Kamala Harris to Campaign for Radical Anti-Israel Senate Candidate in Michigan
Former US VP Kamala Harris will campaign for Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, drawing scrutiny over his anti-Israel positions and refusal to recognize Israel.
Kamala Harris Backs Radical US Senate Candidate
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris announced she will campaign next week for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. El-Sayed has faced heavy criticism for refusing to recognize Israel's right to exist and for leveling extreme anti-Israel positions.
Harris's decision to support El-Sayed, who defeated pro-Israel Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the primaries, highlights a broader shift within the Democratic Party regarding Jerusalem. El-Sayed has characterized Israel's military campaign in Gaza as genocide and described the Israeli government in harsh terms.
Heated Michigan Senate Race
El-Sayed, a physician and the son of Egyptian immigrants, is locked in a fiercely competitive race against former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers. The contest is considered one of the most critical midterms matchups in the country.
"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" asked interviewer Hunt, to which El-Sayed responded by questioning the premise, stating that nobody asks if Palestine has a right to exist.
Vice President JD Vance recently denounced El-Sayed as "evil," while the Democratic candidate also drew controversy for receiving backing from radical internet streamer Hasan Piker during the primary campaign.
Broader Political Implications
As Harris weighs a potential presidential run for 2028, her active involvement in El-Sayed's campaign signals shifting political winds among party leadership. Observers note that mainstream figures increasingly embrace progressive candidates whose foreign policy stances break sharply with traditional bipartisan support for Israel.
