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David Beamer criticizes Abdul El-Sayed at Trump rally in Michigan

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RedState, The Daily Wire and Townhall report that David Beamer, father of Flight 93 passenger Todd Beamer, spoke at a Sunday rally in Michigan that Donald Trump attended. According to the outlets, Beamer urged voters to reject Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him anti-American and saying he was endorsed by foreign enemies. The outlets quote Beamer saying the enemy is right here among us and naming the Democratic Socialists of America. The outlets say the Michigan Senate election takes place on November 3. RedState also reports that the event backed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and gubernatorial candidate John James.

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  1. David Beamer, father of Flight 93 passenger Todd Beamer, spoke at a Sunday rally in Michigan.

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    RedState, The Daily Wire, Townhall
  2. Beamer said Trump was at the rally and that the event supported Republican Mike Rogers.

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    RedState, The Daily Wire
  3. Beamer called Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed anti-American and said foreign enemies endorsed him.

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    RedState, The Daily Wire
  4. Beamer said the enemy is right here among us and named the Democratic Socialists of America.

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    The Daily Wire, Townhall
  5. The Michigan Senate election takes place on November 3.

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    The Daily Wire, Townhall

How each side tells it

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RedState, The Daily Wire and Townhall all report David Beamer’s Sunday rally remarks against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Only the right side is present in this sample, and its outlets center Beamer’s warnings about the election.

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    3 outlets

    All three Far Right outlets headline Beamer’s attacks on El-Sayed; RedState uses combative verbs and Townhall leads with the enemy-within line, while The Daily Wire stresses his warning to voters.

    David Beamer, Dad of Flight 93 Hero Todd Beamer, Tells MI Voters 'the Enemy Is Right Here Among Us.'
    TownhallFar RightAll right-leaning headlines

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In the outlets’ own words

  • Loaded verb

    tore intoMore neutral: criticized

    The phrase “tore into” adds dramatic force to a description of criticism.

    He did not mince words as he tore into Rogers' radical opponent, Abdul El-Sayed.

    Used byRedState (Far Right)

  • Loaded modifier

    radicalMore neutral: Democratic

    Calling the candidate “radical” pre-judges him before the reader weighs his positions.

    He did not mince words as he tore into Rogers' radical opponent, Abdul El-Sayed.

    Used byRedState (Far Right)

  • Loaded verb

    ShredsMore neutral: criticizes

    The verb “shreds” signals a harsh attack beyond a plain description of criticism.

    'Let's Roll' — Father of 9/11 Hero Shreds Abdul El-Sayed at Trump Rally

    Used byRedState (Far Right)

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  • Beamer’s attacks on Abdul El-Sayed
  • Flight 93 family connection
  • Democratic Socialists of America as an enemy within
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  • TownhallFar Right

    David Beamer, Dad of Flight 93 Hero Todd Beamer, Tells MI Voters 'the Enemy Is Right Here Among Us.'

    David Beamer, the father of Todd Beamer, the Flight 93 passenger who helped take down the aircraft and thwart the terrorists' plan back on September 11, 2001, spoke to a rally in Michigan about the upcoming midterms, including the candidacy of Abdul El-Sayed and the rise of the …

  • Father Of 9/11 Hero Uses Son’s Famous Last Words In Warning To El-Sayed

    The father of 9/11 hero Todd Beamer, who helped lead the passenger revolt against the hijackers aboard United Airlines Flight 93, urged Michigan voters to reject Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the upcoming Senate election. …

  • RedStateFar Right

    'Let's Roll' — Father of 9/11 Hero Loaded verb“Shreds”The verb “shreds” signals a harsh attack beyond a plain description of criticism.More neutral: criticizesDisagree with this highlight? Abdul El-Sayed at Trump Rally

    The father of 9/11 hero Todd Beamer, David Beamer, took to the stage at Sunday's Trump rally in Michigan to support Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and gubernatorial candidate Rep. John James (MI-10).

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    First to report

    RedState, Oct 25, 5:29 PM EDT

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  1. RedStateFar RightOct 25, 5:29 PM EDT
  2. The Daily WireFar RightOct 26, 5:37 AM EDT
  3. TownhallFar RightOct 26, 10:00 AM EDT

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