January 8, 2008

With the second round of voting taking place today in New Hampshire, Muslim Americans are rushing to the polls alongside an expected record-setting voter turnout. In an effort to promote greater awareness and participation among Muslim American voters, MPAC's guide to the candidates and issues in the presidential election is now available online.

"Activate 08: MPAC's Policy Guide to the 2008 Elections" examines five key issues in the election and provides Muslim Americans with the presidential candidates' position in their own words. The issues include national security, healthcare, civil rights/civil liberties, the Iraq war, and U.S.-Muslim World relations. The guide also provides campaigns with key information on engaging Muslim voters.

"As Muslim Americans, it is important that we support candidates who share our political views and more importantly, will protect the interests of all people," said MPAC Executive Director Salam Al-Marayati. "Every candidate who asks for money from Muslims should be able to publicly stand with Muslims and not shy away from doing so because of the current culture of fear, which has polarized our nation and disenfranchised many in the Muslim American community."

MPAC continues to call upon the presidential candidates to publicly engage with Muslim American voters, and offers information to Muslim voters without any endorsements. The best way to gain recognition from candidates is to engage them on important issues and not provide them blanket endorsements based on their popularity.

Click here to download the 'Activate 08' Election Guide now