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Abdul El-Sayed's Jewish voter problem is bigger than Hasan Piker

El-Sayed is trying to reassure Jewish voters while maintaining his positions on Israel and his association with Hasan Piker.

Abdul El-Sayed's Jewish voter problem is bigger than Hasan Piker
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Abdul El-Sayed is trying to reassure Jewish voters in Michigan after criticism of his remarks about a synagogue attack and his association with Hasan Piker. In an interview, fundraiser Charles Gaba described why some Jewish Democrats remain concerned and what he sees as the broader stakes.

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Michigan Senate candidate facing criticism over his remarks after a synagogue attack and his association with Hasan Piker

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Michigan representative and Senate primary candidate whom Gaba supported

Michigan state senator mentioned in connection with the primary and a comment about Charles Gaba

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ALSO MENTIONED  Charles Gaba, Healthcare analyst, Democratic fundraiser, and interviewee discussing Jewish voters’ concerns about El-Sayed; Hasan Piker, Political streamer who campaigned with El-Sayed and made remarks that drew criticism; Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israeli minister cited by Gaba as an example of a right-wing extremist; Rob Orley, Donor named among those supporting Mike Rogers

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