Democratic contender Abdul El-Sayed hits back at JD Vance over ‘evil’ taunt
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- Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed accused Vice President JD Vance of using a “dog whistle” in attacks against him.
- El-Sayed said depriving people of healthcare and affordable groceries represents “evil,” responding to Vance’s criticism of him and his views.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, responded to Vice President JD Vance’s attacks by accusing him of using a “dog whistle.”
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El-Sayed said it was “evil” to deny people healthcare and affordable groceries. Vance had described El-Sayed as representing “terrible evil” and accused him of fighting for one group at the expense of others.
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