Michigan Senate debate spotlights increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric as midterms race heats up
"You going after my mom?" El-Sayed shot back as Rogers seemed to imply his opponent might have a family member on a "watchlist".
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"Are you going after my mom?"
— Abdul El-Sayed , Politician
"Well, if you have someone in your family that might be on the watchlist."
— Mike Rogers , Politician
"Mohammad is a Jihadist lunatic who hates our Country."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
A doctor and progressive Senate hopeful in Michigan.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Abdul El-Sayed's mother, a nurse practitioner associated with the Islamic American Relief Agency.
Mike Rogers is the House Armed Services Committee Chairman.
A political science professor at George Washington University who comments on political rhetoric.
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"You going after my mom?" El-Sayed shot back as Rogers seemed to imply his opponent might have a family member on a "watchlist".
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