AIPAC Is Betting Big on Michigan Democrat In Public Feud with Netanyahu
Summary
A super PAC connected to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has spent about $15 million supporting Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary and opposing Abdul El-Sayed. The race has grown intense, with Stevens criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and El-Sayed focusing on reducing AIPAC’s influence and ending U.S. military aid to Israel.Key Facts
- United Democracy Project, linked to AIPAC, has spent nearly $15 million in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary.
- Around $9.3 million supported Haley Stevens, while about $5.7 million opposed Abdul El-Sayed.
- Stevens has publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu accused Stevens of excusing antisemitism.
- Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed El-Sayed and criticized AIPAC’s spending in the race.
- El-Sayed wants to end U.S. military aid to Israel and opposes AIPAC-backed interference.
- The Michigan Senate seat is open after Senator Gary Peters announced retirement.
- Michigan is a key battleground state, narrowly won by President Trump in 2024, making the general election highly competitive.
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