'Uncommitted' Leads Over Biden in Dearborn's Democratic Primary
In a significant protest vote, Dearborn, Michigan, sees a majority of Democratic primary voters choose 'uncommitted' over President Joe Biden, reflecting discontent with his Middle East policy.
- With nearly all precincts reporting, 'uncommitted' garners 56% of votes in Dearborn, surpassing Biden's 40%.
- The 'uncommitted' vote surge is a response to Biden's support for Israel amid its conflict with Hamas, sparking protests from Dearborn's large Arab American and Muslim communities.
- Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib endorse the 'uncommitted' campaign, highlighting local and national dissatisfaction with Biden's foreign policy.
- Voter turnout in Dearborn is higher than usual, with many expressing their stance against U.S. military support for Israel and calling for a focus on domestic issues.
- Despite the primary results, some activists and voters remain undecided about their support for Biden in the upcoming November election against Donald Trump.
USA TODAY 