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☆ Over 100,000 voters rejected Biden and chose 'uncommitted' in Michigan. Here's how that stacks up against recent Democratic primaries.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewOver 100,000 Michigan voters marked "uncommitted" on their ballots in Tuesday's Democratic primary. AdvertisementTo put Tuesday's results into perspective, it's worth considering recent Democratic primaries in the state. 2012: As President Barack Obama sought reelection, 20,833 voters chose "uncommitted," accounting for 10.7% of the vote. Officials with the Biden campaign have pointed toward this result, given that it's the last time a Democratic president faced an uncompetitive reelection. 2008: The "uncommitted" vote share was far higher this year — 238,168 votes, or 40% overall — because Obama did not appear on the ballot amid a competitive race against Hillary Clinton.

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☆ Humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians should be included in Biden's emergency funding package for Israel, over 50 Democratic lawmakers say
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A group of Democratic lawmakers called for Biden to ensure humanitarian aid for both Israelis and Palestinians. Thousands of Israelis and Palestinians have been killed since Hamas' terrorist attacks and Israel's subsequent declaration of war against the militant group. AdvertisementAdvertisementAs the war between Israel and militant group Hamas continues, support is growing for the US to get humanitarian aid to Palestinian and Israeli civilians being harmed in the conflict. Israel formally declared war last week after Hamas attacked several towns in southern Israel, and since then, the death toll has been mounting. —Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) October 16, 2023The White House did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment on whether it will include humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in its emergency funding request.

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☆ Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks out on violence in Gaza, calling for an end to 'apartheid' and US funding of Israel
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rep. Rashida Tlaib released a statement mourning the loss of lives in Gaza and Israel. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementAmid an escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine , Representative Rashida Tlaib — the only Palestinian-American member of Congress — called for an end to US support for Israel. On Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally declared war on Palestinian militant group Hamas following a surprise attack on Saturday from Gaza.

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