Abdul El-Sayed's campaign disinvites Haley Stevens from events to limit ‘distractions’
A public spat has cast Democratic tensions in the spotlight as the close US Senate race draws to a head
TL;DR
- Abdul El-Sayed requested Congresswoman Haley Stevens not attend his campaign events.
- El-Sayed cited a desire to avoid distractions and focus on the general election.
- The rift between El-Sayed and Stevens, who he beat in the primary, is spotlighting Democratic tensions.
- Stevens' fiancé has campaigned for Republican Mike Rogers.
- Stevens recently demanded El-Sayed denounce an ad linking higher prices to US support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- El-Sayed criticized Stevens for relitigating the primary and highlighted AIPAC's spending against him.
- Democrats worry the public feuding could harm their chances in a key Senate race.
- Michigan state senator Mallory McMorrow expressed concern over Stevens' actions.