Abdul El-Sayed
El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker as Jewish Democrats question his Israel stance
If not necessarily a sharp pivot, El-Sayed’s words, coming from a strident Israel critic in his own right, still represented an acknowledgement that his biggest campaign surrogate poses problems.
GOP's Mike Rogers weighs AIPAC liability vs. support in high-stakes Michigan Senate race
Republicans see opportunity in progressives' primary wins while Democrats embrace debate
Democratic Senate candidate El-Sayed’s mother worked for Hamas, Taliban-linked group
Israelis and Jews under threat: When ‘globalize the Intifada’ goes global - opinion
This “anti-Zionism” is actually pure and plain antisemitism, not a political protest or a criticism of Israel’s policies or Israel’s government. None of those attacked are asked about their politics.
Chuck Schumer’s guardian act was never about Israel. It was about power - opinion
Both halves of that promise are now broken. Schumer was not guarding Israel, and he was not guarding American Jews. He was guarding his caucus and his own gavel.
Jon Ossoff broke faith with Israel - and lost his Jewish supporters in Georgia - opinion
Ossoff said he wanted to send a “message to Israeli politicians.” But instead, he sent a message to his Jewish constituents: his commitment to Israel’s security was not ironclad. It had rusted.
Minnesota’s Democratic nominee is an Israel critic, but she is not El-Sayed 2.0
During the lead-up to the primary, Flanagan was vocal about her opponent Craig’s support from the pro-Israel lobby, calling her “AIPAC’s candidate.”
The man behind the curtain: How Hasan Piker became a political kingmaker - opinion
It’s hard to comprehend how Piker remains such a popular figure, given his preference for a barbaric terror group over the democratic country of Israel.
Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan victory shows growing power of anti-Israel new media - analysis
El-Sayed’s narrow Democratic Senate primary victory highlights how progressive streamers such as Hasan Piker are becoming part of the political infrastructure shaping young American voters.
What El-Sayed’s victory means for US politics - opinion
The DSA and the Democratic Party’s Left wing have skillfully built their message around real and troubling issues, yet they're simplified by identifying a single overarching scapegoat: Israel.
Michigan Jewish leaders urge Democratic Party to protect Jewish delegates at convention
Soifer called on El-Sayed to “stand with and defend Nessel and other Jewish Democrats,” noting that JDCA would focus its campaign season on helping elect “Democrats who share our values.”
Michigan imam celebrated Graham’s death, prayed for Trump to die before El-Sayed win
El-Sayed, a 41-year-old physician and former Detroit health director, narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens and secured the Democratic nomination.
El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis
El-Sayed’s primary victory could ultimately cost Democrats control of the Senate. For those whose overriding concern is preserving strong US support for Israel, this may not be viewed as bad.