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Divided Democrats face a moment of truth in Michigan Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed, a democratic socialist backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, leads in Michigan's Senate Democratic primary against establishment favorite Haley Stevens. The race highlights a partisan clash within the party between left-wing and center-left factions, with AIPAC spending $30 million to support Stevens. El-Sayed's momentum could shift the party's direction, while Stevens' supporters argue she better represents moderate voters.
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