El-Sayed split Michigan Democrats. Whether they unify could decide Senate control
Michigan Democrats are struggling to unify following a contentious primary, with nominee Abdul El-Sayed working to mend relationships with Jewish voters. Party leaders are emphasizing the importance of party cohesion to secure a crucial Senate seat.
Why it matters
The internal divisions within the Democratic party in Michigan could have significant implications for the balance of power in the US Senate.
FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. — After a contentious primary last month, Michigan Democrats are trying to unify in an effort to hold a Senate seat crucial to reclaiming the majority. Healing the fractures is proving complicated.
The struggle to stitch the party back together spilled into the open again in recent days — this time as nominee Abdul El-Sayed sought to reassure wary Jewish voters, who make up a key part of the Democratic coalition in the state.
Some Jewish Democrats were already skeptical of El-Sayed, a longtime critic of Israel who skewered his primary opponent over the millions of dollars in spending on her behalf by the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC.
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