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El-Sayed courts Democrats after bitter primary
Michigan's progressive Senate nominee meets with party leaders to mend fences and secure support for the general election.
In brief
Michigan's progressive Senate nominee meets with party leaders to mend fences and secure support for the general election. El-Sayed is rebuilding relationships with the Democratic establishment after a contentious primary, though key leaders remain noncommittal about campaigning with him. Originally reported by Fox…
Progressive insurgent seeks establishment backing
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed traveled to Washington to meet with top Democratic leaders after running his primary campaign against the party establishment.
Schumer stays noncommittal on support
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the meeting was great and friendly but would not confirm whether he and El-Sayed had resolved their differences or would campaign together.
“Look, we have to win Michigan, and we had a great and friendly meeting.”
Bitter primary battle with Stevens
El-Sayed's primary fight against Rep. Haley Stevens was one of the most contentious Democratic races this cycle, pitting progressive insurgents against the party establishment.
Some senators pledge campaign help
Senators Mark Kelly, Ed Markey, and Chris Murphy said they would help El-Sayed, with Kelly planning to visit Michigan and Markey offering to raise money.
“I'm gonna be in Michigan here in a couple of weeks.”
Peters shifts from Stevens endorsement
Retiring Sen. Gary Peters, who initially backed Haley Stevens, is now endorsing El-Sayed and says Democrats are coming together for the general election.
“The Democrats are coming together. We understand how important this election is.”
Hasan Piker controversy largely ignored
Democrats did not focus on El-Sayed's relationship with controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker during the meeting, with some senators claiming unfamiliarity with him.
“Hasan what? I don't even know who that is.”
El-Sayed dismisses Piker questions
When pressed about Hasan Piker, El-Sayed said Michigan voters care about affordability, not the controversy, and that the conversation is removed from what people are discussing.
“They really don't care about that. They really don't.”
Democrats confident about Michigan
Senate Democrats are determined to flip Michigan and keep it blue, viewing it as essential to gaining Senate control from Republicans who currently hold a 53-47 majority.
“He's gonna win.”
The headline
El-Sayed is rebuilding relationships with the Democratic establishment after a contentious primary, though key leaders remain noncommittal about campaigning with him.
