DSA-Backed Left Aims to Unseat Michigan Democrats in Primaries

El-Sayed's socialist allies reject GOP claims about Dems embracing the far left

Abdul El-Sayed's allies argue his Democratic primary victory reflects progressive populism focused on working families, not a far-left shift within the party.

Nervous Chuck Schumer Dodges Questions About Endorsing Socialist Michigan Senate Candidate in General Election and Whether Rise of DSA is Good for Party

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters – Aug. 4, 2026 America’s top-ranking Democrat, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), is running away as the Democratic Socialists of America storm his party.  Schumer on Tuesday fielded questions from reporters during a weekly press conference, where he was asked about his party’s DSA wing and once again dodged the questions. A reporter asked about tonight’s Michigan Senate p…

Mark Ruffalo backs Michigan left-wing candidates in fundraiser video

Actor MARK RUFFALO on the democratic socialist movement: "This is our movement coming to bear fruit. I mean, this is what we started in 2016. This is where the progressives have been moving ... And they have to spend more and more money each time to beat us. And it's just a matter of time till they flop, and this could be it."

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Star Mark Ruffalo Backs Democratic Socialist Candidates During Abdul El-Sayed Fundraiser

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" star Mark Ruffalo was thrilled to announce his support of several communist Democratic Socialists of America candidates in races in Michigan and said that "progressives" have been working toward socialist and communist ideals since 2016.

The Democrat Establishment's Pivot on DSA Insurgency Begins, and This Is Not Gonna Go Well

Democrat establishment faces DSA insurgency as Michigan Senate primary shifts political power in 2026.

Shifting left, Democrats see universal health care, taxing the rich as ‘essential,’ Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Regional Media News

WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Liberal Democrats now make up a clear majority of their party and view universal healthcare, greater abortion access and higher taxes on the rich as essential political positions, underscoring how Democrats have moved leftward in recent years, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The finding comes ahead of a Tuesday Democratic primary in which left-wing doctor Abdul El-Sayed is vying against moderate U.S. Represen…