"Israel and Iran are dangerous - each in its own way": The Democratic candidate at the center of a heated debate
A heated debate between Republican candidate Mike Rogers and progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for a Senate seat in Michigan. Rogers attacked El-Sayed over his anti-Israel positions, alleged ties to terrorist organizations, and his silence on the anniversary of the October 7 massacre. El-Sayed called Israel and Iran "dangerous each in their own way" and refused to commit to supporting arms shipments to Israel.
The first debate between the Michigan Senate candidates, Republican Mike Rogers and progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, was particularly heated. Rogers harshly attacked his opponent, accusing him of being "bought by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Al-Qaeda" and noting that El-Sayed's mother worked for an organization designated as a terror supporter. El-Sayed, known for his anti-Israel positions, was asked if he would support arms shipments to Israel and replied that he does not want tax money to subsidize war abroad. When asked who is more dangerous to the US, Israel or Iran, he called it a "ridiculous question" and said both are dangerous in their own way. Rogers also attacked him for not issuing a statement on the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre. El-Sayed explained he refrained from doing so to avoid turning the memorial day into a political event. A Quantus Insights poll from October 5-6 indicated a tight race: 48% for El-Sayed versus 47% for Rogers.