No doubt the 2024 election will be close. But this could heavily tip the scales.
And Donald Trump is now primed to steal the one thing Kamala Harris needs to win in November.
It’s likely that Kamala Harris will need to win Michigan and Pennsylvania if she wants to win the Presidential election this November. That’s her most likely path to victory. Her problem is she’s up creek without a paddle because of the mess she and her boss Joe Biden have made over the past year. She’s up against it in that state because of poor policy decisions from the Biden-Harris administration that she represents.
After the October 7th tragic attack on Israel, the Biden administration initially came out in full support of Israel to go after the Hamas terrorists responsible. It didn’t take long, however, for some Biden supporters to lose faith in him to promote peace in the region rather than another Middle Eastern war. A number of his 2020 voters in the Rust Belt region don’t like Israel. So he tried to change his tune and play the political fiddle, but by then it was too late. His new anti-Israel talking points and fibs weren’t landing.
In Michigan, voters who were behind Biden and the Democrats in 2020 are now saying they are open to Donald Trump this time around. Not only that, but they are indicating that nothing has changed now with Harris and Walz on the ticket for the Democrats rather than Joe Biden. This leaves the door open for Donald Trump to steal the state and make make it next to impossible for Harris to win in November.
In Dearborn, Michigan, a key swing state, voters who were at the forefront of the movement opposing President Biden’s re-election campaign are now expressing skepticism about supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, even with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. This sentiment reflects a broader discontent within the Arab and Muslim communities in the region, particularly in Michigan, where Biden’s policies have left a lasting impression.
Mike Hachem, a prominent figure in the Abandon Biden movement, made it clear that the selection of Walz has not swayed the community’s opinion. “Nope,” Hachem stated bluntly when asked if Walz might make Harris more appealing to local voters. He went on to describe Walz as “just a younger Joe Biden,” highlighting a perception that the governor’s policies offer little to address the specific concerns of Arab and Muslim voters in Michigan.
This reaction comes amid speculation that Harris’ choice of Walz over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, the only Jewish candidate under consideration, was a strategic move to appease progressive factions within the Democratic Party. These factions are seen as more sympathetic to the plight of Gazans, aligning with the views of many Dearborn voters who could prove pivotal in Michigan’s electoral outcome.
Leaders from the National Uncommitted Movement, inspired by the Listen to Michigan and Abandon Biden campaigns, had a brief meeting with Harris before her campaign event in Detroit. During this encounter, they urged the Vice President to consider imposing an arms embargo on Israel, a controversial demand that has garnered attention. Harris expressed openness to further discussions on the matter, according to a report from The New York Times.
However, this interaction has raised concerns among pro-Israel supporters, prompting a clarification from Harris’ national security adviser, Phil Gordon. He reiterated that Harris remains committed to ensuring Israel’s ability to defend itself against threats from Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups. Gordon emphasized that Harris does not support an arms embargo on Israel but will continue efforts to protect civilians in Gaza while upholding international humanitarian law.
Despite these efforts, Hachem believes Harris has alienated the Dearborn community further, particularly after she confronted protesters who disrupted her speech at the Detroit rally. He indicated that many in the community are now leaning toward supporting former President Trump over Harris, underscoring the depth of disillusionment.
On the other hand, Abed Ayoub, the national executive director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, offered a more nuanced perspective. While acknowledging that Walz’s selection did little to garner support from the Muslim community, Ayoub suggested that it at least left the door open for potential engagement. He described Walz as personable but noted that simply being “a nice guy” isn’t enough to win votes or regain lost support.
Ayoub further argued that choosing Walz, rather than Shapiro, was a wise decision for Harris, as Shapiro’s track record and past statements would likely have shut down any possibility of gaining Arab community support. Shapiro’s opposition to student encampments and perceived anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian stances throughout his career were cited as significant obstacles that could have alienated voters even further.
Harris’ path to winning Michigan remains fraught with challenges. Her efforts to bridge the gap with the Arab and Muslim communities in Dearborn may require more than strategic running mate choices, as deep-seated concerns and discontent continue to shape voter sentiment in this critical swing state.
Donald Trump Reaches All Americans With Promise Of Global Peace
Donald Trump believes his message promising peace in regions like the Middle East and Eastern Europe will resonate with Americans of all backgrounds, because the vast majority of Americans don’t want to see more bloodshed and worsening unrest.
The consequences aren’t just humanitarian in natrue. Sure, it’s awful to see what war torn regions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe have produced in recent years. That being said, as far as America is concerned, the bigger threat is the potential for a global outbreak of war.
The two major conflicts between Israel-Gaza and Ukraine-Russia are not entirely independnet. It’s no secret that Iran, who is absolutely an antagonizing enemy to Israel in the Israel-Gaza conflict, has been cozying up to China and Russia more than ever before. There are questions that remain about whether it’s possible Russia and China could band together with Iran in a “anti-West” war against Israel, Britain, and America.
Donald Trump’s biggest election stronghold point will be that none of this was this bad when he was President for four years.
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