Michigan Senate hopeful Dr. Abdul El-Sayed formally apologized to Jewish Democrats for weaving a jab at Israel in his response to an attack on a Michigan synagogue in March.
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El-Sayed apologizes for comments on a terrorist's family; Clyburn grants him a second chance same day.
“Nobody's asking a candidate to be silent forever, but watch how fast the machine grants forgiveness once it needs the coalition back — same day, same news cycle, no cooling-off period required. That's not a second chance, that's a receipt for a deal already made.”
“Clyburn's second-chance line is just basic human decency, not a strategic embrace of a coalition El-Sayed happens to bring to the ticket — although, sure, that coalition exists, and sure, the timing helps. Forget the coalition was mentioned.”
The receipts
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Sunday said he supports Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) after he apologized for comments he made following an attack on a Detroit-area synagogue earlier this year, with the South Carolina House…
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