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El-Sayed Goes on Offense as Michigan Democrats Clash in Senate Debate
The candidates clashed over AI policy, campaign donations and data center tax breaks as they tried to define themselves in a crowded primary.
- On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed, and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow clashed at the Mackinac Policy Conference over filibuster rules, campaign finance, and foreign policy in Michigan's competitive U.S. Senate primary.
- The Democratic primary has become increasingly competitive as the party seeks to hold the seat currently occupied by retiring U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, with the Cook Political Report identifying the race as the GOP's top opportunity to flip a Senate seat.
- El-Sayed repeatedly attacked his rivals over campaign donations, specifically criticizing Stevens for accepting support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, while an outside group recently reserved over $5 million in television advertising backing her.
- Michigan's two Democratic senators, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, told The Associated Press they are not planning to make an endorsement, saying the contest is becoming "messier than I would have liked."
- The primary winner will face former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers in November, who enters the general election with an uncontested primary and a President Donald Trump endorsement, positioning the race as critical for Democratic Senate control.
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Former public health official Abdul El-Sayed challenges opponents on corporate PAC and AIPAC donations at Michigan Democratic debate. Medicare for All advocate takes a stand.
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El-Sayed goes on offense as Michigan Democrats clash in Senate debate
Michigan Democrats have turned their first statewide televised Senate debate into a fiery clash, exposing the party’s deep divide over how to rebuild after its 2024 losses. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed aggressively targeted rivals Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow over…
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C 36%
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