Abdul El-Sayed

El-Sayed condemns harassment of Haley Stevens after 'gallows' rhetoric

El-Sayed called for an end to harassment of his former primary rival and said threats put her safety at risk.

El-Sayed Shuts Down Vance's Islamophobic Attack

El-Sayed argues that Vance’s focus on Sharia law distracts from economic and policy concerns.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

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The Sacramento Bee

El-Sayed, Andrews are right to run. We need doctors in politics.

Abdul El-Sayed is presented as a physician and Senate nominee who exemplifies health professionals seeking political power.

HealthcareGun Policy

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Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionVoting Rights

Apr 21

Dem Rep. Subramanyam: I'd Support Dem Who Equated Israel, Hamas, 'Have to Welcome Everyone'

Abdul El-Sayed is described as having compared Israel’s government with Hamas, and Subramanyam said he would support him if he became the nominee.

Axios

Hasan Piker on "The Axios Show": America worse than al-Qaeda "pound for pound"

El-Sayed has defended speaking with Piker while saying he disagrees with Piker’s statement about al-Qaeda.

The Atlantic

Foreign PolicyHealthcareTechnology/Privacy

Abdul El-Sayed Won't Back Down

El-Sayed’s progressive platform and combative campaign style are central to this profile of his Senate race.

Bridge Michigan

TaxesEconomyTechnology/Privacy

Fact check: What Abdul El-Sayed said about prison sentences, freeing inmates

The article examines whether his past proposals and comments support Republicans’ claims about abolishing prisons and releasing violent criminals.

El-Sayed met with Temple Israel rabbis in closed-door sit-down

El-Sayed reportedly met with Temple Israel rabbis as Jewish voters weigh his positions on Israel and his recent outreach.

The Trump Dividend Checks Have Already Gone Out. Just Not to You.

The article says El-Sayed defended focusing on affordability and health care, while arguing he could have handled the interview more strategically.

Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion |

4d ago

Prominent El-Sayed Backer Says 'See You at the Gallows' Is an 'Appropriate Sentiment' for Pro-Israel Dems

El-Sayed condemned harassment of Stevens, while critics argued that his campaign associations helped foster the rhetoric.

Abdul El-Sayed's Lead in Michigan Polls Compared to Jocelyn Benson

Two recent polls show El-Sayed narrowly ahead of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.

El-Sayed tries to put the Hasan Piker debate behind him as midterms approach

El-Sayed defended speaking with Piker, later condemned antisemitism, and said he wanted to focus his campaign on voters’ concerns.

Scoop: Schumer's super PAC doubles down in Michigan

El-Sayed met with Democratic senators as party figures worked to rally behind him after his primary victory.

Detroit Free Press

Foreign PolicyHealthcareImmigration

Abdul El-Sayed battles politics, Islamophobia in run for U.S. Senate

El-Sayed discusses his Senate campaign, policy priorities and response to attacks on his identity and past comments.

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Foreign PolicyImmigrationEducation

3d ago

El-Sayed: Piker Has 'Zero Power' Aside from Stream and Said 9/11 Comment Was Dumb

El-Sayed said the Michigan Senate race should focus on residents’ economic concerns and health care rather than Hasan Piker.

Lifelong Dem Ditches El-Sayed Over Islamic Terror Justification

A Temple Israel teacher says she will not vote for El-Sayed over his comments about the synagogue attack, which he later apologized for.

The 2028 implications of Michigan’s Senate race: From the Politics Desk

Democrats may treat El-Sayed’s Senate performance as evidence in debates about the party’s direction in 2028.

Unearthed clip exposes clash between El-Sayed and ex-GOP rival: 'Muslims definitely hate you'

The article revisits El-Sayed’s response to claims about his faith and alleged links to the Muslim Brotherhood.

▼Bad Look

Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the Senate

El-Sayed’s positions and campaign choices are part of the electoral challenge Rogers is trying to use to attract voters.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

El-Sayed’s Senate bid raises new concerns over a powerful privilege that comes with the job

Critics question the national-security implications of El-Sayed’s Senate bid, while his campaign defends his record and priorities.

Democrat El Sayed Flails into Ultra Negative Attacks Against Rogers, Trump

El-Sayed attacked Senate rival Mike Rogers and President Trump at a campaign town hall.

The David Duke Standard - The Hasan Piker Exception

Elder faults El-Sayed for campaigning with Piker and for condemning antisemitism without naming him.

HealthcareTaxesImmigration

The Gateway Pundit

19h ago

Socialist Sister of Michigan Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed Caught on Hidden Camera Admitting He’s “Not a F***ing Capitalist” — “All We Care About Is Getting Him In”

The article uses an undercover exchange involving his half-sister to question his public description of himself as a capitalist.

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Fox Wilmington

Unearthed audio exposes stunning El-Sayed admission about his healthcare pitch

The article uses his past comments about healthcare costs to scrutinize his Medicare-for-all platform.

Father of 9/11 hero Todd Beamer appears in Michigan Senate race ad to condemn Hasan Piker rhetoric

A Republican-supporting super PAC’s ad criticizes El-Sayed’s ties to Hasan Piker.

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Abortion/Reproductive Rights

2d ago

El-Sayed mocked for 'word salad' answer when pressed by conservative on voting for him: 'Worse than Kamala's'

El-Sayed’s remarks about abortion restrictions at a university town hall prompted criticism from conservative commentators.

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IJR

Apr 9

Comments From Muslim Democrat Candidate’s Rally Is Concerning

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faced criticism for associating with controversial figures at his campaign event.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionEconomy

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionVoting Rights

The Daily Wire

Mar 24

Michigan Voters, Don’t Let Radicals Fool You Into Thinking They’re Normal

Abdul El-Sayed is criticized for his progressive associations and characterized by the author as a radical extremist in the Michigan Senate race.

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Apr 21

Dem Rep. Subramanyam: I'd Support Dem Who Equated Israel, Hamas, 'Have to Welcome Everyone'

Abdul El-Sayed is described as having compared Israel’s government with Hamas, and Subramanyam said he would support him if he became the nominee.

ABC News

Foreign PolicyImmigration

Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the Senate

El-Sayed’s positions and campaign choices are part of the electoral challenge Rogers is trying to use to attract voters.

Axios

Hasan Piker on "The Axios Show": America worse than al-Qaeda "pound for pound"

El-Sayed has defended speaking with Piker while saying he disagrees with Piker’s statement about al-Qaeda.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

El-Sayed’s Senate bid raises new concerns over a powerful privilege that comes with the job

Critics question the national-security implications of El-Sayed’s Senate bid, while his campaign defends his record and priorities.

The Atlantic

Abdul El-Sayed Won't Back Down

El-Sayed’s progressive platform and combative campaign style are central to this profile of his Senate race.

Foreign PolicyHealthcare

Bridge Michigan

Fact check: What Abdul El-Sayed said about prison sentences, freeing inmates

The article examines whether his past proposals and comments support Republicans’ claims about abolishing prisons and releasing violent criminals.

El-Sayed met with Temple Israel rabbis in closed-door sit-down

El-Sayed reportedly met with Temple Israel rabbis as Jewish voters weigh his positions on Israel and his recent outreach.

The Trump Dividend Checks Have Already Gone Out. Just Not to You.

The article says El-Sayed defended focusing on affordability and health care, while arguing he could have handled the interview more strategically.

Democrat El Sayed Flails into Ultra Negative Attacks Against Rogers, Trump

El-Sayed attacked Senate rival Mike Rogers and President Trump at a campaign town hall.

Economy

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Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion |

4d ago

Prominent El-Sayed Backer Says 'See You at the Gallows' Is an 'Appropriate Sentiment' for Pro-Israel Dems

El-Sayed condemned harassment of Stevens, while critics argued that his campaign associations helped foster the rhetoric.

Abdul El-Sayed's Lead in Michigan Polls Compared to Jocelyn Benson

Two recent polls show El-Sayed narrowly ahead of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.

El-Sayed tries to put the Hasan Piker debate behind him as midterms approach

El-Sayed defended speaking with Piker, later condemned antisemitism, and said he wanted to focus his campaign on voters’ concerns.

Scoop: Schumer's super PAC doubles down in Michigan

El-Sayed met with Democratic senators as party figures worked to rally behind him after his primary victory.

Detroit Free Press

Abdul El-Sayed battles politics, Islamophobia in run for U.S. Senate

El-Sayed discusses his Senate campaign, policy priorities and response to attacks on his identity and past comments.

Foreign PolicyHealthcare

46%·54%

FrontPage Magazine

4d ago

The David Duke Standard - The Hasan Piker Exception

Elder faults El-Sayed for campaigning with Piker and for condemning antisemitism without naming him.

3d ago

El-Sayed: Piker Has 'Zero Power' Aside from Stream and Said 9/11 Comment Was Dumb

El-Sayed said the Michigan Senate race should focus on residents’ economic concerns and health care rather than Hasan Piker.

El-Sayed condemns harassment of Haley Stevens after 'gallows' rhetoric

El-Sayed called for an end to harassment of his former primary rival and said threats put her safety at risk.

Lifelong Dem Ditches El-Sayed Over Islamic Terror Justification

A Temple Israel teacher says she will not vote for El-Sayed over his comments about the synagogue attack, which he later apologized for.

The 2028 implications of Michigan’s Senate race: From the Politics Desk

Democrats may treat El-Sayed’s Senate performance as evidence in debates about the party’s direction in 2028.

Socialist Sister of Michigan Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed Caught on Hidden Camera Admitting He’s “Not a F***ing Capitalist” — “All We Care About Is Getting Him In”

The article uses an undercover exchange involving his half-sister to question his public description of himself as a capitalist.

Unearthed clip exposes clash between El-Sayed and ex-GOP rival: 'Muslims definitely hate you'

The article revisits El-Sayed’s response to claims about his faith and alleged links to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Unearthed audio exposes stunning El-Sayed admission about his healthcare pitch

The article uses his past comments about healthcare costs to scrutinize his Medicare-for-all platform.

Father of 9/11 hero Todd Beamer appears in Michigan Senate race ad to condemn Hasan Piker rhetoric

A Republican-supporting super PAC’s ad criticizes El-Sayed’s ties to Hasan Piker.

29%·71%

Crooks and Liars

2d ago

El-Sayed Shuts Down Vance's Islamophobic Attack

El-Sayed argues that Vance’s focus on Sharia law distracts from economic and policy concerns.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

67%·33%

Abortion/Reproductive Rights

2d ago

El-Sayed mocked for 'word salad' answer when pressed by conservative on voting for him: 'Worse than Kamala's'

El-Sayed’s remarks about abortion restrictions at a university town hall prompted criticism from conservative commentators.

17%·83%

The Sacramento Bee

El-Sayed, Andrews are right to run. We need doctors in politics.

Abdul El-Sayed is presented as a physician and Senate nominee who exemplifies health professionals seeking political power.

Comments From Muslim Democrat Candidate’s Rally Is Concerning

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faced criticism for associating with controversial figures at his campaign event.

The Daily Wire

Mar 24

Michigan Voters, Don’t Let Radicals Fool You Into Thinking They’re Normal

Abdul El-Sayed is criticized for his progressive associations and characterized by the author as a radical extremist in the Michigan Senate race.