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Democrats' Internal Fight Hits Michigan

Democrats' Internal Fight Hits Michigan

Democrats' Internal Fight Hits Michigan
The Democratic Party's progressive wing wanted a big win on Tuesday. They wanted to defeat the center-left establishment in an ideological battle.
The victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary will have to wait.
The race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens remained too close to call on Wednesday.
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Abdul El-Sayed spoke at a primary election night event on August 5. He is a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
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Abdul El-Sayed told supporters they would have to wait longer to see the outcome of the race.
El-Sayed had a thin lead over Stevens as votes were counted. He was backed by prominent progressive leaders like Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Haley Stevens said it had been a long night. She gave an update on the close race.
Mike Rogers argued that Abdul El-Sayed is 'a special sauce of crazy'.
Haley Stevens spoke to supporters on election night. She is a candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
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The progressive wing brought its ideological battle with the establishment to Michigan. The contest became the biggest stage in the intraparty fight.
Abdul El-Sayed would be the nation's first Muslim senator if elected. He supports 'Medicare for All'.
El-Sayed has called for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He criticized Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide' against Palestinians.
Establishment Democrats view Stevens as more electable than El-Sayed. They think his past comments have drawn controversy.
More than $80 million was spent on the primary. This made it the most expensive Democratic Senate nomination contest in history.
El-Sayed said they would spend their money, but not $70 million. He said they were still standing despite being outspent.
El-Sayed urged party unity and targeted former Rep. Mike Rogers.
Stevens also targeted Rogers during her primary night speech.
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Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers stands for a Fox News Digital interview.
Haley Stevens said Republicans would throw dirt and mud at them. She argued they want to keep the U.S. Senate red.
The progressive-versus-establishment battle played out in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
William Lawrence edged out two more moderate Democrats. He was backed by Sanders and El-Sayed.
The party's internal battle was on display in Michigan's heavily Democratic 13th Congressional District.
Rep. Shri Thanedar was challenged by state Rep. Donovan McKinney. McKinney was backed by Sanders and El-Sayed.
There were wins for centrists to cheer.
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Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in the Democratic primary. Bell was backed by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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Democratic Rep. Wesley Bell speaks at his Democratic primary victory celebration.
Bell was boosted by outside money. He outspent Bush and her allies.
Bush accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians during its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Bell said they kept their promise to voters. He will continue to work for them.
Bush criticized Bell for skipping candidate forums. She said he was controlled by billionaires.
Bush said it upset her that Bell didn't show up to candidate forums.
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Former Rep. Cori Bush speaks after losing the Democratic Congressional primary.
Two candidates who are not left-wingers captured Democratic nominations in Michigan.
Matt Bennett said it's not clear the party has shifted to the left. He thinks the Michigan Senate result may reflect a unique situation.
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Fox News' Matthew Donnell and Luke Trevisan contributed to this report.
Paul Steinhauser covers the national campaign trail for Fox News.