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How Conflict Can Influence Voters
Mar 5, 2024
Michael Bustamante, a history professor at the University of Miami and author of Cuban Memory Wars, explores how foreign conflicts shape immigrant voter patterns. He discusses the significant influence of Arab American voters during Super Tuesday, particularly regarding concerns over President Biden's foreign policy. The conversation highlights the evolving dynamics within Cuban American voting, shaped by historical trauma and their leanings toward the Republican Party. Bustamante emphasizes the importance of political engagement and its implications for democracy in a tightly contested election.
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- Foreign conflicts, like the Israel-Gaza war, influenced Arab-American voters in Michigan in the Democratic primary.
- Past events, such as the Cuban Revolution, continue to shape the political alignment and voting behavior of immigrant communities.
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Impact of Foreign Conflicts on Immigrant Voting Patterns
Arab-American voters in Michigan used the Democratic primary to send a message about U.S. support for Israel amidst the war in Gaza. The loss of lives in Gaza deeply affected the Arab-American community, leading many to vote uncommitted, illustrating how foreign conflicts can influence voting decisions. This historical pattern of foreign conflicts shaping immigrant voting preferences is evident, such as the sway of Cuban-American voters towards the Republican Party due to past administrations' handling of conflicts like the Cuban Revolution.
