A recent poll has cast a spotlight on Vice President Kamala Harris's dwindling popularity among Muslim-American voters in the pivotal state of Michigan.
The survey, conducted by the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), indicates a preference for Dr. Jill Stein among 40% of Muslim American voters, while 18% favor former President Donald Trump, leaving Harris trailing with a mere 12% support.
According to One America News, Kyle Olson, the founder and publisher of the Midwesterner, expressed his surprise at the results. "This poll shows that more Michigan Muslims support Donald Trump than Kamala Harris," he stated, emphasizing the significance of this shift in support.
Although Muslim-Americans constitute only one percent of the voting population, their influence should not be underestimated. They account for over two percent of Michigan's total population, and the state boasts the 6th largest Muslim population in the U.S.
The Muslim-American community has been vocal in their demand for a change in the Biden-Harris administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict since October 7th. Olson pointed out that Harris's perceived lack of outspokenness on the issue has been a source of discontent. "This is a very significant problem for her, because there are hundreds of thousands of Muslims who are paying attention to what is going on," he said.
The 2024 Democratic Michigan primary saw over 100,000 voters casting uncommitted ballots, a clear signal of dissatisfaction directed at President Joe Biden. Olson suggests that Muslim-Americans are "looking at supporting another candidate."
Olson underscored the potential implications of this shift in support. "This is a storyline that I think cannot be understated," he said. "It is very possible this could cost Kamala Harris the state of Michigan." This development underscores the importance of understanding and addressing the concerns of all demographic groups in the political landscape.
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