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They’re Battle-Tested Democrats. Do Voters Care?
Haley Stevens and Angie Craig were celebrated by Democrats in 2018. This year, they’ve faced tough primaries. Read More
Democrats try to present a united front in Michigan after bitter primary
Michigan Democrats are set to gather Friday to show unity behind their statewide candidates. This comes three days after a heated U.S. Senate primary highlighted divisions between the party's progressive and moderate wings. Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official who narrowly beat Rep. Haley Stevens for an open Senate seat, will attend. El-Sayed’s victory is seen as a win for progressives and a sign of discontent with establishment politicians. With less than three months before the general election, Democrats are under pressure to close ranks in a race that will help determine control of the Senate. Read More
'Black Community Has Been Hurting with the Voter Suppression'
On Thursday's broadcast of CNN's "The Story Is," Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) pushed for support for Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and said | Clips Read More
Those Worried About El-Sayed on Israel 'Have to Make a Personal and Private Decision'
On Thursday's broadcast of CNN's "The Story Is," Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) responded to a question on what she'd say to former supporters of hers who | Clips Read More
Sayed win against Haley Stevens? A quick analysis.
On Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, I had my eyes glued to the live results for the Michigan Democratic Senate primary on the Associated Press’ website. Read More
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out" and "we did the unity deal"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail. Read More
‘What’s your choice between a Republican and a crazy person?’ Insiders dish on midterm prospects after Michigan
The contentious primary in Michigan makes Republicans giddy at the prospect of picking up disaffected Haley Stevens supporters not enthused about a progressive like Abdul El-Sayed. But, Eric Garcia writes, they are increasingly worried about Texas Read More
Abdul El-Sayed re-introduces himself
US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed scored an important victory against incumbent House Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary, a closely watched contest that pitted... Read More
Michigan Senate primary shows Democratic establishment has lost its grip
The narrow victory of former health official Abdul El-Sayed over four-term Rep. Haley Stevens marked yet another stumble by the traditional power brokers. Read More
Michigan Gov. Whitmer supports El-Sayed after backing opponent in primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who had endorsed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary, expressed support for Abdul El-Sayed after he won the contest. Read More
HUGH HEWITT: Rogers vs. El-Sayed is the Senate race America must watch
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate Democratic primary over Haley Stevens by 1%. He will face GOP nominee Mike Rogers in the fall Michigan Senate race. Read More
Shifting US politics offers opportunity for Palestinian self-determination
On August 5, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for the US Senate in Michigan, beating Haley Stevens, who was backed by the Read More
El-Sayed wins Michigan primary
DETROIT -- Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official who harnessed Democratic frustration with the party establishment, narrowly defeated U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, setting up a crucial test for progressives in a key battleground state. Read More
El-Sayed scores major win for progressives in Michigan Senate primary; Trump says "great news" for GOP
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan, defeating establishment-backed Representative Haley Stevens in a closely watched primary election that marks a significant victory for the party's progressive wing, Politico reported. Read More
Abdul El-Sayed wins close Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed edges out moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic senate primary by roughly 15,000 votes after hours of ballot counting. Read More
What's next for Haley Stevens after Michigan U.S. Senate primary defeat?
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens' bid for the U.S. Senate is over, but at 43, her political career may not be. Read More
The Latest: Trump talks up the economy at a Las Vegas casino
President Donald Trump is making a rare appearance in Nevada to sell voters on his handling of the economy against a backdrop of high interest rates, a national housing shortage and gasoline made more expensive by the Iran war. His address on Wednesday comes ahead of November's midterm elections, which will determine which party controls Congress. Meanwhile, progressive U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary, which became a proxy battle for the party's direction. Tuesday's elections also included a Democratic primary victory by Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell in his rematch against Rep. Cori Bush, who was targeted by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee after denouncing Israel’s military action in Gaza. Read More
How Abdul El-Sayed went from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in a victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state. El-Sayed narrowly defeated U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and will face Republican Mike Rogers in November. The seat is pivotal to Democrats’ chances of flipping the Senate. El-Sayed will face the challenge of uniting a divided Democratic base after a bruising primary. El-Sayed, a former health official, campaigned on “Medicare for All,” halting military aid to Israel and campaign finance reform. He had support from progressive leaders including Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Read More
Abdul El-Sayed beats Haley Stevens in Michigan primary, lifts progressives
Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. The result boosts progressives but leaves Democrats needing unity before a crucial November battle. Read More
Sayed After Democratic Primary Win
El-Sayed narrowly beat Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. Read More