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Politics · October 22, 2026

Sanders feuds with AIPAC over last-minute Rogers donations

Part of: Michigan Senate: El-Sayed vs. Rogers →
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Sen. Bernie Sanders and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) are in a public dispute following reports that AIPAC is providing significant financial support to Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race. The spending is directed against Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee and a critic of Israel's policies, marking a notable intervention by the group in a general election contest.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • AIPAC is making a last-minute donation/expenditure to support Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race.
  • The spending is targeted against Democratic candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
  • Sen. Bernie Sanders has publicly criticized AIPAC's involvement in the race.
  • Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a vocal critic of Israel.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The Hill reports the spending amount cited by Sanders is as much as $9 million.
  • The New York Times notes that AIPAC generally supports Democrats but is spending heavily in this instance against El-Sayed.
  • The New York Times mentions that the spending follows initial concerns from the Mike Rogers campaign.

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