Michelle Obama Rallies for Abortion Rights as Trump Appeals to Muslim Voters in Michigan

[Social Media]

 

In her first appearance on the campaign trail alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful speech urging Americans to vote against the “dangers” posed by Donald Trump. Speaking in Michigan, a state that could sway the results of the upcoming election, Obama warned that the race was “too close” for comfort.

That speech Michelle Obama just gave was one of the best of this entire cycle. She is unbelievable. Here’s how she brought it home. pic.twitter.com/KZ5J2ZhmFy

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 26, 2024

 

Addressing an enthusiastic crowd in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Obama emphasized the critical stakes of the election. She said that without a victory for Kamala Harris, the country could face severe consequences, particularly regarding abortion rights. She spoke to a crowd of thousands, describing her fears of what she called Trump’s “erratic behavior” and his “obvious mental decline.”

 

The former First Lady’s concerns echoed the growing alarm among abortion rights advocates. These groups have argued that bans on abortion access threaten women’s health by denying them potentially life-saving medical treatments. “I’m deeply concerned that so many people are buying into the lies of people who don’t have our best interests at heart,” Obama stated, adding that “ugliness will touch all of our lives.”

 

Harris echoed these sentiments, speaking directly to younger voters from Generation Z, acknowledging their impatience for change. “I want to tell you that I see you, and I see your power,” Harris said, signaling her alignment with their concerns.

At another Michigan event, former President Donald Trump rallied with his supporters, pledging to revitalize the state’s automotive industry and emphasizing his familiar talking points on immigration, energy, and economic reform. Michigan, which holds 15 electoral college votes, has been hotly contested. Polls show Trump and Harris in a tight race, with Harris maintaining only a narrow lead as the November 5 election date approaches.

WHOAH! Trump's entrance for his Michigan rally is next level. He came in with the Undertaker's song wearing a black MAGA hat

Is this his first time wearing the black and gold hat? It better not be his last because "no homo," he looks elite in it. pic.twitter.com/iyF3mw9wB6

— George (@BehizyTweets) October 26, 2024

 

Trump’s rally in Novi, Michigan, included a notable appearance by several Arab-American and Muslim community leaders, including Dearborn Mayor Bill Bazzi. Bazzi explained his support for Trump, citing the former president’s promise to end conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. “The bloodshed has to stop all over the world, and I think this man can make it happen,” he said, expressing his hope that Trump’s leadership could promote peace.

 

Trump has made a direct appeal to Arab-American voters, whom he believes could sway the election in Michigan. The state is home to the “Uncommitted” movement, a group of voters who are critical of Trump but have withheld endorsement for Harris, citing dissatisfaction with her stance on Israel and Gaza. For these voters, a lack of firm policy commitment to a weapons ban in Gaza remains a sticking point.

 

In contrast, many Democratic voters at the Kalamazoo rally appeared more focused on domestic issues, particularly the protection of abortion rights and their perception of Trump as a threat to democratic values. Kelly Landon, a Canton, Michigan resident, expressed that her main motivation in the election was to safeguard the rights of women to make their own choices and ensure the safety of her female family members. “For me, the health and safety of women and their right to live the way they want to live outweighs other issues,” Landon said, underscoring the priority she places on women’s rights.

 

The close contest in Michigan reflects a broader national divide. While Harris holds a slim lead nationwide according to polling averages, Trump is leading in five out of seven key battleground states that could decide the election. With just days left until November 5, Michigan’s outcome remains uncertain, its voters split between concerns over foreign policy, economic promises, and deeply personal issues like reproductive rights.

 

Based on a report from the BBC 2024-10-28

 

 

 

[Tug]

I listened to her incredibly powerful concise knowledgeable speech she is one effective speaker well done 👍 madam shows class and intelligence comes in both sexes and all colors.

[thaibeachlovers]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

She said that without a victory for Kamala Harris, the country could face severe consequences, particularly regarding abortion rights.

Has Trump hate melted her brain? Abortion is no longer a federal concern, so Trump winning will make no difference to abortion laws.

 

[Wrwest]

4 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Has Trump hate melted her brain? Abortion is no longer a federal concern, so Trump winning will make no difference to abortion laws.

 

Wrong. This issue is a federal concern as we saw by Trump and McConnell alignment of the Supreme Court makeup. Do I have American Rights or are any rights to be determined by the state in which I am resident or in which I travel? it was the states that allowed such things as the Jim Crow Laws, and the Literacy Tests to vote. In the state in which I resided, although federally ruled illegal, my first house purchase in the late 1960s stated that I agreed not to sell my house to a negro (Kentucky). Bit of a culture shock coming from the multiethnic East Coast to see the separate drinking fountains, rest room designation as a remnant of the not so distant past when states determined "rights" for Americans residing in or traveling through those states.

[Srikcir]

Will Trump promise to protect Muslims from White Nationalists without resorting to internment of Muslims?

[iaminwa]

My thoughts:

 

I think Harris will win.

 

Elon Musk wants Trump to win, so he will put tariffs on Chinese EV's and save Tesla's share price.

 

Very dangerous talk about putting tariffs on China by Trump! Scott Morrison did this in Australia, China stopped talking to us, put huge tariffs on Australian wine and Lobsters going to China...in other words, China won the tariff war and Australia lost.

 

I think Trump will lose.

 

If Trump loses  - Crypto will tank on Friday November 8th.

 

If Trump wins Crypto will rise on Friday November 8th, and will tank a few months later.

 

Edited October 28 by iaminwa

[Thingamabob]

Michelle wearing trousers on this occasion although she still looks good in a skirt.

[transam]

Excellent speech, I think Trump will have to top up his medication after that........

 

 

[thaipo7]

13 hours ago, Tug said:

I listened to her incredibly powerful concise knowledgeable speech she is one effective speaker well done 👍 madam shows class and intelligence comes in both sexes and all colors.

OMG

[Will B Good]

7 minutes ago, thaipo7 said:

OMG

 

 

Oh the irony of that response...555

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

15 hours ago, Tug said:

I listened to her incredibly powerful concise knowledgeable speech she is one effective speaker well done 👍 madam shows class and intelligence comes in both sexes and all colors.

 

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[Tug]

1 minute ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said:

 

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[Cryingdick]

14 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Has Trump hate melted her brain? Abortion is no longer a federal concern, so Trump winning will make no difference to abortion laws.

 

Apparently women's reproductive processes are so complex men can't understand them. Further she goes onto assert "not even women can understand them y'all" When she starts using y'all it is so cringe worthy. But yeah talk about an angry deranged woman. Compare her to Melania speaking who is calm and positive even though they are trying to kill her husband. 

 

I am so happy to be gay and not have to deal with women at all. The sort of person that sees abortion as the most important issue of their life must be a pretty sad person.

[thaibeachlovers]

4 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

The sort of person that sees abortion as the most important issue of their life must be a pretty sad person.

I find it completely bizarre that it's even a "thing". Apparently it's only a "thing" in America. For some strange reason, killing foetuses is so important to American women that a presidential election could be decided because of it.

Happily I live in a country where it wasn't even mentioned in the last election. Perhaps women here are aware of contraception, and they are not in the US.

[Tug]

22 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I find it completely bizarre that it's even a "thing". Apparently it's only a "thing" in America. For some strange reason, killing foetuses is so important to American women that a presidential election could be decided because of it.

Happily I live in a country where it wasn't even mentioned in the last election. Perhaps women here are aware of contraception, and they are not in the US.

The women in your country have access to abortion without the government looking over their shoulder.Women im America are angry that a right has been stolen and the retrumplicans have made women’s healthcare so perilous leagley that doctors are afraid to provide care.it’s costing lives.

[Talon]

6 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

Apparently women's reproductive processes are so complex men can't understand them. Further she goes onto assert "not even women can understand them y'all" When she starts using y'all it is so cringe worthy. But yeah talk about an angry deranged woman. Compare her to Melania speaking who is calm and positive even though they are trying to kill her husband. 

 

I am so happy to be gay and not have to deal with women at all. The sort of person that sees abortion as the most important issue of their life must be a pretty sad person.

 

The Obamas are both 21st century WRECKERS of America. 

 

I guess Moochelle is not proud of her country again. 

Edited October 28 by Talon

[Tug]

26 minutes ago, Talon said:

 

The Obamas are both 21st century WRECKERS of America. 

 

I guess Moochelle is not proud of her country again. 

Can you try to be more juvenile next time?

[Chomper Higgot]

3 hours ago, Talon said:

 

The Obamas are both 21st century WRECKERS of America. 

 

I guess Moochelle is not proud of her country again. 

Let me be the first to welcome you to the forum.

[JonnyF]

On 10/28/2024 at 3:31 AM, Social Media said:

While Harris holds a slim lead nationwide according to polling averages, Trump is leading in five out of seven key battleground states that could decide the election.

 

And there we have it in a nutshell. Trump will win and hopefully the divisive Obama's will disappear back to their mansions and the after dinner speaking circuit. 

 

Good riddance to this angry woman and her hideous trouser suits. 

[Chomper Higgot]

9 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

Apparently women's reproductive processes are so complex men can't understand them.

Clearly you yourself are struggling in the matter:

 

9 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

The sort of person that sees abortion as the most important issue of their life must be a pretty sad person.

I would hazard a guess that most are the ‘young woman’ kind of person.

 

 

 

 

[Cryingdick]

6 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Clearly you yourself are struggling in the matter:

 

I would hazard a guess that most are the ‘young woman’ kind of person.

 

 

 

 

Swifties undoubtedly.

Edited October 29 by Cryingdick

[Chomper Higgot]

49 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

Swifties undoubtedly.

Of which there are millions, thanks for reminding me.

[radiochaser]

19 hours ago, Srikcir said:

Will Trump promise to protect Muslims from White Nationalists without resorting to internment of Muslims?

 

"Former President Trump earned endorsements from "highly respected" Muslim leaders and Imams during a campaign rally in the battleground state of Michigan. "

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-earns-endorsement-from-highly-respected-muslim-leaders-in-battleground-state/ar-AA1sZ9IS

[JonnyF]

40 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Of which there are millions, thanks for reminding me.

 

13 year olds can't vote. 

[JonnyF]

18 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Michelle wearing trousers on this occasion although she still looks good in a skirt.

 

I think Barack wears the skirt in that relationship. 

 

Michelle looks like she's just finished painting her ceiling orange with a spade. I guess money can't buy taste. 

[Chomper Higgot]

21 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

13 year olds can't vote. 

Neither can non citizens.

[Eric Loh]

21 minutes ago, radiochaser said:

 

"Former President Trump earned endorsements from "highly respected" Muslim leaders and Imams during a campaign rally in the battleground state of Michigan. "

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-earns-endorsement-from-highly-respected-muslim-leaders-in-battleground-state/ar-AA1sZ9IS

High stake game Trump is playing when he made promises to end Gaza war with the Muslim leaders to get them on stage. It will be at the expense of Jews and catholics votes. May backfire bigly on him. 

[BigStar]

24 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

I think Barack wears the skirt in that relationship. 

 

Michelle looks like she's just finished painting her ceiling orange with a spade. I guess money can't buy taste. 

 

There was that rumor that she's trans, but I think it's false. After this speech, Barack will definitely be voting Trump.

Edited October 29 by BigStar

[JonnyF]

5 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Neither can non citizens.

 

Or horses.

[JonnyF]

1 minute ago, BigStar said:

 

There was that rumor that she's trans, but I think it's false.

 

Yeah she isn't trans. Just very butch. 

 

Definitely a hint of Caster Semenya about her. Possibly why she is ultra aggressive.