Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive populist, beat Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's high-stakes Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
In Michigan's Democratic primary, Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, narrowly defeated incumbent House Representative Haley Stevens, marking a significant victory for left-wing progressives. The race, seen as a proxy battle for the party's future ideological direction, saw El-Sayed, endorsed by figures like Bernie Sanders, narrowly win with 48.5% of the vote to Stevens' 47.5%.
If El-Sayed defeats Republican incumbent Senator Mike Rogers in November, he would become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The race highlighted the divide between progressives and moderates over support for Israel, with Stevens receiving substantial backing from AIPAC, a pro-Israel lobby. El-Sayed's campaign focused on domestic issues such as healthcare and the economy, while also advocating for ending military aid to Israel.
After his win, El-Sayed pledged to support Stevens as they work to defeat Rogers. In a shocking turn of events, US President Donald Trump labeled El-Sayed a "Communist loser who hates Jews and Israel."
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