Trump and Vance Target Michigan Candidate Before Midterms
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President Trump and Vice President Vance have increased their attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate running for the Senate in Michigan. The Senate is part of the US government that makes laws.
Reports say Trump and Vance have used racist and Islamophobic language against El-Sayed. These are unfair comments based on his race and his Muslim religion.
The attacks are happening as the United States enters the final week of the midterm elections. Midterms are votes held halfway through a president's four-year term, deciding many seats in Congress.
At the same time, Trump has been touring Texas as part of his final campaign push. This means he is visiting places and speaking to voters before the election ends.
El-Sayed is one of several candidates hoping to represent Michigan in the Senate. His campaign has become a focus of national attention because of the president's comments.
The story is being closely followed because midterm elections can change the balance of power in Congress, the part of government that includes the Senate and House of Representatives.
Critics say the language used by Trump and Vance is harmful and divisive. Supporters of the president have defended his comments as normal campaign rhetoric.
With voting day approaching, both major parties are trying hard to win support. The Michigan Senate race is seen as an important contest in this election cycle.
Vocabulary6 words
- Senate
- a part of the US government where senators make laws
- racist
- treating someone unfairly because of their race
- Islamophobic
- treating someone unfairly because they are Muslim
- midterm elections
- elections held halfway through a president's four-year term
- campaign push
- a strong final effort to win votes before an election
- Congress
- the US law-making body made up of the Senate and House
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1. US Senate seat for Michigan 2. During the final week before the midterm elections 3. It could affect the balance of power in Congress
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
President Trump and Vice President Vance have increased their attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate running for the _____ in Michigan.
Reports say Trump and Vance have used _____ and Islamophobic language against El-Sayed.
The attacks are happening as the United States enters the final week of the _____.
At the same time, Trump has been touring _____ as part of his final campaign push.
El-Sayed is one of several candidates hoping to represent Michigan in the _____.
The story is being closely followed because midterm elections can change the balance of power in _____.
Critics say the language used by Trump and Vance is harmful and _____.
With voting day approaching, both major parties are trying hard to win _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think political attacks sometimes focus on a candidate's race or religion?
- How important do you think midterm elections are compared to presidential elections?
- What responsibilities do you think political leaders have when speaking about opponents?
- Do you think campaign rhetoric like this affects how people vote? Why or why not?
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