electability
Coverage of electability in the Nexus archive.
- El-Sayed Leads Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary, Polls Show
El-Sayed leads Representative Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary polls, with debates ongoing about which candidate will be more electable in November.
- Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
Democratic primary elections in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are serving as a test case for whether progressive candidates can win in competitive states and what electability means. The Midwest has become a high-stakes proving ground for such candidates.
- Dems clash over AIPAC money, ‘ogre’ attack and electability during crucial Senate debate
The Democratic Senate candidates in Michigan, El-Sayed and Stevens, clashed over AIPAC money, the 'ogre on a pike' remark, and electability during a primary debate. El-Sayed clarified his 'ogre' comment was about John Fetterman, not Stevens, while Stevens attacked El-Sayed's tax returns and national ambitions.
- In Michigan Senate Democratic debate, Stevens and El-Sayed spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens debated over outside spending and electability in their final Michigan Senate Democratic debate before the primary. The clash focused on campaign finance and electoral viability.
- A Battle for the Future of the Democratic Party
The Democratic primary in Michigan features a contest between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed for the Senate seat, highlighting a divide between moderate and progressive factions. The election tests whether a progressive candidate can win in a purple state and has implications for Senate control.
- The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states
Minnesota's Democratic U.S. Senate primary features a bitter race between Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who clash over corporate ties, electability, and strategies to counter President Donald Trump's administration. The contest reflects broader Democratic divisions in upcoming Midwestern primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, with progressive and moderate factions vying for influence.
- Bickering, electability, Trump take center stage at first of back-to-back GOP gubernatorial debates
GOP gubernatorial candidates John James, Perry Johnson, and Mike Cox engaged in personal attacks during a Fox 2 Detroit debate, focusing on electability and criticisms of each other's qualifications. They agreed on issues like tax cuts, budget reduction, and supporting President Donald Trump's agenda, but the debate was marked by bickering and accusations of deceit.
- Stevens courts McMorrow supporters, leans into electability pitch at small business visit
Haley Stevens, a Democratic candidate in the U.S. Senate primary, is courting former Mallory McMorrow supporters and emphasizing electability against Republican Mike Rogers. She contrasts her campaign with Abdul El-Sayed's, highlighting manufacturing support and claiming stronger general election prospects.