Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed hits the GOP's Islamophobia campaign head-on using two new ads.
After winning the Michigan Senate primary, Aaron Rupar reportedEl-Sayed knew Republicans were going to hit him hard for being a Muslim and having brown skin.
"That's the only play they got. They're gonna point at me, they're gonna point at my name, like, 'Wow, he's different.' That's the best you got? You can't actually talk about what you want to do? My name is not raising your gas prices. My name is now taking us to war ... this is the best place in the world to be Abdul."
Democrats, this is the way.
Be proactive, instead of reacting to the garbage the GOP throws at us.
Abdul El-Sayed's Brilliant "Don't Stop Believin'" Ad
Journey’s 1981 anthem "Don't Stop Believin'" is often seen in American pop culture as a go-to song for white crowds at bars, weddings, and sports games. But the song is so popular because its emotional, hopeful lyrics appeal to people of all backgrounds, ages, and from around the world.
So the Michigan Senate candidate came in hot, with his first ad dropping the joyful Journey anthem under amazing video shots showing how El-Sayed is the American boy next door. Chef's kiss!
Brilliant El-Sayed's Grandparents Ad
The Michigan candidate shows his adorable grandparents, whom he loves, in another brilliant TV ad. El-Sayed shows that he spent lots of time with his grandparents over the years. His beloved grandma and granddad live in the mainly white area of Livingston County, MI.
The commercial addresses racism with an unspoken recognition. This ad humanizes the man who the GOP will try to portray as a “scary” Muslim choice. Upbeat, but it hits like a velvet hammer.
El-Sayed Keeps It Simple
The Michigan candidate keeps his values and message SIMPLE. He ain't talking about his 24-point policy paper. His priorities for the people he is running to serve are clear; he says this slogan every chance he gets:
Money out of politics.
Money in your pocket.
Medicare for All.
