They drew inspiration from the state’s 2008 Democratic primary, when “uncommitted” came in second place to Hillary Clinton with more than 40% of the vote.
“The President is working hard to earn every vote in Michigan,” a Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement.
In recent weeks, the Biden administration has stressed its efforts to get humanitarian aid into Gaza and sharpened its tone toward Israel.
Feelings of betrayal and guiltFor many Arab and Muslim Americans in Michigan, the push to vote uncommitted and promote a ceasefire is deeply personal.
As she closed her remarks, Seikaly criticized the Biden administration for vetoing the recent UN Security Council ceasefire resolution.
Persons:
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Organizations:
Michigan CNN, Palestinian American, Michigan Democrat, Democratic, Wolverine State, Democratic Party, Michigan Rep, Palestinian, Biden, US, Volunteers, Democratic National Committee, Reuters, Michigan Democrats, Trump, Michigan Democratic Party, American, Israel, The New York Times, UN, Muslim, Detroit’s Wayne State University, UN Security, Michigan
Locations:
Dearborn, Michigan, Gaza, Israel, Wolverine, It’s, Palestinian American, Hamtramck , Michigan, Rafah