Tag: Abdul El-Sayed

Much at stake for Arab Americans in Michigan’s vote

August 6, 2018September 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Much at stake for Arab Americans in Michigan’s vote Aug. 7 Michigan, which has one of the largest Arab American populations, will vote on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in primary elections. Many Arab Americans are on the ballot including Abdul El-Sayed for Governor on the Democratic ticket, and Rashida Tlaib for Congress, also on the Democratic…

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Left doesn’t care about Muslims, only uses them as wedge

July 17, 2018September 24, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Left doesn’t care about Muslims, only uses them as wedge Activists on the Left often claim that they champion the rights of others including Muslims and sometimes Arabs, but the truth is they really don’t support us. They just don’t mind using us for their own political agendas. Activists on the Left have been no…

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Abdul for Michigan airs first TV Campaign Ad “The People’s Summer”

May 1, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Abdul for Michigan airs first TV Campaign Ad “The People’s Summer” Ad features Little Miss Flint and Shaun King at campaign rally Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign for Michigan Governor begins airing its first television ad of the gubernatorial primary. The 30-second advertisement features Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaking at a rally in Detroit alongside prominent social justice…

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Democracy for America endorses Abdul El-Sayed forMichigan Governor

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Democracy for America endorses Abdul El-Sayed forMichigan Governor On Thursday, national progressive organization Democracy for America announced their endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign for Governor of Michigan. Founded by former DNC Chair Gov. Howard Dean, Democracy for America has nearly 70,000 members in the state of Michigan. “Democracy for America members could not be more…

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Governor candidate in Michigan denounces racist campaign tactics

April 25, 2018September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Governor candidate in Michigan denounces racist campaign tactics Breaking: Abdul El-Sayed’s statement on Anti-Muslim Bigotry By Ray Hanania A recent BuzzFeed investigation, titled “A Republican Running For Governor In Michigan Is Using Unfounded Conspiracy Theories Against A Muslim American Rival,” found that Patrick Colbeck, a Ted Cruz and Sean Hannity-endorsed GOP candidate for Governor, targeted…

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El-Sayed slams Detroit for water shut-offs

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

El-Sayed slams Detroit for water shut-offs Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate for Michigan governor, issued the following statement regarding threats by Detroit officials to shut off water to more than 17,000 homes. “There is no life without water. And yet, the City of Detroit shuts off water to thousands of Detroiters every year. Next month, up…

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El-Sayed eligible to continue run for Michigan Governor

January 31, 2018September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

El-Sayed eligible to continue run for Michigan Governor Michigan politics is not only messy, but the news media there is often driven by racism especially against Arab American candidates. Rumors, innuendos and ridiculous birther claims would normally be ignored if about non-Arabs but when an Arab is involved, they suddenly become front page headlines. The…

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El-Sayed offers Michigan plan to protect pre-existing conditions

May 4, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

El-Sayed offers Michigan plan to protect pre-existing conditions Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Candidate for Governor, Issues Statement on House Vote to Repeal ACA. Dr. El-Sayed says his plan for a Michigan public insurance program will protect Michiganders with pre-existing conditions [Detroit, MI] – Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic candidate for Michigan governor, announced that his plan for a…

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American Arab launches bid for Michigan governor

March 21, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania 3 Comments

American Arab launches bid for Michigan governor Michigan-born Egyptian American doctor and health care activist Abdul El-Sayed has announced his decision to throw his hat into the ring to run for Governor of the State of Michigan in the 2018 general election. El-Sayed will have to win the Democratic Party nomination before running for the office…

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