Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed Likens Radical Policies to Jesus' Teachings in 2026 Senate Race

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 20

Abdul El-Sayed said on a May podcast that Jesus "was considered radical in his time too" when asked why positions like Medicare for All, anti-war policies and rejecting corporate money are labeled extreme.
The Michigan Democratic Senate nominee tied those views to his Muslim faith, arguing there is a "radical nature" to standing against corruption even when such positions clash with the political zeitgeist.
The remarks land in a high-stakes 2026 Michigan Senate race after El-Sayed's upset primary win over Haley Stevens, with Republicans targeting the seat as a chance to protect and expand their thin Senate majority.
Mike Rogers and national Republicans have seized on El-Sayed's faith and rhetoric, while El-Sayed has countered by accusing Rogers of ignoring Christianity's core teaching to challenge the powerful.

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