CNN’s Dana Bash Says ‘It’s Just Gross’ That Michigan Voters Wouldn’t Vote for a Muslim for President

We're not sure who conducted the poll, but CNN reported on Thursday that it indicated that 45 percent of Michanganders would not consider voting for a Muslim presidential candidate. Some pollster apparently believes that Abdul El-Sayed is going to run for the Democrats in 2028. Before turning the discussion over to her panel, CNN's Dana Bash added, "That's just gross." Hear that, Michigan? Bash puts nearly half of you in a basket of deplorables. It sounded later like she was going to say it was disgusting, but cut herself off and went with gross again.

CNN reacts to polling showing that 45% of Michigan voters don't want a Muslim Senator representing them in Washington:

"It's just gross." pic.twitter.com/bh8P382wzj
— johnny maga (@johnnymaga) September 17, 2026

She's instructing her viewers how to feel and what to say, or that's what I'm hearing.
— Vicki 🇺🇲 (@NoWarningShot_) September 17, 2026

They don’t want Islamic Ideology. I’m disappointed it’s only 45%.
— DriveBy Geek (@DriveByGeek) September 17, 2026

Even handed response from unbiased journalist
— miles canada (@milescanada3) September 17, 2026

Dana Bash is a far, far left activist. She’s gross. 🤮
— Trolius Maximus (@TroliusMaximus) September 17, 2026

It’s not gross, it’s called self preservation
— NEON GONE 🔺 (🐻 🔫 🐂) (@neonxgone) September 17, 2026

Only 45%?
This country is lost.
Come back in 400 years; by then we will tire of this and kick them out.
— Covfefe (@Dr_BaldEagle) September 17, 2026

She has a right to be upset. Why is this percentage so low? It should be at least in the 70% opposition range.
America's citizens want someone who will represent them.
Not ISLAM. ISLAM is not compatible with our Constitutional Republic. It is dedicated to a theocracy.
— Stephen Long (@Lamb2TS) September 17, 2026

What CNN doesn't understand is Michigan has had it with Muslims. We've endured them longer than anyone in this country and we want them gone.
— stars and stripes (@CapronStac78893) September 17, 2026