Israel comments sharpen feud between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens ahead of Michigan Senate race
Rivals trade criticism
El-Sayed and Stevens clashed Friday ahead of a Sunday campaign event, where the two were expected to make a rare joint appearance. In a Friday evening statement, El-Sayed said Stevens appeared intent on reopening a primary that had concluded three months earlier. Stevens responded in the statement that El-Sayed’s promise to remove money from politics should start with Israel and his explanations for what Michigan cannot afford.
Campaign addresses political ad
Earlier this week, El-Sayed’s campaign said it had no connection to an ad made by Rebellion PAC. The campaign said that only El-Sayed and his campaign speak for him.
Household backs different candidates
Stevens’ fiancé, Jason Turkish, told The Detroit News earlier this week that he would vote for Rogers. Later that day, Stevens told CNN she would vote for El-Sayed, describing their household as divided. Stevens also urged El-Sayed’s campaign to reject and call out hate.
Key points
- El-Sayed and Stevens criticized each other Friday before a Sunday campaign event.
- El-Sayed’s campaign denied any affiliation with a Rebellion PAC ad.
- Stevens said she would vote for El-Sayed; her fiancé said he would vote for Rogers.