AIPAC spending and antisemitism emerge as focal point in Michigan Democratic primary debate
The Michigan Democratic primary debate highlighted the influence of AIPAC spending and rising antisemitism. Candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticized his opponents for their ties to AIPAC and emphasized the need for domestic spending over foreign military aid. The debate also touched on the impact of antisemitism within the party amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
- ▪Abdul El-Sayed differentiated himself by stating he did not seek AIPAC's support.
- ▪Mallory McMorrow claimed her campaign is funded by grassroots support without AIPAC contributions.
- ▪Haley Stevens did not directly address her ties to AIPAC during the debate.
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As the three main Michigan Democratic candidates running for the Senate debated on Thursday, the influence of AIPAC spending and antisemitism in the highly competitive primary took center stage. During the one-hour debate, former Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed differentiated himself from his two primary opponents — Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) — on the AIPAC issue. Recommended Stories Talarico embraces Paxton’s ‘Talafreako’ taunt with new merch line Trump proves he’s a ‘kingmaker’ and ‘career ender’: Joe Concha Trump knew there was a ‘movement’ behind Paxton: Salena Zito “I’m the only candidate on this stage that didn’t ask AIPAC for their support,” El-Sayed said of the American pro-Israel lobbying group.
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