Michigan and Minnesota ‘uncommitted’ delegates appear open to backing Harris if she changes Israel policy

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Delegates bound to the uncommitted votes in Michigan and Minnesota appear to be willing to hear Vice President Kamala Harris, the de facto Democratic presidential nominee, out — if she distances herself from Biden’s foreign policy stance on Israel.

Minnesota and Michigan’s uncommitted delegates have not pledged to support Harris until they see if her stance on Israel and the war in Gaza differs from that of President Joe Biden. Abbas Alawie, one of the two “no” votes from Michigan, told Axios the national uncommitted movement is trying to schedule a meeting with the vice president to discuss her gaining their support.

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