October 7, 2024
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Harris, Trump both no lesser evil, says Jill Stein

When asked about her role as a potential “spoiler,” Stein acknowledged that a second Trump presidency would be “terrible,”..reports Asian Lite News

Widespread anger among Arab Americans and Muslims regarding U.S. support for Israel’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon could jeopardize Vice President Kamala Harris’s chances in the upcoming election, warned Green Party candidate Jill Stein in an interview with Reuters on Sunday.

Although Stein currently polls at just 1 percent for the November 5 election, she and Republican former President Donald Trump are nearly neck and neck, with Harris at 49 percent and Trump at 48 percent.

Stein has noticed growing support among Arab Americans and Muslims in key battleground states such as Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin, which previously contributed to President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. “The Democrats have lost the Muslim American and Arab American vote,” Stein stated after a rally in Dearborn, Michigan. She believes this loss could lead to the Democrats’ failure in crucial swing states.

When asked about her role as a potential “spoiler,” Stein acknowledged that a second Trump presidency would be “terrible,” but she also criticized a continuation of Democratic rule, citing issues like rising rental costs, ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and civil liberties concerns.

“This is a very dire situation that will continue under both Democrats and Republicans,” she asserted, arguing that there is no “lesser evil” in this election, Reuters reported.

A recent Cook Political Report poll indicated that Harris was leading or tied with Trump in pivotal states like Michigan and Pennsylvania. However, Stein has campaigned for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an immediate U.S. arms embargo on Israel.

Notably, an August poll showed Stein capturing 40 percent of the Muslim vote in Michigan, positioning her ahead of both Harris and Trump among Muslim voters in Arizona and Wisconsin.

Earlier this month, Kamala Harris condemned the attack launched by Iran on Israel. She called Iran as a destabilising and dangerous force in the Middle East.

Harris expressed her full support for US President Joe Biden’s order for the US military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel.

“I am clear-eyed. Iran is a destabilising, dangerous force in the Middle East, and today’s attack on Israel only further demonstrates that fact. Earlier today, I was in the Situation Room with President Biden and our national security team as we monitored the attack in real time, ensuring that the protection of US personnel in the region is paramount. I fully support President Biden’s order for the US military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel, just as we did in April… I will always ensure Israel has the ability to defend itself against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist militias. My commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering,” she said.

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