United States Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is considering three Palestinian rights advocates, including two Arab Americans, as potential running mates. The vice president announcement is set to be made in a livestream rally on Thursday. The candidates under consideration are Abed Ayoub, Amer Zahr, and Jacqueline Luqman, all of whom have been vocal critics of Israel and US support for the war on Gaza.
Having a Palestinian rights advocate on the ticket could help Stein tap into disaffected voters who are unhappy with the mainstream Democratic Party’s stance on Israel. While Stein’s campaign is a long shot, it could still have an impact on the election results, particularly in states like Michigan with large Arab- and Muslim-American communities. The war in Gaza has become a key issue in the presidential race, with Biden’s support for the war facing backlash from communities like Arab Americans.
Harris, the Democratic nominee for vice president, has been criticized for her stance on Gaza, prompting supporters of Palestinian rights to push for candidates like Stein who align more closely with their views. The campaign’s goal is to challenge the dominance of the two major parties in US politics and give voters a choice beyond the traditional options. By running for president, Stein and her potential running mates hope to raise awareness and support for third-party candidates in the future.
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