'No Lesser Evil' Between Harris And Trump: Jill Stein Slams Both Candidates For Losing Arab American And Muslim Votes

In a recent statement, Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, declared that neither Vice President Kamala Harris nor former President Donald Trump presents a better option in the upcoming election. Stein, speaking in Dearborn, Michigan, underscored the dissatisfaction among Arab Americans and Muslims regarding U.S. policies in Gaza and Lebanon, which she believes could affect Harris’s prospects.

What Happened: Stein noted an increase in her support among these communities in pivotal states like Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin. She remarked, “The Democrats have lost the Muslim American and the Arab American vote,” following a rally in Dearborn. Stein’s campaign advocates for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel, aligning with many voters in these groups.

Despite polls indicating Stein with only 1% support, she believes her impact could influence the election’s result. Stein criticized both major parties, asserting, “There is no lesser evil in this race,” and highlighted that working-class voters feel neglected by the Democrats, Reuters reported on Monday.

Meanwhile, Harris has been enhancing outreach efforts, meeting with Arab American and Muslim leaders, as Trump also targets these voters with new campaign offices.

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Why It Matters: The political landscape is shifting as Harris engages with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan, a move reflecting her attempt to regain support from these communities. This demographic was crucial in the Democrats’ 2020 victory but may reconsider their backing due to U.S. policies in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, Trump has been vocal in his criticism of Harris and the Democratic Party, particularly targeting Jewish voters at a pro-Israel conference. His remarks, suggesting that voting for Democrats could harm Israel, highlight the intense competition for voter support in the upcoming election.

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