In Michigan Senate Democratic debate, Stevens and El-Sayed spar over outside spending
Summary
In Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary debate, candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed disagreed on outside spending, U.S. aid to Israel, and who is more electable. Stevens is a moderate and criticized outside funding claims, while El-Sayed, a progressive, opposed military aid to Israel and highlighted large spending by pro-Israel groups supporting Stevens.Key Facts
- The debate was between Michigan Democratic Senate candidates Haley Stevens (moderate) and Abdul El-Sayed (progressive).
- The race is to replace outgoing Democratic Senator Gary Peters.
- El-Sayed criticized Stevens for receiving tens of millions from pro-Israel outside groups, including the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
- Stevens supports a two-state solution and denies outside spending affects her views on Israel.
- El-Sayed opposes U.S. military aid to Israel and called it a bad use of tax dollars.
- Stevens pointed out El-Sayed’s super PAC received money from his father-in-law, showing both sides use outside funding.
- Stevens and her supporting super PACs have spent over $61 million on ads; El-Sayed and his allies have spent about $15.3 million.
- The primary winner will face Republican Mike Rogers, who appeared with President Donald Trump, in the November election.
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