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Jewish leaders tell Harris: Ask El-Sayed about Zionism and Jewish safety

A coalition urged Harris to question El-Sayed about his positions on Jewish safety and Israel.

Jewish leaders tell Harris: Ask El-Sayed about Zionism and Jewish safety
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Progressive Jewish leaders and Michigan Democrats urged Kamala Harris to question Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about his views on Jewish safety and Israel. Their letter criticized his past remarks; neither Harris nor other speakers addressed the controversy at their Tuesday roundtable.

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Senate candidate criticized in a coalition letter over past remarks on Israel and Jewish safety

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Kamala Harris
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Former vice president whom the coalition urged to question El-Sayed

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Michigan Jewish Leaders Ask Harris to Question El-Sayed on Israel and Jewish Safety

Jewish leaders urged Kamala Harris to question Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about his views on Israel and Jewish safety. Center outlets emphasize the leaders' request and concerns, while also noting a donor's opposition and Dana Nessel's endorsement. Right-leaning outlets split between centering the coalition's concerns about El-Sayed's views and emphasizing criticism of his past writing and his appearance with Harris.

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