Senate Republicans in Michigan are intensifying their campaign to support the GOP candidate in the state’s Senate race by focusing on alleged connections between the Democratic challenger and the Muslim Brotherhood, a group described as Islamist. The effort includes significant financial and organizational backing to emphasize these claims, despite the candidate’s strong denials of any affiliation. The strategy underscores a broader political debate over the candidate’s background and associations amid a closely watched election. Critics of the tactic argue it relies on disputed claims to sway voters in a tight contest.
Senate Republicans are making a last-ditch effort to save former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) in the Michigan Senate race by pouring money and effort into highlighting what they say are significant ties between Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed vigorously denies that he has any ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist...
