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Michigan Democratic Official Calls Senate Candidate “More Racist Than KKK”
9/9/2026, 7:55:07 PM
Whitsett’s Campaign Against Abdul El-Sayed
State Rep. Karen Whitsett, a Black Democratic lawmaker from Michigan, has launched a public appeal urging Black voters to reject U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Whitsett argues that the “far-left” of the Democratic Party treats Black voters as a monolith and that El-Sayed’s platform is “more racist than the KKK.” Whitsett frames her stance as “family over party” and “Bible first,” noting she will retire at the end of the year and is not seeking reelection.
Background and Context
El-Sayed’s campaign has promoted Medicare-for-All, a policy Whitsett says lacks a clear implementation plan and would place the government in control of health-care decisions. The candidate has also drawn criticism for appearing with socialist Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who has previously made extremist statements. Whitsett contends that El-Sayed’s associations and past remarks praising Mao Zedong and advocating violence against capitalists reveal a “socialist far-left” agenda that diverges from the interests of Black Michiganders.
Official Statements & Responses
She emphasized that Medicare-for-All “is not for all” and would change the dynamics of doctors and nurses. El-Sayed’s campaign did not return a request for comment on Whitsett’s criticism. In response, a group of Jewish Democratic leaders in Michigan issued an open letter stating they feel “threatened and alienated” by El-Sayed’s politics, citing perceived demonization of Jews and equivocation on terrorism.
Verbatim Quotes
- “You can see the serious divide of the crazy socialist far-left and especially the white women,” — Rep. Karen Whitsett — Rep. Karen Whitsett
