Michigan Democrats clash over Israel ahead of Senate election

Two Michigan Democrats have clashed publicly over Israel policy, just days before a planned joint appearance in Detroit. Representative Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed three months ago, demanded he apologise for statements linking U.S. aid to Israel with Michigan's budget problems. She also called on him to condemn an advertisement that connected grocery prices to military aid, which she called antisemitic. El-Sayed accused Stevens of trying to reopen the primary fight. His campaign then asked her not to attend future events. Stevens had previously endorsed El-Sayed after her defeat. Other Democratic figures, including Representatives Debbie Dingell and James Clyburn, became involved in the dispute. Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers is trying to win over moderate Democratic voters in the competitive race.