How the Michigan Senate primary activated every bitter Democratic grudge The Democratic Party's infighting in Michigan's Senate primary has exposed deep seated divisions within its progressive wing, reminiscent of the 2016 and 2020 presidential primaries.
The contest between Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El Sayed has become a litmus test for the party's ability to reconcile its establishment and insurgent factions.
The dynamic between Stevens, backed by AIPAC and the Democratic establishment, and El Sayed, endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, mirrors the tensions of the past two presidential cycles.