The response followed a rally in Monroe where Vance called El-Sayed a "little weasel" and "one of the worst people running in the history of the US." Vance claimed El-Sayed invented a "fictitious background" and hates American history, urging voters to "punish" him at the polls. El-Sayed replied by defending his commitment to the U.S. and calling for the expansion of union protections and guaranteed healthcare.
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Abdul El Sayed Retorts to JD Vance's 'Weasel' Insults
US Politics5 days ago
The Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan told a crowd in Marquette on Oct. 15 that Vice President JD Vance could "take your buckeye and go shove it somewhere else." Abdul El-Sayed used collegiate mascots to mock Vance, identifying himself as a "fucking Wolverine" while questioning the optics of a candidate for the Michigan seat relying on an Ohioan to lead campaign efforts in the state.
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