Michigan's El-Sayed targeted by Republicans in Midterms race: Will the religion card work?
Summary
A France 24 program examines the Michigan Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, focusing on attacks on El-Sayed’s Muslim identity and the role of religion in the campaign. It also considers whether voters will focus more on identity or on economic issues such as tariffs and inflation, and how the race reflects shifts within both parties ahead of the midterms.Key Facts
- Donald Trump called El-Sayed a jihadist, according to the article.
- El-Sayed is seeking to become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
- El-Sayed’s Republican opponent is former Congressman Mike Rogers.
- El-Sayed campaigned as a Democratic Socialist and won the Democratic primary.
- Barack Obama and moderate Democrats have appeared in support of El-Sayed during the closing days of the campaign.
- The program discusses whether Michigan voters will prioritize religion and identity or economic concerns such as tariffs and inflation.
- Michigan is a swing state and a center of the U.S. auto industry.
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