Abdul El-Sayed Denounces Israel Aid Ad as Michigan Rift With Haley Stevens Deepens 3 Days Before Vote
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Updated · CNN · Oct 31
Abdul El-Sayed Denounces Israel Aid Ad as Michigan Rift With Haley Stevens Deepens 3 Days Before Vote
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Oct 31
Summary
Sterling Heights, Michigan — Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said he does not agree with an outside ad blaming Americans’ high costs on US aid to Israel, distancing his campaign from the message.
With 3 days until Election Day, El-Sayed also dismissed his feud with former primary rival Haley Stevens as irrelevant to voters, saying he wants the race focused on affordability, campaign money and Medicare for All.
The dispute escalated after Stevens publicly pressed him to denounce the ad; CNN reported Friday that El-Sayed’s campaign had asked her to skip closing campaign events.
Debbie Dingell said she advised Stevens to stay away because the clash had become a distraction, underscoring Democratic tensions in a key Michigan Senate race.