NEW YORK – As American Muslims prepare to go to polling stations tomorrow (November 8) to pick their 45th president, they are faced with a hard choice between Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump, who calls for banning Muslims entry to the US, and Democrat Hillary Clinton, who is known for tilting toward Israel in the Middle East and her generally hawkish stance toward Muslim countries, but who is perceived to be more softer on immigration,
Though some Muslims expressed interest in Jill Stein, the Green candidate, many are worried about “wasting” their vote, especially in “swing” states such as Michigan where they could help decide the election’s outcome.
This special folder offers an insight into the American Muslims preparation for the election season, their aspirations and challenges facing them in selecting their country’s 45th president.