Trump, Biden march toward rematch after dominating Super Tuesday contests
March 8th, 20240 President Biden and former President Trump swept to victory in statewide nominating contests across the country on Tuesday, setting up a historic rematch in November's general election despite low approval ratings for both candidates. Trump won the Republican votes in 14 of 15 states — including delegate-rich California and Texas...The Muslim vote: An overlooked “swing factor”
March 8th, 20240 By Selen Ozturk At a Feb. 22 briefing held by Houston Ethnic Media, AJ Durrani — treasurer of Emgage Texas and the first Muslim American to serve on the Democratic National Committee — highlighted record national and state-level increases in the Muslim vote, and its impact in light of the 2024 elections. Expanding the Muslim...Poll: Voters support the U.S. calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and conditioning military aid to Israel
March 1st, 20240 A new survey from Data for Progress asked likely U.S. voters about various foreign policy issues, particularly related to the ongoing war on Gaza. When asked if they approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling the Israel-Palestine conflict, voters disapprove by a -21-point margin, with 57 percent disapproving and 36 percent...Arab American voters in Michigan deliver a blow to Biden over his handling of the Israeli war on Gaza
March 1st, 20240 DEARBORN – Dearborn and two other Michigan cities with large Arab and Muslim populations turned against President Biden in Michigan’s primary after Democratic leaders there warned for months that voters were angry about his handling of the Israeli war on Gaza. While Biden won the state with a little over 623,415 votes, the results...On Feb. 27: Punish Biden, VOTE “uncommitted.” But, VOTE YES for the schools and college millage proposals
February 24th, 20241 Michigan's presidential primary elections on February 27 constitute an exceptional milestone, as they include very important decisions for the Arab American community. Next Tuesday, Democratic and Republican voters will select their respective presidential candidates to face off in the November general election. This is an important...Dearbornites urged to vote YES on Henry Ford College Ballot proposal – Here is why.
February 23rd, 20240 The Arab American News Publisher Osama Siblani interviewed Henry Ford College President Russ Kavalhuna about the Michigan presidential primary election ballot. The election will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 27, with early voting available at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center now through Feb. 25. Voters can chose from...Henry Ford College President Russ Kavalhuna explains millage proposal
February 22nd, 20240 https://youtu.be/ex_91tK_z0M?si=cImbEytU-PdEYpa2Special interview with Dr. Glenn Maleyko, superintendent of the Dearborn Public Schools
February 22nd, 20240 https://youtu.be/rIVecoDjWdw?si=yyOjg2_tY7lP6oIWA message to Biden: Arab Americans are urged to vote “uncommitted” in Michigan’s presidential primary on Feb. 27
February 13th, 20242 Michigan community leaders are encouraging voters to select "uncommitted" in the Michigan primary elections, hoping to send a message to President Biden before November that they're unhappy with U.S. support for Israel in the conflict with Gaza. "The main push is Joe Biden's stance on the conflict taking place between Israel and...Trump wins the Nevada Republican caucuses, continuing his march to the nomination
February 11th, 20240 LAS VEGAS — Former President Trump easily won the Nevada caucuses on Thursday, the fourth contest he has captured on his march to the GOP nomination. It was a glide path for Trump, who faced no major competition in the caucuses after most of his opponents dropped out of the race and the last one standing, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki...Detroiters can weigh in on election district maps
February 9th, 20240 DETROIT —Residents are being asked to show up, speak up and choose their preferred district map this month when the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) convenes public hearings for comments. The commission wants resident feedback to select from nine versions of a proposed district map plus an independent...Election 2024: It’s not the economy, stupid
February 1st, 20240 In the run-up to 1992’s presidential election, chief strategist James Carville relentlessly hammered on a simple message for Bill Clinton’s Democratic campaign: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Social issues and foreign policy, Carville theorized, were mere distractions. Voters would prioritize their pocketbook prospects over such...Poll: Trump beats Biden comfortably in Michigan — but loses to Whitmer
January 12th, 20240 Donald Trump would soundly defeat Joe Biden in Michigan — but the state’s Democratic governor would fare much better against Trump in a hypothetical matchup, a new poll showed. The poll, conducted by the Michigan-based Glengariff Group from Jan. 2 to Jan. 6, has the former president beating Biden by 8 points — 47 to 39 percent —...How Arab American voters’ backlash could imperil Biden’s 2024 campaign
December 8th, 20230 Arab American and Muslim American anger over President Biden's handling of the Israeli war on Gaza could be endangering his re-election in the majority of 2024 swing states. Driving the news: Michigan, Virginia, Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania all have notable pockets of these populations. There aren't reliable statistics on how...The Arab American News’ Publisher Osama Siblani: Here is what Biden needs to do to get our vote in 2024
December 8th, 20230 By Damita Menezes, (NewsNation) Osama Siblani, the publisher of The Arab American News, expressed deep dissatisfaction with President Biden’s approach to the Israel-Palestinian conflict in an “On Balance” interview raising concerns of Biden’s reelection chances in key swing states. Biden faces multiple challenges as he......
Beydoun is second Democratic senate candidate to refuse an offer to run against Tlaib instead
December 1st, 20230 Nasser Beydoun, a Dearborn resident and a Democrat seeking the U.S. Senate seat of retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), said he was offered campaign contributions of $20 million to quit the senate race and run against Democratic U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Dearborn) in the 2024 Democratic primary. Beydoun, a well known businessman...Senate candidate Hill Harper rejected $20 million offer in campaign contributions to run against Rashida Tlaib instead
November 24th, 20230 Democratic U.S. senate candidate Hill Harper said he rejected a $20 million offer in campaign contributions from a Michigan businessman to pull out of the senate race and run against U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) in 2024. According to Harper, he declined the offer from the alleged donor, Linden Nelson, which would have split the...Governor Whitmer calls for special election to fill vacant house seats
November 24th, 20230 LANSING - On Wednesday, Governor Whitmer sent a letter to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson calling for a special election to fill two vacant seats in the Michigan House of Representatives. The vacancy is caused by the elections of State Representative Lori Stone, who previously represented the 13th House District, to mayor of...U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) won’t seek re-election
November 17th, 20230 FLINT – Democratic U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2024. Kildee, who represents Michigan's 8th Congressional District, says that being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year helped him make the decision. "I was first elected to public office when I was 18-years-old," Kildee said in a......
Voters in Westland, Inkster, Melvindale and Warren elect new mayors; Livonia mayor wins reelection
November 10th, 20230 In Westland, State Rep. Kevin Coleman, (D-Westland), a former City Councilman, won the mayoral race with 59 percent of the vote over interim Mayor Michael Londeau. "I believe Westland needs a mayor who knows government and how to deliver results for all of us that live here," Coleman told the Free Press earlier this year. "My experience...Hamtramck City Council remains all-Muslim, voters reject Proposals 1, 2 and 3
November 10th, 20230 The Hamtramck City Council will remain the only all-Muslim council in the U.S. after a community arts worker, Lynn Blasey, came in fourth place in a six-person race for three Council seats. Mayor Pro Tem Mohammed Hassan, one of three incumbent City Councilmen running for reelection, was the top vote-getter among the candidates, according......
Local Muslims and Arabs pledge to drive Biden out of office in 2024
November 10th, 20230 DETROIT – Local Muslim leaders and Palestinian Christians gathered in downtown Detroit on Thursday afternoon, vowing to drive President Biden out of office for failing to support a ceasefire in Gaza that could save thousands of lives. About 30 people, many holding signs that read “Abandon Biden”, stood outside the federal...Former GOP U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer announces run for U.S. Senate
November 10th, 20230 GRAND RAPIDS – Peter Meijer, a Republican who served one term in Congress before being ousted by voters following a vote to impeach then-President Trump, announced Monday that he will run for the open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. Meijer joins a field of more than a dozen candidates vying for the seat that’s been held by......