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Abdul El-Sayed Chances of Winning Election Amid Apology to Jewish Democrats

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The controversy over El-Sayed's response to a synagogue attack in March has raised concerns among some Democrats.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Can Abdul el Sayed be trusted with intelligence community secrets? (opens Washington Examiner)

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    One of the most watched of November’s midterm elections will be the Michigan U.S. Senate race in which far-left Democratic nominee Abdul el Sayed challenges former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers. The race remains a toss-up. Much of the punditry so far has focused on el Sayed’s Arab heritage, U.S.

  2. Newsweek

    Abdul El-Sayed Chances of Winning Election Amid Apology to Jewish Democrats (opens Newsweek)

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    The controversy over El-Sayed's response to a synagogue attack in March has raised concerns among some Democrats.

  3. Axios

    El-Sayed courts Jewish Democrats but won't dump Piker (opens Axios)

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    Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed spent the weekend trying to make amends with the state's Jewish Democrats. But he showed there are limits to how far he's willing to go. The big one: Hasan Piker. Why it matters: El-Sayed's appearance before the state party's Jewish caucus was an important earl…

  4. Just the News

    In a narrow Michigan election, courting the Jewish vote could be decisive for Rogers over El-Sayed (opens Just the News)

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    Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed is struggling to gain support from Jewish voters amid ongoing controversies, creating a potential opening for Republican opponent Mike Rogers in the tight Michigan race.

  5. Vox

    The Jewish Democrats trying to get to “yes” on Abdul El-Sayed (opens Vox)

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    Abdul El-Sayed is trying to win over undecided Jewish voters in Michigan — without compromising his substantive positions on Israel or disavowing his most radical allies. During both his primary and general election campaigns, El-Sayed’s opponents have portrayed him as insensitive to Jewish concerns…

  6. The Boston Globe

    Abdul El-Sayed wants to mend ties with Jewish Democrats, but some are not impressed (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Lingering concerns about the Senate nominee in Michigan could make it harder for him to assemble a winning coalition against GOP nominee Mike Rogers.