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politics1 month ago•9 min saved

El-Sayed seeks trust from Michigan Jewish Democrats after apology

Michigan U.S. Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed addressed about 300 Jewish Democrats at the Summer Simcha fundraiser in Birmingham, Michigan, after issuing apologies for earlier comments about a synagogue attack, saying he hopes to earn their trust. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel urged voters to consider broader global concerns and place the world’s needs above personal self-interest, while acknowledging internal party tensions over Israel policy and antisemitism. El-Sayed plans to hire a Jewish liaison and fielded questions on safety, community concerns, and policy stances, with some attendees remaining cautious about the candidate’s positions.

via Jewish Telegraphic Agency|

#dana-nessel #el-sayed #jewish-democrats

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Nessel urges Jewish Democrats to embrace a 'moral imperative' in Michigan's fall elections

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke at a private Birmingham gathering of Jewish Democrats, urging them to follow a 'moral imperative' that places the world’s needs above personal safety, invoking Queen Esther. She criticized political divides over Israel, did not endorse Abdul El-Sayed in the U.S. Senate race (he attended and apologized for past remarks), and noted safety concerns about public events. Some attendees indicated they might write in Nessel or otherwise withhold support for El-Sayed due to Israel-related concerns and his associations. Nessel, who is term-limited and cannot run again, did not attend the state party convention citing safety concerns.

via The Detroit News|

#abdul-el-sayed #dana-nessel #jewish-democrats

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

El-Sayed Courts Jewish Democrats as He Dodges Piker Disavowal

Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for past remarks about a synagogue attack but refuses to condemn left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, signaling a shift to appeal to Jewish Democrats and moderate voters while focusing on issues like affordability and health care ahead of the general election against Mike Rogers.

via Axios|

#abdul-el-sayed #hasan-piker #jewish-democrats

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

El-Sayed presses unity with Michigan Jewish Democrats after apologizing for past remarks

Michigan Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed is working to repair ties with Jewish Democrats after apologizing for controversial past remarks, meeting with Jewish leaders at a state convention and downplaying his ties to streamer Hasan Piker as he positions the race around domestic concerns and Palestinian self-determination, while some party members remain wary and call for continued dialogue ahead of the November election.

via CNN|

#abdul-el-sayed #aipac #hasan-piker

us-politics1 month ago•16 min saved

El-Sayed Apologizes for March Remark on Detroit-Area Synagogue Attack

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, apologized to Jewish Democrats for a March remark about a Detroit-area synagogue attack, saying he should have condemned the act in full and that his line 'hurt people hurt people' was a mistake; the Temple Israel incident in West Bloomfield Township was a targeted anti-Jewish attack, and the apology is part of his effort to win skeptical Jewish voters.

via The New York Times|

#apology #el-sayed #jewish-democrats

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Rogers wooing Jewish Democrats as El-Sayed's Israel stance roils Michigan Senate race

In Michigan's tight U.S. Senate race, Republican Mike Rogers is courting Jewish Democrats to cross party lines over Abdul El-Sayed's Israel comments and associations with progressive voices, arguing the leftward shift risks Jewish voters; El-Sayed defends his stance and condemns antisemitism while saying he can unite people, as Democratic leaders split on how to respond to the letter urging support for Rogers.

via Fox News|

#abdul-el-sayed #israel #jewish-democrats

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Trump's Controversial Comments Spark Backlash from Jewish Community"

Rep. Jared Moskowitz criticized former President Trump's remarks suggesting that Jewish people who vote for Democrats should have their heads examined, referencing Trump's past associations with individuals criticized for antisemitic rhetoric. Trump also repeated claims that President Biden has "abandoned" Israel, prompting criticism from the Biden administration. This is not the first time Trump has made such comments, and the Biden administration has previously condemned them as spreading false stereotypes.

via The Hill|

#biden-administration #donald-trump #israel

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Jewish Democrats Condemn Tlaib's 'Antisemitic' Social Media Post

Two senior Democrats in Michigan, State Sen. Jeremy Moss and Attorney General Dana Nessel, who are both Jewish, have criticized U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib for a social media post they consider to contain an antisemitic phrase. Tlaib defended her use of the phrase "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" as an "aspirational call for freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence" amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Moss and Nessel called on Tlaib to delete the post and acknowledge its potential harm.

via MLive.com|

#antisemitism #israel-hamas-conflict #jewish-democrats