Progressives push Medicare-for-All path in Michigan’s Senate race

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Progressive Democrats led by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rally behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s open Senate race, pitching Medicare for All and other left-wing policies while contending with a centrist opponent; the momentum from left-wing primary wins signals a shift for the party, but experts warn it may be hard to translate into swing-voter gains in a diverse Midwest, especially as Israel policy and money in politics complicate the race against the GOP challenger Mike Rogers.
- Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run - but can they lure back crucial swing voters? BBC
- He’s a doctor and a progressive. Will he win a key US Senate race in Michigan? The Guardian
- Insider: Internal battles rage within Michigan Democratic Party The Detroit News
- Abdul El-Sayed scores Sen Tina Smith's endorsement in Democratic primary that exposes party divide Fox News
- How Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate candidates differ on immigration, healthcare, data centers Michigan Public
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