Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed jokes that Michigan football can't win without cheating
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Key Points:
- Democrat socialist Abdul El-Sayed has made controversial comments linking American football to toxic masculinity, the transatlantic slave trade, and historical injustices like Manifest Destiny and the destruction of Native American communities.
- Despite his criticisms, El-Sayed has also embraced the NFL and Detroit Lions in his campaign messaging for Michigan state senator.
- During a recent event with Michigan farmers, El-Sayed joked about University of Michigan football, suggesting the team wins games only by cheating, which sparked backlash online.
- Michigan superfan Dave Portnoy and El-Sayed's opponent Mike Rogers publicly criticized his remarks, with some suggesting the comments could cost him votes.
- El-Sayed urged voters to engage in respectful political dialogue and avoid harsh judgments of those with differing political views amid the controversy.
