Anti-Billionaire Abdul El-Sayed Backed by Soros—List of Wealthy Supporters
Summary
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who promises to reduce the influence of big money in politics, held a fundraiser hosted by Jeffrey Soros, the nephew of billionaire George Soros. His Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, criticized him for accepting money from wealthy donors, while polls show the race between them is very close.Key Facts
- Abdul El-Sayed is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan as a Democrat.
- He promises to reduce the power of big money in politics.
- Jeffrey Soros, related to billionaire George Soros, hosted a fundraiser for El-Sayed.
- Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, criticized El-Sayed for accepting donations from wealthy people.
- El-Sayed’s campaign responded by highlighting the millions spent by corporate interests supporting Rogers.
- Recent polls show El-Sayed holds a narrow lead or they are nearly tied.
- Senate Majority PAC, aligned with Democrats, has spent $30 million in Michigan.
- Michigan’s largest newspaper, the Detroit Free Press, endorsed El-Sayed despite him never holding elected office before.
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