Scoop: Mike Rogers-AIPAC rupture roils Michigan Senate race
Summary
Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, has asked the pro-Israel group AIPAC not to run ads for him in the upcoming election. This has caused tension between Rogers’ team and AIPAC, as the group had spent millions trying to defeat Rogers' Democratic rival, Abdul El-Sayed, who is critical of Israel.Key Facts
- Mike Rogers is the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
- Rogers’ team asked AIPAC not to advertise for him in the general election.
- AIPAC had spent over $30 million to oppose Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primary.
- Abdul El-Sayed criticizes Israel and used AIPAC’s spending against his opponent in the primary.
- AIPAC wanted a public role in defeating El-Sayed because Rogers is pro-Israel.
- Rogers’ team believes AIPAC’s ads helped El-Sayed by giving him a target to attack.
- Talks between Rogers’ team and AIPAC have stalled, with GOP donors trying to mediate.
- Michigan has a large Arab American population and a majority of voters oppose continued U.S. aid to Israel.
- The election outcome may depend more on voters’ views of the economy than on Israel-related issues.
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