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In Michigan, El-Sayed Faces Heat From Former Primary Rival as Election Nears
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Representative Haley Stevens of Michigan, who lost to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary, has become increasingly critical of El-Sayed as the general election approaches, creating unusual intraparty tensions.
- Stevens confirmed she will vote for El-Sayed but urged his campaign to denounce an outside group's ad she considers fear-mongering about Israel and to remove a campaign ad featuring Tucker Carlson.
- Stevens, a strong supporter of Israel, expressed concerns on behalf of Jewish Michiganders offended by the controversial ads, while El-Sayed’s campaign denied any affiliation with the outside ad.
- This public criticism from a primary rival who has endorsed the nominee is rare and poses challenges for El-Sayed in a high-stakes midterm race.
- The situation echoes other midterm tensions, such as Texas Senator John Cornyn's public criticisms of his primary opponent, though Stevens has been more visible in media appearances.
