El-Sayed to Speak at Convention with Cleric Accused of Extremism
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The Story
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is scheduled to speak at the Islamic Society of North America's (ISNA) annual convention in Detroit from September 4-7. The convention roster includes Tariq Masood, a Pakistani cleric who has reportedly urged followers to marry off young female relatives, citing his own niece's marriage at 13. Masood has also been reported to have preached against Jews, with translations reviewed by The Washington Free Beacon stating he said Jews' cunning minds had worked to bring the world under their control and that the Quran condemns Jews. ISNA was named an unindicted co-conspirator in a 2007 federal prosecution, and a judge ruled in 2009 that the government presented ample evidence tying the group to Hamas. El-Sayed's campaign stated that the Democrat does not endorse anyone speaking at the conference and is not affiliated with other participants. Separately, a Fox News poll released Thursday suggests Republican nominee Mike Rogers leads El-Sayed 51% to 47% in the Michigan Senate race. The poll of 1,006 Michigan voters from Aug. 6-10 indicated 54% of voters are extremely or very concerned El-Sayed's positions are too extreme, while 51% said Rogers is too close to former President Donald Trump. Rogers holds an edge among independent voters, 48%-43%.
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What they agree on
- Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
- El-Sayed is scheduled to speak at the Islamic Society of North America's annual convention in September.
- Tariq Masood, a cleric who has made controversial statements about Jews and child marriage, is also listed as a speaker at the convention.
- A Fox News poll shows Mike Rogers leading El-Sayed 51% to 47% in the Michigan Senate race.
Where they split
- FrontPage Magazine and RedState emphasize El-Sayed's appearance with an imam who praised the Holocaust and child marriage, respectively.
- The Bulwark focuses on debunking a "puppy-killer" smear against El-Sayed regarding his tenure as public health director in Detroit, highlighting an increase in animal save rates.
- Raw Story and The Hill frame attacks on El-Sayed by Rep. Nancy Mace as politically motivated and false insinuations.
- Townhall and The Daily Wire frame El-Sayed as a "left-wing radical" and highlight his campaign's response to the controversy surrounding the convention speakers.
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