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How anti-Muslim rhetoric is influencing the pivotal Michigan Senate race

Attacks aimed at Democrat Abdul El-Sayed have brought back painful memories for some in a contest that has raised questions about the acceptability of Islamophobia in politics

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How anti-Muslim rhetoric is influencing the pivotal Michigan Senate race

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