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Black voters, Jewish Democrats in Michigan wary of voting for El-Sayed, say 'he's taking advantage'

Michigan voters interviewed about the Senate race voiced reservations about El-Sayed’s engagement with their communities and his stance on Israel.

Black voters, Jewish Democrats in Michigan wary of voting for El-Sayed, say 'he's taking advantage'
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Michigan voters interviewed about the Senate race voiced reservations about Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, including over Israel and his engagement with Black voters. A poll cited in the article showed a close contest between El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.

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Ocasio-Cortez Says El-Sayed Victory Could Encourage Candidates Nationwide

At a New York fundraiser, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged support for Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate campaign, saying a win could show progressive candidates can succeed nationwide. Center outlets connect her remarks to the race’s broader progressive significance and also cover the reported Hasan Piker call as a possible campaign cost. Right-leaning outlets frame a win as a test of progressive reach, caution against broad conclusions, and stress the reported Piker association as a campaign liability.

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