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The NPR Politics Podcast

Michigan Votes; McConnell Vacates

Feb 28, 2024
Michigan's presidential primaries, Biden wins despite push by upset activists. Trump wins Republican primary. McConnell to leave leadership position in November. Analysis of Biden's stance on Gaza, Republican primary results, and McConnell's legacy and departure.
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Quick takeaways

  • Michigan voters send a message of policy discontent through uncommitted votes, emphasizing the importance of addressing specific concerns.
  • Biden's significant victory in Michigan's Democratic primary highlights the challenge of uncommitted voters and the complexity of foreign policy intertwined with domestic issues.

Deep dives

Michigan Voters' Message to Biden

Michigan voters held their presidential primaries, showing that Biden won 81% of the vote. Uncommitted voters sent a message of anger and hurt, demanding policy changes before the general election. Listen to Michigan, led by young Arab and Muslim organizers, seeks an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to USA support for Israel.

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