Staff Reports
The White House tried to put on a happy face after more than 100,000 Michigan Democrats refused to support President Joe Biden in the latest primary. Despite Biden easily snagging the victory, the hefty number of uncommitted votes speaks volumes about the dissatisfaction within the Democratic party. The larger Arab and Muslim population in Michigan definitely did not work in Biden’s favor, especially considering his unwavering support for Israel during the recent unrest in Gaza. It seems like the people of Michigan weren’t too keen on supporting someone who doesn’t align with their values.
White House downplays Michigan bruising of 100,000 Democrats who voted ‘uncommitted’ https://t.co/fxBTj7KSHN https://t.co/fxBTj7KSHN
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) February 28, 2024
When pressed about the disappointing results, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tried to spin it by saying how much Biden appreciates the people of Michigan for coming out and making their voices heard. She proudly boasted about Biden getting more than 80% of the Democratic Party vote, completely skimming over the fact that a significant chunk of voters didn’t want anything to do with him. Classic deflection tactic. She also tried to throw in a distraction by pointing out that top Biden officials have been meeting with Arab American community leaders in Michigan. It’s as if they’re trying to say, “See, we care about you guys, even though our policies don’t reflect that at all!”
Jean-Pierre clearly tried to smooth things over by emphasizing the importance of the U.S. response to the recent Hamas attacks and the need for a two-state solution. But the people of Michigan aren’t easily swayed by empty words and lackluster actions. Actions speak louder than words, and it seems the White House has a long way to go in winning back the trust of Michigan voters. It’s going to take a lot more than press briefings and empty promises to win over the hearts and minds of these disgruntled citizens.
