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Will uncommitted voters become an issue for Kamala Harris on the campaign trail?


Protesters march to the Democratic National Convention after a rally at Union Park Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
Protesters march to the Democratic National Convention after a rally at Union Park Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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During the primaries this year, one of the loudest voices of dissent came from uncommitted voters, including those who are angry about the Biden-Harris administration's support for Israel in its war in Gaza.

While President Biden is no longer running, these voters want to know more about Vice President Kamala Harris' plan if elected, with some feeling they were snubbed at this week's Democratic National Convention.

All week in Chicago, pro-Palestinian protesters worked to be seen and heard outside of the convention. A small group even made its way inside the United Center, chanting "cease-fire now" as the DNC took place.

“The Palestinian families are living under bombardment and unnecessary unjust war that is funded by our government by people in that room," one protester said.

Some are slamming the DNC's decision not to give Palestinian Americans a speaking slot on stage.

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez posted on X that denying the Palestinians' story is to participate in their dehumanization.

The state of Michigan, considered a must-win for Harris is home to about 200,000 registered Muslim American voters. President Biden won Michigan by about 150,000 voters in 2020. Meanwhile, 100,000 people voted uncommitted in the Democratic primary, votes not expected to go to Donald Trump, but which could be a large factor on election day.

In Harris' acceptance speech at the DNC, she trod carefully when discussing the war in Gaza.

"President Biden and I are working to end this war such that Israel is secure, the hostages are released, the suffering in Gaza ends and the Palestinian people can realize their right to dignity, security, freedom and self-determination," Harris said.

This is an issue that will no doubt follow Harris as she sets out on the campaign trail, with supporters of Israel and Palestinian rights. Both already called for more specifics on what she plans to do, should she win in November.

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