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Rep Hillary Scholten accuses El-Sayed of 'sexist attacks' on women candidates

El-Sayed responded to Scholten’s criticism, defended his appearance with Hasan Piker, and urged supporters to stop personal attacks on Stevens.

Rep Hillary Scholten accuses El-Sayed of 'sexist attacks' on women candidates
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Rep. Hillary Scholten accused Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of sexist attacks on Rep. Haley Stevens and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, citing remarks about their intelligence and independence. El-Sayed defended himself and his appearance with Hasan Piker, while his campaign urged supporters to stop personal attacks against Stevens.

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Senate candidate responding to accusations about remarks on women rivals

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Representative accusing Abdul El-Sayed of sexist attacks

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Representative and target of remarks discussed in the dispute

Gary C. Peters
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Retiring senator whose seat is at stake in the primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Gretchen Whitmer, Governor and subject of remarks from El-Sayed’s earlier gubernatorial campaign; Hasan Piker, Streamer whose campaign appearance with El-Sayed drew criticism

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