El-Sayed and Stevens clash over AIPAC and other takeaways from the Michigan Senate debate
AdImpact says $46.1 million has already been spent or reserved in the race, with 74% backing Stevens, intensifying the candidates’ dispute over donors and electability.
- On Tuesday, Democratic Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and U.S. Rep Haley Stevens faced off in a tense debate, sparring over campaign funding, Israel policy, and their qualifications to defeat Republican Mike Rogers in the August primary.
- The high-stakes contest aims to secure a Senate majority for Democrats, who require a net gain of four seats next year; the debate proceeded without state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, who dropped out on July 5th.
- El-Sayed criticized Stevens for allowing "$40 million of outside spending, the bulk of it coming from AIPAC," claiming special interests dictate her politics and refusing control by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
- Stevens defended her record as a "workhorse," contrasting her legislative experience with El-Sayed's online presence while advocating a two-state solution affirming Israel's right to exist alongside the people of Palestine and in Gaza.
- Both candidates challenged each other's electability against Rogers, as the victor will represent Democrats in a battleground state critical to the midterm elections this year with four weeks remaining until the August 4 primary.
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