Arab voters in key swing states could cost Vice President Kamala Harris the election over the Biden administration’s horrific handling of conflicts in the Middle East. So while Harris is out there doing sex podcasts – yes, that’s what she’s been up to lately – the Democrats are neglecting a community who traditionally votes for them.
Here’s the story:
At a glance:
- Arab American voters, who typically lean Democrat, are showing decreasing support for Vice President Kamala Harris due to the administration’s handling of the recent Hamas-Israel conflict.
- Recent polls show former President Trump leading Harris among Arab voters by 4 points nationally, signaling a shift that could impact crucial swing states like Michigan and Georgia.
- Georgia and Michigan have significant Arab American populations, and even a small shift in support could heavily influence the outcome in these battleground states.
Arab American voters could play a pivotal role in the 2024 election, especially in key battleground states like Michigan and Georgia. Typically, Arab Americans have supported Democratic candidates, but recent polling from the Arab American Institute shows that former President Donald Trump is now leading Vice President Kamala Harris by four points among this group, a significant shift from 2020 when President Joe Biden won 60% of the Arab American vote.
In Michigan, home to Dearborn, which boasts the largest Arab American population by density in the United States, Arab Americans represent about 3% of the state’s population. In Georgia, another battleground state, the Census Bureau reports a growing Arab American community, with around 43,000 individuals of Arab heritage. These numbers, while small, are crucial in states that often see tight election results.
David Dulio, a political science professor at Michigan’s Oakland University, notes that even a slight shift in the Arab American vote could have a significant impact on the election outcome. The dissatisfaction stems from the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the Hamas-Israel war, with Arab voters frustrated over U.S. support for Israel amid the conflict.
On the other hand, former President Trump has been actively courting the Arab American community, focusing on targeted ads and outreach through figures like Richard Grenell, Trump’s former director of national intelligence, and Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law. This ongoing effort has resonated with some Arab American voters, such as Michigan Democrat activist Samraa Luqman, who recently endorsed Trump.
As the election draws closer, it’s clear that the Arab American vote, especially in Michigan and Georgia, could be decisive. Both Harris and Trump will need to focus on addressing the concerns of this community to secure their support in these crucial battleground states.
Oh, and here’s Harris on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KCRsjPCiCI
Did you know she recorded this while victims of Hurricane Helene were begging the federal government to stop FEMA from blocking private citizens helping them recover?
Real classy.