Jill Stein, United States Green Party presidential candidate, is considering three Palestinian rights advocates, including two Arab Americans, to be her running mate in the upcoming elections. The announcement will be made during a livestream rally on Thursday. Abed Ayoub, Amer Zahr, and Jacqueline Luqman are the potential candidates, all vocal critics of Israel and US support for the war on Gaza. Stein’s support for Palestinian rights could attract disaffected voters from the mainstream Democratic Party.
The inclusion of a Palestine advocate on the ticket could impact the election, particularly in states like Michigan with large Arab- and Muslim-American communities. The candidates are honored to be considered for the position, emphasizing the importance of addressing the genocide in Gaza. Opposition to the US’s unconditional backing of Israel is a key issue for Stein’s campaign.
The war on Gaza has made foreign policy more significant in the election, leading to growing frustration with Biden’s stance on the conflict. Stein’s bid aims to challenge the monopoly of the two major parties in US politics and give voters a choice beyond the traditional options. Her supporters believe that supporting third-party candidates is essential for breaking away from the status quo and promoting change in the political system.
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