Bernie Sanders Warns of “Disgusting” Race‑Based Ads Ahead of Crucial Midterms

Grassroots Momentum in Florida and Minnesota

Senator Bernie Sanders told Face the Nation that he is closely watching the campaign of Angie Nixon in Florida, noting her “great grassroots campaign” and her upset win in the Democratic primary. He said her message about an economy that works for all is resonating not only in Florida but also in Minnesota and Vermont.

Michigan Senate Race and Intra‑Party Tensions

Sanders addressed the controversy surrounding Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed in Michigan. He acknowledged that Congresswoman Haley Stevens lost a very close primary and continues to voice concerns about El‑Sayed’s ads and his stance on Israel. Sanders emphasized that, despite those disagreements, many Michigan voters view the election as “the most important midterm election” because of the stakes involved.

Condemnation of Racist Attack Ads

During his recent visit to Michigan, Sanders said he had never in my life seen such disgusting, racist, fear‑mongering ads in the state. He described the ads that call Dr. El‑Sayed a “terrorist” and “jihadist” as “disgusting” and called it a “disgrace” that any Republican would support them.

National Stakes and the President

Sanders framed the midterms as a battle against what he called the most dangerous president we’ve ever had, labeling the president “authoritarian,” accusing him of rejecting the Constitution, offering massive tax breaks to billionaires, threatening health‑care coverage for 15 million people, and initiating an illegal war in Iran.

Opposition Voices

The interview also featured sound bites from Senator Ted Cruz and former President Donald Trump, who warned that El‑Sayed’s alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood pose a risk and that Michigan “does not need a senator who’s on the side of the terrorists.”

Sanders’ remarks underscore how midterm battles are being framed as a referendum on the nation’s democratic foundations.