We can be expansive and imaginative.”Abdullah, who was raised Baptist, said she believes her religious background ties into the core themes of West’s campaign.
A contrast with BidenWest’s choice of a Muslim running mate accentuates his push to appeal to Muslim American voters who are dissatisfied with Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
“That said, Black Lives Matter does not endorse candidates, right?
So Black Lives Matter will not be endorsing me.
People within Black Lives Matter, my prayer and hope is that they’ll come with us.
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