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Schumer, Democrats are 'cowards' for backing El-Sayed, RJC says

Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand urged Democrats to unite behind El-Sayed and work to win the Michigan Senate seat.

Schumer, Democrats are 'cowards' for backing El-Sayed, RJC says
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The Republican Jewish Coalition criticized Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand for backing Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, whom it called antisemitic. The senators said they would work with El-Sayed to defeat Republicans and counter President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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Senate Minority Leader who backed Abdul El-Sayed

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
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Senator who backed Abdul El-Sayed

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Schumer Signals Support for El-Sayed After Michigan Primary

Outlets agree that Schumer backed Abdul El-Sayed after El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. Center outlets present the backing as part of a broad Democratic coalition’s effort to retake the Senate, while noting progressive criticism. Right-leaning outlets stress tensions around the support, including El-Sayed’s calls for Schumer’s replacement and the RJC’s criticism of the senators.

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