Report: White House Panicked as Michigan Ballot Protest Targets Biden
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The White House in Panic Mode Over Michigan Ballot Protest Against Biden: Report
The White House and President Joe Biden’s campaign team are reportedly in panic mode over an effort in Michigan urging Democratic voters to protest his handling of the Israel-Hamas war by voting “Uncommitted” in the state’s Tuesday presidential primary.
“They are freaking out about the uncommitted vote,” a Democrat close to Biden said of the president and his reelection campaign team, according to Politico.
A campaign called Listen to Michigan has been at the forefront of the movement to pull votes from Biden in Michigan. “Michigan voters are sending Biden a clear message in the February 27 Democratic primary that he can count us out,” the campaign said on its website. “We are filling out the UNCOMMITTED bubble because we strongly reject Biden’s funding war and genocide in Gaza.”
Layla Elabed, the campaign manager of Listen to Michigan, told the New York Times that she hopes shunning Biden in the primary would make him “feel more at risk of losing Michigan in the general election” and “shift his policy to support a ceasefire, at least.”
Our Revolution, a political organization launched by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) in 2016, announced on Feb. 14 that it would also join the protest against Biden. The progressive group planned to email its 312,000 supporters in Michigan and other states, urging them to select “Uncommitted” in the primary to “push Biden to change course on Gaza now.”
Biden has faced backlash from other Michigan Democrats over the war. In late January, Dearborn mayor Abdullah Hammoud (D.) and local Arab-American leaders refused to meet with Biden’s campaign manager Julie Chávez Rodríguez due to the president’s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
“Our immediate demand is crystal clear: the Biden administration must call for a permanent ceasefire to a genocide it is defending and funding with our tax dollars,” Hammoud wrote on X, adding, “I will not entertain conversations about elections while we watch a live-streamed genocide backed by our government.”
What is the goal of the “Uncommitted” movement in Michigan’s presidential primary?
An, expressed the group’s dissatisfaction with Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war, stating, “We expected more from President Biden, but he has continued to provide military support to Israel despite the escalating violence and human rights abuses against Palestinians.”
The campaign’s strategy is centered around urging Democratic voters in Michigan to vote “Uncommitted” in the state’s Tuesday presidential primary as a form of protest against Biden’s policies. The goal is to send a strong message to the White House that Michigan voters are not satisfied with Biden’s stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The White House and Biden’s campaign team are reportedly concerned about this movement gaining traction in Michigan. They are aware that a significant number of votes marked “Uncommitted” could send a clear message of disappointment and dissatisfaction with Biden’s policies. Politico reported that the White House is “freaking out” about the uncommitted vote, indicating their worry over the potential impact on Biden’s reelection campaign.
It is important to note that Listen to Michigan is not the only group urging voters to protest Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Rashida Tlaib’s sister, an activist, is also leading efforts to pull votes from Biden in protest against his support for Israel’s actions in Gaza.
The campaign’s website explains their decision to fill out the “Uncommitted” bubble, stating, “We strongly reject Biden’s funding war and genocide in Gaza.” This sentiment reflects the growing dissatisfaction with Biden’s position on the Israel-Hamas conflict among some Michigan voters.
As the Democratic primary in Michigan approaches, all eyes are on the extent to which the ”Uncommitted” movement will impact the results. The outcome of the primary can potentially serve as a wake-up call for the Biden administration, revealing the level of discontent among voters regarding his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
It remains to be seen how the White House will respond to this protest movement and whether Biden will address the concerns of the Michigan voters who are advocating for a more balanced approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
In conclusion, the White House and President Joe Biden’s campaign team are reportedly in panic mode over the movement in Michigan urging voters to protest Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war by voting “Uncommitted” in the state’s presidential primary. Groups like Listen to Michigan are leading the charge in expressing dissatisfaction with Biden’s policies and funding of the war in Gaza. The outcome of the primary will shed light on the level of discontent among Michigan voters and potentially serve as a wake-up call for the Biden administration.
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