Muslim groups urge voters to shun Kamala Harris, back pro-Palestine candidates
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While only a minor voting bloc, Muslims say endorsements shows their anger over bipartisan support for Israel could sway the election

“After extensive consultation, discussion, and deliberation, the American Muslim 2024 Election Task Force has decided to encourage American Muslims to vote for any presidential candidate of their choosing who supports a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a US arms embargo on the Israeli government, such as candidates Dr Jill Stein, Dr Cornel West or Chase Oliver,” read the statement, obtained by Middle East Eye.

The statement was written by the American Muslim 2024 Election Task Force, an umbrella group formed this year that consists of a number of prominent Muslim organisations including the political arms of Americans for Justice in Palestine (AJP), Cair, and the US Council of Muslim Organizations.

“We cannot endorse Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy because of her refusal to even consider imposing the arms embargo on the Israeli government required by US laws and her failure to promise any other changes whatsoever to President Biden’s failed policy of steadfast financial, diplomatic and military support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza,” the statement read.

  • Cowbee [he/him]@lemmy.ml
    3·
    3 hours ago

    Please, read theory.

    The net negative comes in where the vote for PSL could have fallen in one of the two columns that matter in this contest. Instead of going in those columns, it causes those columns to come up one vote short.

    This forces the parties to make concessions, while gaining exposure.

    Having a PSL candidate that gained 16% running for Mayor of Long Beach in 2010 is a great way to increase exposure. That’s a blip that registers. That’s only possible in local elections at the moment.

    You’re trying to say that minor, inconsequential elections are the best way to increase visibility? That’s utterly nonsensical, and very liberal.

    • jaaake@lemmy.world
      12·
      3 hours ago

      You’re trying to say that minor, inconsequential elections are the best way to increase visibility?

      No, I’m saying make noises in rooms where you can be heard.