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Black Muslim Leadership Council Endorses Kamala Harris for President

The influential group shifts support from Biden, citing Harris's stance on Gaza and domestic issues.

Kamala Harris at White House April 22, 2021.
R: Black Muslim Leadership Council founder Salima Suswell (X) R: (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Kamala Harris gains endorsement from the Black Muslim Leadership Council, previously uncommitted to Biden.
  • The group appreciates Harris's calls for a Gaza ceasefire and her absence from Netanyahu's congressional address.
  • Harris's empathy towards civilian life in Gaza and her domestic policy positions were key factors in the endorsement.
  • The endorsement could impact voter turnout in critical swing states like Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
  • The council remains cautious, noting Harris's alignment with some of Biden's policies but hopeful for more engagement.