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November 2024
Dearborn’s Arab American community feels validated by Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2020 election, as they had warned her to distance herself from Biden’s support of Israel in the Gaza conflict. Harris made strategic errors and ignored pleas from the community, causing them to feel insulted and betrayed. This led to a significant anti-war protest and a rejection of Biden and Harris in Dearborn. Trump, with his social conservatism and isolationist foreign policy, was seen as a more comfortable choice for the community, despite their historical support for the Democratic party. Harris’ refusal to address the Palestinian issue and her campaign’s endorsement of Dick Cheney only fueled the community’s disdain for her. Trump’s campaign saw this as an opportunity and targeted the community with anti-Harris messaging, ultimately leading to a split among Arab Americans in Dearborn and a significant drop in support for Harris in the 2020 election.
Arab American leaders warned Vice President Kamala Harris to separate herself from Biden’s support of Israel in the war in Gaza, but she ignored their pleas and made strategic errors that insulted the community. Dearborn residents, who make up a fraction of the US population, feel vindicated by Harris’ loss and see it as a message to end endless wars and killings of innocent people. Harris’ refusal to host a Palestinian American at the DNC convention and her curt response to protesters contributed to the community’s anger. The community’s opposition to Harris led to a significant anti-war protest and a dramatic shift towards Trump, who they see as more aligned with their values. However, this shift is not a permanent realignment with the Republican party, but rather a rejection of Harris and the Democratic ticket. The community felt betrayed by Harris and her campaign’s actions, and Trump saw this as an opportunity, making anti-Harris campaigns and even visiting Dearborn himself. There was a split among Arab American leaders, with some endorsing Trump and others choosing not to vote in the presidential race. Ultimately, Trump’s promises and rhetoric convinced some to vote for him despite their misgivings.
Dearborn’s Arab Americans didn’t just vote for Trump — they punished Harris
Posted On November 10, 2024
Arab American leaders had warned Vice President Kamala Harris to separate herself from President Biden’s support of Israel in the Gaza conflict, but their pleas were mostly ignored. Harris made strategic errors, such as refusing to host a Palestinian American at the Democratic National Convention and dispatching pro-Israel surrogates to Michigan, which led to a backlash from the Arab American community in Dearborn. Many residents feel redeemed by their protest vote for Trump, who received the most votes in Dearborn and gained support from Arab Americans due to his social conservatism and isolationist foreign policy. The community felt betrayed by Harris and her campaign’s actions, leading to a split in the vote and ultimately a win for Trump.
‘We know what is coming’: Federal bureaucrats wrestle with fight-or-flight response to Trump election
Posted On November 9, 2024
Federal bureaucrats are anxious about the possibility of working under a second Trump administration, fearing budget cuts, policy reversals, and retaliation for disloyalty. Trump’s history of targeting civil servants and his plans to appoint political loyalists have led to concerns about a “brain drain” from the federal workforce. Officials at various agencies, including the State Department, Department of Transportation, and Environmental Protection Agency, are worried about the impact of Trump’s policies on their work. There are also concerns about the future of vaccine research and the public health response to Covid-19 under a second Trump term. While some employees are considering leaving their positions, others are trying to find ways to work with the administration and its policies.
Blue-state leaders are actively plotting against Trump’s policies following his reelection, including California Governor Gavin Newsom calling a special legislative session and New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James pledging to protect their states’ freedoms. They are also prepared to take legal action against Trump’s policies and have been planning for this possibility for months. The Democratic leaders are concerned about potential threats to reproductive, LGBTQ+, and other liberal rights, and are also looking to work with Trump on infrastructure projects.
Blue states are preparing to resist and fight against the policies and agenda of former President Donald Trump, who pledged to work with Democratic leaders if reelected. Governors and attorneys general in blue states are coordinating efforts to protect their states’ progressive policies and freedoms, and are prepared to take Trump to court if necessary. The Democratic leaders are also discussing how to protect their states from potential federal funding cuts or suspensions under a Trump administration. However, they also acknowledge the need to find common ground and work with Trump on certain issues, such as infrastructure.
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Democratic leaders in blue states are preparing to resist and challenge potential policies of the Trump administration if he is reelected in 2025. This includes strengthening legal defenses, passing laws to protect progressive policies, and preparing to take Trump to court. They are also considering ways to work with Trump, particularly on infrastructure projects. Their efforts are partly driven by a desire to protect their states and constituents, but also to gain national attention and possibly advance their own political careers.