“If I Prove That You Can Win Statewide Taking on AIPAC, That Is Catastrophic”
On July 8, Abdul El-Sayed had just wrapped up a campaign stop inside a sweltering church auditorium in Ferndale, Michigan. The room was packed with supporters fanning themselves with campaign signs, many braving the summer heat to hear the progressive Senate candidate make his case against his opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens. Then came the applause. […]
In a recent interview, Abdul El-Sayed, a Senate candidate in Michigan, discussed the influence of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on his campaign. El-Sayed, who has been vocal about his stance on foreign policy and the impact of political contributions, stated that AIPAC's support for his opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens, has been a significant factor in the race.
The organization has invested over $30 million in the campaign, making it the largest expenditure by AIPAC in an electoral contest since its United Democracy Project super PAC was launched in 2021. El-Sayed emphasized that AIPAC's investment is not about keeping money in Michigan, but rather diverting it to Israel, thus affecting the outcome of the election.
He argued that the race is not just about local issues, but also about the broader implications of political corruption and the need to address the influence of money in politics.
Written by urgent.news from Mother Jones's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
