Brad Lander endorses Abdul el Sayed in Michigan Senate race
The endorsement deepens a party split over Israel as El-Sayed faces criticism for remarks tying pro-Israel support to money.
- New York Democrat Brad Lander endorsed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling them "partners" in resetting US foreign policy. The move intensifies the primary race against Rep. Haley Stevens, which has become a proxy fight over the Democratic Party's stance on Israel.
- El-Sayed faces scrutiny for comments questioning whether progressive politics and Zionism are compatible, including accusing Israel of "genocide" in Gaza. Critics argue his rhetoric reinforces harmful stereotypes about financial influence, which he disputes.
- With the Michigan primary scheduled for Aug. 4, Stevens is polling roughly 5 points behind El-Sayed. The race serves as a national test of whether the party's traditional pro-Israel coalition can withstand progressive pressure.
- Both candidates have railed against the political establishment, specifically targeting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. El-Sayed indicated he would oppose giving Schumer another term as leader, while Lander called for "new leadership in the party."
- While Lander calls himself a "liberal Zionist," he shares El-Sayed's skepticism of Israel's military conduct. Lander argues that under Israeli sovereignty, "half" the people lack voting rights, and seeks to end military aid to protect Palestinian human rights.
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