# Republican senator says Muslim Senate nominee El-Sayed is unfit because he's not Chrisitan

- Published: 2026-10-29T20:02:44Z
- Updated: 2026-11-01T16:09:25Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/2026-10-29/ty-article/.premium/gop-senator-says-hopeful-el-sayed-is-unfit-because-hes-not-christian/000001a1-892c-d73c-abb3-fd7f712b0000
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The Nexus Project, an antisemitism watchdog, rebuked Moreno, warning that making belief in Jesus a test for public service would disqualify every non-Christian and urging both parties to reject his message

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