In a closed meeting with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and various Muslim leaders, concerns arose about the Democratic party's neglect of Muslim input and engagement. Many participants felt that the party benefits from Muslim voter turnout but does not value their contributions or opinions. Mayor Baraka emphasized the importance of fighting for Muslim interests as a way to gain support, contrasting with prior experiences where party leaders were perceived as dismissive. The context reflects broader tensions within the party ahead of the 2024 elections, noted for their significance among Muslim voters.
Many in the room had grown convinced that national Democratic leaders prefer the Muslims in their party stay quiet and fall in line, rather than actively engage.
Baraka's counter-thesis was simple: fight for them, and they'll fight for you, presenting a stark contrast to the experiences reported by Muslim organizers.
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