The outcome of the Michigan elections is crucial for both parties. The Arab American support for Joe Biden in 2020 has decreased significantly due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. While the Arab American population is not large in Michigan, their support plays a crucial role in the election. However, it remains uncertain whether all Arab Americans will vote uncommitted. The possibility of other Michiganders joining Arab Americans in not voting for Biden is also a potential factor to consider.
Michigan’s primary today will test President Biden’s viability with Muslim voters amid the war in Gaza. One Arab American leader says the community is abandoning Biden and looking for alternatives — Donald Trump might be one of them.
This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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