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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed has issued an apology for past comments he made regarding a 2018 attack on a Michigan synagogue. The remarks have drawn criticism from Jewish community leaders and opponents in the closely watched state election.
Jewish Democrats say El-Sayed is making inroads securing community's support Haaretz
Donald Trump has denied reports of dwindling US missile supplies, threatening imprisonment for those who spread such information. This comes amidst various other news involving Trump, including past criticisms, assassination threats, and international relations.
A group of Jewish Democrats in Michigan have indicated they would support Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in an upcoming Senate race, citing El-Sayed's controversial statements regarding Israel.
A Senate candidate, Graham Platner, caused division at a Jewish Democrats summit, drawing strong criticism from JDCA CEO Halie Soifer regarding past actions.
Michigan Governor Tim El-Sayed has issued a formal apology for controversial statements he made in March following a shooting at a local synagogue. The remarks prompted immediate backlash from Jewish community leaders and Democratic lawmakers, prompting his public retraction.
Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed is facing increased scrutiny after an unearthed interview revealed his comments on Sharia as an 'obligation,' not out of fear. This, coupled with defections from Jewish Democrats, threatens his campaign in a race expected to be decided by narrow margins.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel received support from Jewish Democrats for her decision to skip the state party convention, citing long-standing concerns about antisemitism within the party, including allegations against Rashida Tlaib.
An opinion piece highlights that Jewish Democrats in Michigan are considering voting Republican if Abdul El-Sayed becomes the party's nominee, indicating a potential shift in political allegiance.
Meta Platforms' shares dropped significantly after the company boosted its capital spending forecast for AI development, despite reporting better-than-expected revenue for the quarter. Investors expressed concerns over the rising costs associated with the company's aggressive AI investments.
Democratic candidate El-Sayed has moved to distance his campaign from prominent surrogate Hasan Piker after Jewish Democrats raised concerns over Piker's critical remarks regarding Israel. The shift signals a strategic adjustment to address intra-party pressure on Middle East policy positions.
Jewish leaders in Michigan have called on the Democratic Party to ensure the protection of Jewish delegates at the upcoming convention. Soifer specifically urged El-Sayed to support and defend Jewish Democrats like Nessel.
The Democratic National Committee has approved a new primary election calendar, placing South Carolina as the first state to vote in the 2028 presidential primaries. This decision follows a battle over key voting blocs and exposes existing rifts within the party.
Jewish Democrats report that Israel has become a divisive issue in US primary elections, leading to some candidates losing endorsements and facing highly contested races based on their views on the country.