A Michigan Senate candidate is defying expectations by confronting critics who question his stance on the Muslim Brotherhood, Israel, and his faith rather than simply defending himself. Positioned amid a surge in Islamophobic incidents described as the worst since 9/11, the Democratic hopeful is pushing back by demanding clarity on the basis of these repeated inquiries. Instead of allowing others to scrutinize his loyalties, he is challenging the assumptions driving the scrutiny. The approach marks a sharp contrast to typical political responses in the face of such challenges.
Against a backdrop of rising Islamophobia, Michigan Senate hopeful has challenged premise of repeated questions on Muslim Brotherhood, Israel and faith As a candidate positioned at the center of what researchers say are the worst Islamophobic attacks seen since the aftermath of 9/11, many would expect Abdul El-Sayed to simply defend himself and move on.Instead, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Michigan has repeatedly demanded those who question his positions on Israel, the Muslim Brotherhood and his faith, explain the premise of their inquiry. Rather than let others put his loyalties on trial, he has tried to put their assumptions on trial. Continue reading...
