Democratic Divisions Linger in Michigan Senate Race. Will Frustration with Trump Outweigh Them? – WTOP News
El-Sayed won the primary despite nearly $65 million in outside spending, and top Democrats and Republicans have lined up behind both candidates.
- With the November 3 election one week away, Democrats remain divided over nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's pivotal Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers, who seeks to replace retiring Senator Gary Peters.
- El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the August 4 primary despite nearly $65 million in oppositional outside spending, while Rogers has centered his campaign on an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
- Tensions flared over a Rebellion PAC ad linking U.S. support for Israel to high grocery prices, prompting criticism from Rabbi Aaron Starr and Rep. Stevens.
- Endorsements from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Gary Peters have bolstered El-Sayed, though some voters remain hesitant following the contentious primary and recent controversies.
- Whether Democratic divisions outweigh voter frustration with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party remains the central question as November 3 approaches.
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The Michigan Senate elections are no longer just competition for a parliamentary seat or on the balance of power within Congress, but have become an early test of the current struggle within the Democratic Party.
In Michigan, voters not only decide whether the US will break away from Trumpism, but also where democrats will be heading. If they had a boring candidate, victory would be hard for them to take. But they have Abdul El-Sayed.
Dem divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will Trump frustrations outweigh them?
With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats remain divided over their nominee in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race. The question now is whether those divisions will outweigh voter frustration with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
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Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration with Trump outweigh them?
With Election Day approaching, Michigan Democrats remain divided over Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed after a contentious primary
Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration
With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats remain divided over their nominee in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race. The question now is whether those divisions will outweigh voter frustration with President Donald Trump and the Republican
Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration with Trump outweigh them? – WTOP News
With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats remain divided over their nominee in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race. The question now is whether those divisions will outweigh voter frustration with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Criticism of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has persisted for months, both privately and publicly, since a contentious primary...
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