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submitted 3 months ago by geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml to c/usa@lemmy.ml

"After extensive consultation, discussion, and deliberation, the American Muslim 2024 Election Task Force has decided to encourage American Muslims to vote for any presidential candidate of their choosing who supports a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a US arms embargo on the Israeli government, such as candidates Dr Jill Stein, Dr Cornel West or Chase Oliver," read the statement, obtained by Middle East Eye.

The statement was written by the American Muslim 2024 Election Task Force, an umbrella group formed this year that consists of a number of prominent Muslim organisations including the political arms of Americans for Justice in Palestine (AJP), Cair, and the US Council of Muslim Organizations.

"We cannot endorse Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy because of her refusal to even consider imposing the arms embargo on the Israeli government required by US laws and her failure to promise any other changes whatsoever to President Biden's failed policy of steadfast financial, diplomatic and military support for Israel's genocide in Gaza," the statement read.

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[-] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 7 points 3 months ago

Why would anyone who gets elected start catering when they are most unaccountable?

[-] BlucifersVeinyAnus@sh.itjust.works -3 points 3 months ago

You want a seat at the table you don’t start at the top you start at the bottom.

Where is the Green Party for the three years preceding each presidential election cycle?

[-] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 months ago

I don't believe green voters expect them to win, nor is it possible to work your way up from the bottom in the US electoral system.

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