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The Arab-American Vote

Friday, November 9, 2012

Photo Courtesy of Michigan Difference Makers

Arab-Americans turned out in large numbers for President Obama in 2008 and returned to support him in this week’s election. Ismael Ahmed is the founder of ACCESS, the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services. He’s also the host of “This Island Earth” on WDET. Ahmed spoke with WDET’s Pat Batcheller about why he thinks the Arab-American community came out to support the President.

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Photo Courtesy of Michigan Difference Makers