Abdul El-Sayed Sees Windfall in Donations After Betrayal by Stevens
The leftwing former public health official has been the headline of the midterm elections after primary opponent Haley Stevens changed her endorsement to Republican opponent Mike Rogers Sunday.
TL;DR
- Abdul El-Sayed's campaign announced record fundraising of $2.4 million on Sunday.
- Celebrities including Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda have endorsed El-Sayed.
- This surge follows primary opponent Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers.
- Stevens' decision has caused controversy and led to resignations within the Democratic Party.
- El-Sayed, a potential first Muslim senator, has faced attacks from Republicans.
- The Cook Report changed its rating for the race from 'toss-up' to 'Lean D'.