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Can Harris Win Over "Uncommitted" Voters Worried About Gaza?

2024/8/14
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The Uncommitted Movement, comprised of Arab American, Muslim, progressive, and younger voters, emerged in Michigan during the presidential primary to pressure the Biden administration regarding the ceasefire in Gaza and arms transfers to Israel. While some prominent voices within the movement are warming up to Kamala Harris, they emphasize the need for further action.
  • The Uncommitted Movement started in Michigan and gained traction nationwide.
  • Uncommitted voters sought a ceasefire in Gaza and a halt to arms transfers to Israel.
  • A meeting between Harris and Uncommitted leaders suggests a potential shift in approach.

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President Biden saw a groundswell of protest during the Democratic primary as hundreds of thousands of voters concerned about the administration's response to Israel's war in Gaza voted "uncommitted." But some of the movements most prominent voices are tentatively warming to Kamala Harris, though they say there is still more work to be done.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and national political correspondent Don Gonyea.*The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. **Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at *plus.npr.org/politics).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)