Abdul El-Sayed has refused super PAC funding. An anti-AIPAC PAC says it will spend for him, anyway
A super PAC formed to counter the influence of pro-Israel political action committees confirmed that it will boost Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, despite the candidate’s pledge to refuse all super PAC…
Assessment
Abdul El-Sayed's pledge to refuse super PAC money is being tested by an outside group that intends to spend on his behalf anyway. This creates a political tension between a candidate's stated principles and the independent spending that can occur without his approval. The involvement of a PAC specifically targeting AIPAC adds a layer of ideological conflict to Michigan's primary race. How El-Sayed responds to this unwanted support will be closely watched by voters and opponents alike.