Abdul El-Sayed Pushes Back on Faith and Family Attacks in Michigan Senate Race

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is forcefully responding to attacks on his faith and questions about family members.

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Abdul El-Sayed Pushes Back on Faith and Family Attacks in Michigan Senate Race

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan’s Senate race, is facing attacks on his faith as the campaign enters its final weeks.

He has also faced pointed questions about members of his family. El-Sayed has responded forcefully to the attacks and scrutiny, according to The New York Times.

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