Michigan Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed has called on his supporters to refrain from launching personal attacks against rival candidate Rep. Haley Stevens, amid a series of awkward speaking gaffes that have left her open to ridicule on social media. El-Sayed's appeal comes as tensions rise in the increasingly competitive primary, with Stevens facing mounting criticism for her verbal missteps. The gaffes have sparked widespread online mockery, with many questioning whether Stevens is ready to take on a high-stakes Senate seat. As the primary heats up, El-Sayed's plea to his supporters suggests he's trying to shift the focus away from his opponent's mistakes and onto more substantial policy issues.


Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Friday urged his supporters to stop making personal attacks against his primary rival, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), after several speaking gaffes sparked online mockery. “It’s become impossible to ignore the way that people online make fun of my opponent for things that have nothing to do with her...