As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prepare to debate in Pennsylvania, pro-Palestine activists are boycotting Harris due to US support for Israel. The No Ceasefire No Vote PA campaign in Philadelphia aims to prevent Harris from gaining votes until she stops backing Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Interviews with campaign organisers reveal a deep-seated distrust in the Democratic Party among voters in battleground states like Pennsylvania. Despite polls showing a close race between Harris and Trump, the issue of foreign policy, particularly regarding Gaza, holds significant weight with Muslim voters.
Super Voters like Reem Abuelhaj are hesitant to support Harris without a change in policy. The debate in Pennsylvania could be a turning point as activists like Brian Keisling and Hadeel Salameh emphasize the interconnectedness of domestic issues with foreign policy.
Third-party options
The rise in popularity of third-party candidates like Jill Stein and Leila Hazou indicates a growing dissatisfaction with the two-party system. While some voters, especially young people, remain undecided, the Muslim and Arab American vote in Pennsylvania may play a pivotal role in the upcoming election.