The campaign of Vice President Harris has launched a strategic appeal to the Arab-American population in Dearborn, Michigan.
This has been achieved through the release of pro-Gaza advertisements, a move designed to win over a demographic that has previously expressed dissatisfaction with the vice president's stance on the United States' support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas. The advertisements, which are exclusive to Dearborn voters, have been disseminated across various social media platforms, conveying a message of Harris's empathy towards the Palestinian people.
Dearborn, a city within the crucial swing state of Michigan, has earned the title of the Arab capital of North America. As reported by The Post Millennial, it became the first Arab-majority city in the United States in 2023. The pro-Gaza advertisements are being strategically released in Dearborn's zip codes on Facebook.
An analysis by the Washington Free Beacon reveals that the Harris campaign has aired a staggering 901 digital advertisements in Dearborn since August 23. This makes it one of the most intensely targeted ad markets for the Harris campaign on Facebook. The outlet further noted, "While Facebook doesn't reveal which ads were aired in particular zip codes, it does indicate that ads aired exclusively in Michigan are broadcasting the message that Harris is sympathetic to Palestinians in Gaza."
The advertisements feature Harris stating, "I will not be silent about the scale of human suffering in Gaza, including the death of far too many innocent civilians." However, it is reported that the advertisements cleverly splice lines from multiple Harris speeches to create the impression that the candidate delivered them in a single address. The Democratic nominee is also quoted saying, "Our common humanity compels us to act."
Interestingly, the Harris campaign has not aired any Facebook advertisements in Michigan or elsewhere that defend Israel's conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah. This controversial ad strategy is the latest instance of Harris advocating for pro-Palestinian viewpoints on the Israel-Hamas conflict, as she seeks to regain support in Michigan following a significant loss of backing from the Muslim American communities.
Last month, Harris's campaign manager, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, visited Dearborn to meet with community leader Osama Siblani, an Arab-American leader who has previously referred to Hamas and Hezbollah as "freedom fighters." This meeting drew criticism from Jewish organizations, who earlier this year condemned the Biden-Harris administration for engaging with Siblani, given his history of anti-Israel and pro-terrorist statements.
In response to mounting pressure, the vice president has reportedly leaned heavily on her Jewish husband, Doug Emhoff, to engage with Jewish groups and counter claims of hostility towards Israel. Despite these efforts, Harris's support among both Jewish and Muslim communities appears to be waning, while her opponent, former President Donald Trump, is gaining traction. In a significant development, one of the most prominent Muslim towns in Michigan recently endorsed Trump for President.
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