President Biden is expected to win Tuesday’s Democratic primary in Michigan, despite a backlash from Arab American voters who oppose his support for Israel’s war in Gaza, and the president is expected to win the Democratic primary in Michigan over his support for the Israeli war in Gaza. “We all need to come together” to protect the country, he said.
The easy win in Michigan is the fourth primary win in as many states for the Democratic Party’s nomination, according to Associated Press projections.
“I want to thank all Michiganders who spoke out today,” Biden said in a statement. “Exercising your right to vote and participating in our democracy is what makes America great.”
The landslide victory came amid a movement among the state’s Arab Americans to “abandon Biden” and vote “irresponsible” in the primary to protest the state’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza. It was brought in spite of it. The effort is supported by Michigan Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who opposed Biden in the primary on Tuesday while calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists continue to fight after Hamas. He said he was proud to cast his vote. The attack on the Jewish state on October 7th.
Biden wins Michigan despite backlash from Arab American voters
Biden easily won Michigan despite a backlash from the state’s Arab American voters who opposed his support for Israel’s war in Gaza. (Steven Maturen/Getty Images)
The president’s victory on Tuesday moves him closer to winning the party’s nomination and a possible rematch with former President Trump, who defeated former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in the Republican primary.
“Four years ago, it was a diverse coalition in Michigan that came together to reject Donald Trump’s MAGA extremism and put Kamala and I in the White House,” Biden said. “Thanks to the people of Michigan, we were able to work with Governor Whitmer and the great Democratic leaders of Michigan’s Congressional delegation to make great progress.”
He added, “I’m proud that UAW workers led the fight last year for the wages and benefits they deserve, and we stood shoulder to shoulder with them. “We are lowering prescription drug costs for nearly 2 million seniors.” We invest in a world-class auto industry, and after President Trump rigged the economy for special interests and gave handouts to his wealthy friends, we are finally paying big corporations their fair share. It is gradually increasing. And we’re building thousands of auto jobs while repairing crumbling bridges and roads. Good-paying union jobs are gone here in Michigan after President Trump moved unions overseas. ”
Rashida Tlaib ‘proud’ not voting for Biden in Michigan Democratic primary
Biden’s victory on Tuesday moves him a step closer to winning the party’s nomination and raises the possibility of a rematch with former President Trump. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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“Even with all this progress, there is still a lot of work to do,” Biden said, accusing Trump of pursuing “vengeance and retaliation that threatens to drag us further into the past.”
”[Trump] He proudly boasts that he is the reason for Roe v. Wade. “Because of Donald Trump, women’s lives are at risk, doctors face potential criminal penalties for doing their jobs, and families desperately trying to have children are denied access to fertility treatment,” Biden said. It’s been stripped away,” he said. Now, Donald Trump wants to ban abortion across the country, including right here in Michigan. ”
“You’ve heard me say many times that a bet against the United States is never a good bet,” the president said. “A bet against Michiganders is never a good bet. This fight for our freedoms, working families, and democracy requires all of us to come together. I am committed to doing so. I know.”
Fox News’ Michael Lee contributed to this report.
