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Michigan AG Nessel endorses El-Sayed despite Israel concerns

Dana Nessel, a Jewish Democrat who criticized the Senate nominee, backs him over Republican Mike Rogers.

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What to know

  • Nessel, Michigan's first Jewish attorney general and a vocal El-Sayed critic, endorsed him for Senate, citing Trump opposition as determinative despite 'substantial disagreements' on Israel policy.
  • El-Sayed's views—including opposition to military aid to Israel and criticism of Gaza operations—continue to divide Michigan Democrats, with some Jewish Democrats considering voting for Republican Mike Rogers.
  • Nessel framed her endorsement as a choice between El-Sayed's domestic agenda (AI, climate, health policy) and Rogers' Trump alignment, rather than a full endorsement of El-Sayed's Israel position.

“I can't be true to my values if I even consider voting for Mike Rogers.”

Dana Nessel, Michigan Attorney General · Washington Examiner ↗

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Michigan AG Nessel endorses El-Sayed despite Israel concerns
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    Michigan Republicans attack Nessel's endorsement

    Michigan GOP Senior Communications Advisor Greg Manz issues a statement criticizing Nessel for endorsing El-Sayed, accusing her of lacking courage and of supporting a 'communist movement.'

    “She knows exactly how dangerous and destructive this communist movement has become, yet she remains too politically weak to confront it.”
    — Greg Manz
    • heatherlynn8571@mastodon.social

      MI MI Atty General Dana Nessel endorses Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate https:// wwmt.com/news/michigan-politic s/dana-nessel-abdul-el-sayed-endorsement-us-senate-attorney-general-politics-government-election-democrat-detroit-wayne-county-state

      heatherlynn8571@mastodon.socialMastodon3d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Nessel elaborates on endorsement at Detroit event

    At a Detroit event, Nessel clarifies her position to reporters, acknowledging substantial disagreements with El-Sayed while emphasizing greater areas of agreement, including shared criticism of Israel's government and concerns about AI regulation, climate change, and RFK Jr.'s health policies.

    “We both agree that the government, the current government of Israel, is not acting to the benefit of even the people of Israel let alone Palestinians…”
    — Dana Nessel
    • heatherlynn8571@mastodon.social

      MI MI Atty General Dana Nessel endorses Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate https:// wwmt.com/news/michigan-politic s/dana-nessel-abdul-el-sayed-endorsement-us-senate-attorney-general-politics-government-election-democrat-detroit-wayne-county-state

      heatherlynn8571@mastodon.socialMastodon3d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Nessel endorses El-Sayed despite previous criticism

    Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announces her endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in a podcast interview, setting aside her prior skepticism about his Israel views and his campaign association with controversial figures.

    “I don't want to say the choice is easy, but I am going to say there is no choice.”
    — Dana Nessel
    1. 2 outlets Michigan attorney general says she has ‘no choice’ but to support Abdul el Sayed

      first by Washington Examiner, 5d ago · also The Hill

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  5. background

    Nessel skips Democratic convention over harassment concerns — After El-Sayed becomes the Democratic nominee and some Jewish Democrats report being harassed by pro-Palestinian activists at the convention, Nessel decides to skip Michigan Democrats' August convention, citing that she no longer felt safe or welcome.

  6. background

    El-Sayed makes comments on synagogue attack — Abdul El-Sayed makes remarks that are interpreted as justifying a car-ramming attack on a West Bloomfield synagogue, drawing criticism from Jewish Democrats and Jewish community leaders.

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