Arab American voters in swing states are ditching Biden

Feb. 21, 2024 Election 2024

Amid the war in Gaza, Biden continues to lose support with this key demographic that helped deliver his 2020 victory in states like Michigan and Georgia.

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Credits

Guest:

Melissa Hellmann - reporter for The Guardian

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed

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