Abdul El-Sayed Defends Hasan Piker Stance
Abdul El-Sayed refused to condemn Hasan Piker amid criticism from Jewish Democrats.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed apologized Saturday to the Michigan Democratic Party’s Jewish Caucus in Lansing for comments he made after a March attack on a suburban Detroit synagogue, where a man rammed a truck into the building and opened fire. His campaign is also planning to hire a Jewish liaison as it seeks to repair relations with Jewish voters. El-Sayed said he would not cut ties with or condemn political commentator Hasan Piker. Republican rival Mike Rogers rejected the apology as political theater.
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Cynical outreachLeans Right
Abdul El-Sayed’s plan to hire a Jewish liaison is a damage-control tactic meant to repair the fallout from his anti-Israel controversies. The move is politically cynical and is unlikely to persuade Jewish voters who are already alienated.
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