{"id":2182015,"date":"2024-02-20T14:08:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T19:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-loses-key-supporter-in-michigan-cannot-in-good-conscience-support-the-continuation-of-a-genocide\/"},"modified":"2024-02-20T14:10:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T19:10:16","slug":"biden-loses-key-supporter-in-michigan-cannot-in-good-conscience-support-the-continuation-of-a-genocide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-loses-key-supporter-in-michigan-cannot-in-good-conscience-support-the-continuation-of-a-genocide\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden loses crucial Michigan supporter over genocide concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-loses-key-supporter-in-michigan-cannot-in-good-conscience-support-the-continuation-of-a-genocide%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2182015&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Michigan Mayor Withdraws Support for President Biden, Urges Accountability<\/h2>\n<h3>Dearborn\u2062 Mayor Abdullah \u2063H.\u2064 Hammoud expressed\u2063 his disappointment in\u200b President \u2064Joe Biden and Congress, accusing them of abandoning the city&#8217;s\u2063 residents. In an opinion piece published in the \u200cNew York Times, Hammoud highlighted the diminishing faith he and other Palestinian residents have in\u200b Biden due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. He emphasized that \u200cthis loss of trust will \u200bimpact his vote in the 2024\u2064 primary.<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I, like many of \u2062my fellow Americans, cannot in good conscience\u2064 support the continuation of a genocide,&#8221; Hammoud \u200cwrote\u2062 passionately. &#8220;This\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/student-loan-restart-payments-to-resume-in-10-days-as-federal-pause-ends\/\" title=\"Student loan payments set to resume in 10 days as federal pause concludes.\">burden weighs heavily<\/a> on my heart, especially\u200c with the approaching presidential primary election in Michigan.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Hammoud announced\u2063 that he\u2064 will be \u2062marking &#8220;Uncommitted&#8221;\u2063 on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/attorney-general-carefully-reviewing-argument-to-keep-trump-off-the-ballot\/\" title=\"AG reviewing argument to exclude Trump from ballot.\">presidential primary ballot<\/a>, choosing hope as \u200dhis guiding\u2063 principle. This decision aligns with the \u200bcalls made \u200dby\u2062 Representative\u2064 Rashida Tlaib and advocacy groups, urging voters to \u200dselect &#8220;uncommitted&#8221; instead of voting for Biden in the \u2064Michigan primary.<\/p>\n<p>Hammoud&#8217;s &#8220;uncommitted&#8221; vote aims to pressure Biden and Democratic leaders to prioritize the salvation of democracy over supporting \u2063Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/duss-boosts-omar-tweet-praising-court-decision-to-investigate-israeli-war-crimes\/\" title=\"Duss Boosts Omar Tweet Praising Court Decision to Investigate Israeli \u2018War Crimes\u2019\">alleged war crimes<\/a>. The mayor emphasized that Palestinians, along with some Jewish Americans, left-liberal organizations, and activist\u2063 groups, have been demanding a ceasefire \u2063in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Dearborn, known for its large Muslim population, has been deeply affected by the violence in\u2063 Gaza. Hammoud emphasized that the city has not \u2062slept for the\u200d past\u200c 130 days, enduring what he referred \u200dto as a &#8220;genocide.&#8221; He highlighted \u2062the scars left by \u200doccupation and\u200c apartheid, stating that the violence and\u200c injustice faced by Palestinians are not mere imagination but lived experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Hammoud\u200b expressed a sense of betrayal from Biden, reminding the president of the crucial support he received from the Arab American voting bloc in previous elections. The mayor criticized\u2062 Biden\u200b for selling weapons to Israel while simultaneously seeking Arab American votes.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2064 Hammoud criticized Biden \u2064and Democrats for \u2064disregarding polls that \u200cindicate overwhelming support for a ceasefire among\u200b Democrats. He argued that no \u200camount of landmark legislation can outweigh the lives lost\u200c and affected by the conflict\u2062 in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>The consequences of the White House&#8217;s \u2062support for\u200b Israel\u200b are already evident in Biden&#8217;s reelection campaign. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/devin-nunes-to-newsmax-trump-wants-to-win-back-the-house-senate-before-wh\/\" title=\"Devin Nunes to Newsmax: Trump Wants to Win Back the House, Senate, Before WH\">recent poll revealed<\/a> that only 17%\u2063 of Michigan voters believe Biden deserves\u2062 another\u2064 term, marking\u2062 a record low for a \u200cmajor\u200d public officeholder in the state&#8217;s history. Additionally, a survey conducted among Arab Americans \u2064showed a\u200c significant decline in support for Biden, largely due to his stance on\u2063 Israel.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Hammoud called for accountability and urged\u2064 Michigan voters to hold Biden\u2062 responsible. He emphasized the importance of doing the right thing and advocated for an immediate\u200c ceasefire to ensure the safe return of\u2062 hostages and prisoners. Hammoud&#8217;s hope lies in the power of accountability and \u2063the potential for a\u2063 better \u2064future for his daughters\u200d and \u200dall Americans.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Mayor \u200dHammoud believe unwavering support \u200bfor Israel \u200dundermines the rights and safety of\u200b Palestinians?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Es. The mayor emphasized the importance of holding leaders accountable, stating that it is\u200d vital for democracy to thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Hammoud criticized the Biden administration for\u200c providing unwavering support to Israel, a \u200cmove that \u200che believes undermines the rights and safety of Palestinians. He emphasized that this blind support has resulted in the loss of\u2063 innocent\u2062 lives and \u2063perpetuated human rights violations. Hammoud called on President \u2063Biden to reassess his stance and take immediate action to ensure justice and equality for Palestinians.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Mayor Hammoud expressed his disappointment in Congress for failing to address the ongoing conflict effectively. He\u2064 stated that the lack of meaningful dialogue and\u2064 concrete steps toward peace has further\u200c exacerbated tensions in\u2064 the region. Hammoud urged Congress to play a more significant role in finding a peaceful resolution and to hold \u2063Israel accountable for\u200d its actions.<\/p>\n<p>In his opinion \u2064piece, Hammoud highlighted the deep connection he \u2064and other Palestinian residents of Dearborn have with the \u200dongoing conflict in the Middle East. Dearborn, with its significant\u200b Palestinian population, has witnessed firsthand the impact of the conflict on its residents and their families abroad. This has led to a sense of abandonment among the community, as their concerns and voices have been largely ignored by President Biden and Congress.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Hammoud&#8217;s\u200c decision to mark &#8220;Uncommitted&#8221; on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-kicks-trump-off-2024-primary-ballot\/\" title=\"Maine excludes Trump from 2024 primary ballot\">primary ballot reflects<\/a> his desire for change and accountability. He recognizes the importance of using his voice and vote to send a message to President Biden and Democratic leaders, urging them to prioritize justice and human rights. By choosing &#8220;Uncommitted,&#8221; Hammoud hopes to inspire others to do the same and to foster a movement of accountability and transparency within the Democratic Party.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 conclusion, Mayor Abdullah\u200b H. Hammoud&#8217;s decision to withdraw his support for \u200bPresident Biden and to urge accountability sends a powerful message. \u200bHis disappointment in the current administration&#8217;s handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict reflects the sentiments of many Palestinian residents \u200cin Dearborn and across the United States. By choosing &#8220;Uncommitted&#8221; on his primary ballot, Hammoud hopes to encourage others \u2063to demand change \u200dand to \u200dprioritize justice and human rights. It is through such actions\u200c that \u2064democracy thrives and leaders are held accountable for\u200c their decisions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden faced a setback as an influential Michigan leader withdrew support. Dearborn&#8217;s mayor expressed in an opinion piece that residents feel abandoned by the president and Congress. Abdullah H. Hammoud, now mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, represents the state&#8217;s largest Muslim community<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2182016,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24048804653696-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2182015","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24048804653696-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2182015"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182015\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2182016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2182015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2182015"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2182015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}