El-Sayed Asks Stevens to Skip Events Through Nov. 3 as 94% of Democrats Back Him
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Updated · Reuters · Oct 31
El-Sayed Asks Stevens to Skip Events Through Nov. 3 as 94% of Democrats Back Him
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Oct 31
Summary
Abdul El-Sayed asked former primary rival Haley Stevens to avoid his campaign events through the Nov. 3 election, a person familiar with the matter said, putting a planned Sunday Detroit appearance in doubt.
The break stems from Stevens' condemnation of an outside ad she called antisemitic for linking high grocery prices to U.S. support for Israel, along with her demand that El-Sayed apologize for past rhetoric about Israel.
Stevens still publicly endorsed El-Sayed against Republican Mike Rogers, but her fiance Jason Turkish said he may skip the Detroit church service and has personally decided to back Rogers.
Michigan's Senate race could help decide chamber control, though a recent Mitchell Research poll suggested the feud has limited electoral impact, with 94% of Democrats backing El-Sayed and 91% of Republicans supporting Rogers.