Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib publicly refused to endorse Vice President Harris during a rally in Detroit, a key decision that could change the Democratic Party’s position in Michigan.
The move has significant electoral implications, with Michigan becoming part of a “blue wall” of states Democrats must win in the 2024 presidential election.
A Trump victory there would hamper Harris’ chances of winning the White House.
Tlaib, a member of the far-left House “sect,” is outraged by the Biden-Harris administration’s support for Israel.
The only Palestinian-American member of Congress, she openly supported Hamas during her tenure and has been criticized by colleagues for defending Hamas and calling for the destruction of Israel.
Tlaib, one of the last major Democrats to remain a front-runner in his support, avoided Harris-Waltz at Friday’s United Auto Workers rally, according to the Detroit News. Instead, he appealed to the public to cancel the vote. Reported.
“Never underestimate the power you have,” she said. “More than these ads, lawn signs, billboards, you have the power to create people who understand that we have to fight corporate greed in this country. You have to make sure the layers are filled out.”
Tlaib was joined on stage by fellow team members New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and UAW President Sean Fein, who both supported Harris and praised her.
In September, Mr. Tlaib told far-left journalist Mehdi Hasan that when voters complained that they could not support Ms. Harris, he told them, “There are other people on this ballot who support ceasefire.” Ta. There are others on this vote who can protect our community. ”
Tlaib has not yet announced his support for the 2024 race, but far-left anti-war candidates like Jill Stein and Cornel West are expected to be on Michigan’s presidential ballot.
Michigan, which has a large and influential Muslim community, has voters rejecting Harris, citing Israel’s war in Gaza and a belief that Harris supported the Jewish state too much during her time as vice president. has become the center of an irresponsible movement. .
About 57% of American Muslims said they believe Hamas is “justified to attack Israel as part of the struggle for a Palestinian state,” according to the Signal survey.
