Democratic Leaders Court Muslim and Arab American Voters Amid Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East
Tim Walz has made a strong appeal to Muslim voters, calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and promising that Muslims would have an integral role in a potential Harris administration. This comes as Kamala Harris is scheduled to meet with Arab American leaders in Flint, Michigan, to strengthen support from the community ahead of the elections. However, major Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian American groups have expressed concerns over feeling excluded from Harris' Middle East outreach efforts. Despite this, several key Muslim organizations have endorsed Harris, emphasizing a greater concern over the Trump administration. The ongoing Middle East conflict has heightened the urgency and implications of these meetings, while pro-Harris coalitions are forming to bolster her support among these vital voter groups.
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