By Dr. Sameer Ahmed
Special to Texas Metro News
The only prudent choice for the 2.1 million American-Muslims who reside in the United States in this year’s presidential election is to support and vote for Vice-President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.
A vote for a third party candidate, as suggested by some, is a wasted vote.
Additionally, a vote for the Republican candidate and his running mate would be in the worst interests of American-Muslims as both are hostile to our presence in this country and would do all that they can to make our lives miserable. Our support of Vice-President Harris, a principled and visionary public servant, will ensure that our community has influence in the White House.
Currently, there are 25 American-Muslims professionals in the Biden/Harris White House. I believe that there will be more when Vice-President Harris is elected.
She will serve all of our country’s people.
It has been a certainty that occupants of the White House seek counsel and guidance from those groups and individuals that sup- port them during election campaigns.
American-Muslims are three percent of the American population. In close elections that is not insignificant.
People from all walks of life, political parties, faiths and ethnicities are supporting Vice-President Harris who has declared, “We are not going back!” Our community must remember that when Donald Trump occupied the White House he attempted to ban and eliminate a Muslim presence in the United States.
Vice President Harris was one of those who adamantly opposed that draconian proposal.
The Vice President supports a ceasefire in the Middle East and has declared her support for an independent Palestinian state. The American-Muslim community must work with her to make that a reality.
We can start by actively supporting her and voting in overwhelming numbers all across America to make her the first woman and first person of Asian descent to occupy the White House, and lead the most powerful nation in the world!
American Muslim Democratic Caucus endorses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President and Vice President
The American Muslim Democratic Caucus proudly endorses Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz in their bid to become the next President and Vice President of the United States of America.
Our future President and Vice Pres- ident have articulated a vision for a world of peace and stability for all people, including those in Palestine. They have demonstrated an under- standing of the human rights issues facing the region and a commitment to pursuing diplomatic solutions that prioritize human rights and lasting peace.
