The Democrats’ Fight Over Israel Is Just Beginning
Divisions over Israel broke open in Michigan, and they will continue when the party controls Congress.
Democrats face a difficult challenge after their midterm campaign in Michigan. Former President Obama praised the state for potentially electing Abdul El-Sayed and Elissa Slotkin to the Senate, creating a diverse and powerful delegation. However, tensions quickly emerged when Representative Haley Stevens withdrew her support for El-Sayed.
Stevens cited El-Sayed's stance on Israel as the key issue dividing Democrats. El-Sayed, a Muslim, has made statements about Israel that some Jewish Michiganders find problematic. Despite the initial enthusiasm, the outcome masked apprehensions among Michigan Democrats about the potential for tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to disrupt the party's broad coalition.
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