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El-Sayed Campaign Bars Stevens from Final Michigan Events Amid Israel Dispute

Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign has asked former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens to skip all upcoming events, including a planned Nov. 1 church appearance, ending a last-minute bid for unity. The split follows Stevens’ demand that El-Sayed condemn an outside ad linking US aid to Israel with domestic cost-of-living issues. El-Sayed dismissed the request as relitigating the August primary, while Stevens argued a disclaimer is not a condemnation. The rift threatens Democratic unity in a pivotal race against Republican Mike Rogers, with Stevens’ fiancé voting for the GOP candidate.

via USA Today|

#abdul-el-sayed #democratic-unity #haley-stevens

politics2 months ago

Crockett Rejects Talarico Endorsement, Focuses on Texas Downballot Races

Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirmed she will not campaign for Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, choosing instead to support downballot candidates in Texas. While Talarico leads in polls against Republican Ken Paxton, Crockett argues that voter motivation in Texas requires broad engagement beyond the top of the ticket. Her stance contrasts with earlier calls for unity and highlights ongoing tensions within the Texas Democratic Party following a contentious primary.

via The Washington Post|

#democratic-unity #james-talarico #jasmine-crockett

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El-Sayed’s Piker Ties Fracture Michigan Democrats Ahead of Senate Vote

Michigan Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed faces internal party division and Republican attacks over his association with streamer Hasan Piker, whose recent comments on Israel and Jewish Americans sparked widespread condemnation. While El-Sayed distances himself from Piker’s rhetoric, he refuses to fully disavow him, citing a shared commitment to anti-antisemitism and progressive values. This standoff has stalled endorsements from key Democratic figures, including Rep. Hillary Scholten and House candidate Jeremy Moss, while Republicans leverage the dispute to portray El-Sayed as radical. The controversy threatens to derail El-Sayed’s focus on cost-of-living issues in a pivotal battleground state where Democrats seek to retain Senate control.

via The Washington Post|

#2026-midterms #abdul-el-sayed #democratic-unity

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Wisconsin Democrats Launch Unity Tour Amid Progressive Surge and 2028 Endorsement Tests

Wisconsin Democrats are organizing a unity tour following a contentious gubernatorial primary, aiming to bridge divides between progressive and moderate factions. The race between democratic socialist Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley highlights internal party tensions over electability in swing states. Meanwhile, other Midwest primaries test the influence of potential 2028 presidential candidates, with figures like Pete Buttigieg and Chris Murphy endorsing opposing sides in Minnesota and Connecticut. Outgoing Governor Tony Evers has not yet committed to supporting the nominee, raising concerns about campaign cohesion ahead of the general election against Republican Tom Tiffany.

via Politico|

#2028-endorsements #democratic-unity #francesca-hong