Brad Lander Endorses Anti-Israel Progressive Candidate Who Hesitated to Condemn Synagogue Terror Attack
‘Partners in Resetting US Foreign Policy’: Brad Lander Endorses Michigan Senate Candidate Accused of Anti-Israel Extremism Brad Lander, the New York Democrat who recently toppled US Rep. Dan Goldman in a closely watched House primary,…
Assessment
Brad Lander's endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed injects a high-profile New York voice into a Michigan Senate primary that is shaping up as a referendum on Democratic foreign policy toward Israel. The controversy centers on El-Sayed's past hesitation to condemn a synagogue terror attack, a detail that could mobilize both pro-Israel donors and progressive activists. The outcome of this race may signal how much room the party has for candidates who challenge its traditional Israel stance.