Michigan Senate primary dispute intensifies over Israel and campaign spending

Tensions in Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary escalated online after Abdul El-Sayed criticized AIPAC, a pro-Israel lobbying organization that has spent heavily on advertising opposing his campaign.

Representative Haley Stevens responded on social media, criticizing El-Sayed's campaign record and accusing him of blaming Jewish Americans for his political problems. Stevens said she wanted to focus on costs, stock trading by elected officials, federal abuses of power and Michigan manufacturing.

El-Sayed has faced scrutiny for his positions on Israel and Gaza, including support for halting U.S. military assistance to Israel. He has endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while Stevens has backing from Chuck Schumer and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

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