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Paterson Voters Turn to Third Parties Amid Gaza Conflict
Arab and Muslim voters in Paterson, NJ, express frustration with the two major parties' handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leading many to vote for third-party candidates.
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Maged JudehJill SteinKamala HarrisDonald TrumpAdel Ahelawi
- How did Jill Stein's platform resonate with the Arab and Muslim voters in Paterson?
- The Green Party's candidate, Jill Stein, received significant support from Arab and Muslim voters in Paterson due to her strong condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza and her call for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
- Why did many Arab and Muslim voters in Paterson choose to vote for a third-party candidate?
- Maged Judeh, a Palestinian Muslim American, initially didn't want to vote due to his dissatisfaction with both major parties' stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He ultimately voted for Jill Stein of the Green Party, hoping for a change.
- What was the overall sentiment among Palestinian-Americans in Paterson regarding their voting choices in the election?
- The article highlights the frustration felt by many Palestinian-Americans in Paterson, who felt their concerns regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza were not adequately addressed by either the Democratic or Republican platforms, leading many to turn to third-party candidates.
- Were there any voters who voted for a major party candidate despite their concerns about their stance on Palestine? Why?
- While some voters, like Adel Ahelawi, chose the lesser of two evils and voted for Kamala Harris despite their concerns about her stance on Palestine, others prioritized expressing their dissatisfaction with the two-party system by voting for a third party.
- What were the main concerns of Arab and Muslim voters regarding the two major political parties' stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
- Many Arab and Muslim voters in Paterson, New Jersey, felt disillusioned by the Democratic and Republican parties' handling of the conflict in Gaza, leading them to support third-party candidates like Jill Stein.