Is Joe Biden’s re-election campaign facing a challenge due to the situation in Gaza? The campaign is facing a potential problem with Muslim-American and Arab-American voters in Michigan, who are upset over the Israeli military campaign in Gaza. This group has threatened to withhold their votes for President Joe Biden in Michigan’s Democratic primary. The threat is significant as Michigan is a crucial swing state that could decide the next presidential election. Over 100,000 Michiganders voted “uncommitted”, representing 13.3% of the total vote. The state has a high concentration of voters with Middle Eastern and Muslim backgrounds, making their support crucial for any candidate. The Biden campaign has shown concern by sending Julie Chávez Rodríguez, the campaign manager, to the state to meet with Muslim leaders. The impact of this backlash could be marginal, but in a state like Michigan, marginal effects can matter quite a lot.
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