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Abdul El-Sayed praised for response to anti-Muslim heckler

Original: # abdulelsayed # elections # politics The more I see Abdul El-Sayed the more I like him ; “ POWERFUL: Abdul El-Sayed has

Michigan politician Abdul El-Sayed is drawing praise after giving a sharp reply to a heckler who said voters could not get past his Muslim faith. He responded that "the book that matters for all of us is the US Constitution." Supporters are sharing the exchange widely as a standout moment ahead of the elections, with many saying it is boosting their regard for him.

Why now: The exchange is being shared as a powerful example of his response to religious bigotry during an election campaign.

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• # abdulelsayed # elections # politics The more I see Abdul El-Sayed the more I like him ; “ POWERFUL: Abdul El-Sayed has the perfect response to a heckler who said he can’t get past the fact that he’s Muslim: “The book that matters for all of us is the US Constitution.”… · tuckfrump · 1

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