Home · Politics · Nov 2 archive
US midterms: 1 day to go – Democrats rally around El-Sayed amid attacks
· ConfirmedShare on
In Short: With one day until the US midterm elections, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed rallies support amid attacks from his rival Mike Rogers.
With just one day left until the US midterm elections, campaigning has reached a fever pitch, with Democratic and Republican leaders pulling out all the stops to mobilize voters. According to Al Jazeera, 46 million people have already voted early, and voting will also be held to elect governors in 36 of the 50 US states.
In Michigan, the Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers has heated up, with both candidates making their final appeals to voters. El-Sayed, in a statement to Al Jazeera, said, 'A vote for my rival Rogers is going to be a vote for Donald Trump,' as his campaign reportedly saw a fundraising surge after Stevens crossed party lines.
El-Sayed's campaign has also received support from Senate Democrats, who stated, 'We are united in our support for Abdul El-Sayed, because we know he will fight for the economic interests of working families in Michigan, unlike Mike Rogers, who is a tool of Donald Trump and billionaire donors.' Polling suggests El-Sayed has largely consolidated Democratic support.
The race has seen intense attacks from both sides. Rogers' campaign, in a statement to Fox News, accused El-Sayed of being 'a Jihadist lunatic who hates our Country, the Black People of Detroit, and wants to see the U.S. Fail.' Rogers' supporters have also criticized El-Sayed's demeanor, with one voter telling Fox News, 'He just comes off arrogant, like he’s talking down to everybody.'
Meanwhile, El-Sayed's campaign has faced criticism from Jewish voters over an antisemitic ad that blamed Israel for high egg prices in Michigan. The ad, reported by the Times of Israel, has caused concern among traditionally Democratic Jewish voters, despite the Democratic establishment rallying behind El-Sayed.
The race has also seen accusations of ballot-stacking tactics, with Talking Points Memo reporting that such tactics are common in politics and generally considered legal, having been employed by both parties in Alaska.
President Trump has also weighed in on the race, telling The Guardian, 'Democrats are the party of Abdul Mohammad El-Sayed.' He added, 'One good thing if you call somebody from that part of the world Mohammad, you’re about 65% sure to get it right. So if you have any problem with names, just call the guy Mohammad.'
The race has been closely watched, with Stevens' campaign spokesperson telling the BBC, 'We knew that this was going to be a close race, and that's exactly what we've got.' The spokesperson added that Stevens would 'fight for all Michiganders from every zip code to lower costs, protect manufacturing jobs, and take on Donald Trump's corruption and abuses of power.'
What's confirmed
- With just one day left until the US midterm elections, campaigning has reached a fever pitch, with Democratic and Republican leaders pulling out all the stops to mobilize voters. According to Al Jazeera, 46 million people have already voted early, and voting will also be held to elect governors in 36 of the 50 US states.
- In Michigan, the Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers has heated up, with both candidates making their final appeals to voters. El-Sayed, in a statement to Al Jazeera, said, 'A vote for my rival Rogers is going to be a vote for Donald Trump,' as his campaign reportedly saw a fundraising surge after Stevens crossed party lines.
- El-Sayed's campaign has also received support from Senate Democrats, who stated, 'We are united in our support for Abdul El-Sayed, because we know he will fight for the economic interests of working families in Michigan, unlike Mike Rogers, who is a tool of Donald Trump and billionaire donors.' Polling suggests El-Sayed has largely consolidated Democratic support.
- Meanwhile, El-Sayed's campaign has faced criticism from Jewish voters over an antisemitic ad that blamed Israel for high egg prices in Michigan. The ad, reported by the Times of Israel, has caused concern among traditionally Democratic Jewish voters, despite the Democratic establishment rallying behind El-Sayed.
- The race has also seen accusations of ballot-stacking tactics, with Talking Points Memo reporting that such tactics are common in politics and generally considered legal, having been employed by both parties in Alaska.
What's still developing
- The pair squared off in a televised debate on Thursday as their contest heats up ahead of the November midterms.
- Plus: Rubio is laying the groundwork for 2028, Hegseth is lobbying to keep his job after the midterms, the Democratic establishment is coming together for El-Sayed, Bibi has been very bad for Israel, and Trump has created a long-term security crisis for the West as a result of his Iran war.
- Meanwhile in the US midterms: An antisemitic ad from El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan: Israel is the reason Michigan residents are paying $7 for eggs pic.twitter.com/ZphLPM13GR The feud comes at a moment when much of the Democratic establishment has coalesced behind El-Sayed in the key Senate race, even as deep concerns remain among many traditionally Democratic Jewish voters.
- “When I’m on the ballot, we win everything. When I’m not on the ballot… it’s the midterms… when I’m not on the ballot, people don’t show up. Please show up and vote," the president said.