Michigan Democrats
Coverage of Michigan Democrats in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan Democrats, Republicans kick off general election campaigns with dueling rallies
Michigan Democrats and Republicans held dueling campaign kickoff rallies this week, emphasizing party unity and the state's potential influence on national politics. During these events, candidates made pointed statements; one Democrat took aim at a Republican candidate regarding his history of aligning with corporations or Donald Trump.
- Detroit democratic candidates rally together following primary
Voters learned who the candidates were earlier this week, and today they got to see them together for the first time. Jocelyn Benson and Garlin Gilchrist were among the candidates speaking to a packed house at Renaissance High School.
- Pete Buttigieg: Everyone’s ‘watching the state of Michigan right now’
Michigan Democrats held a general election kickoff rally where Pete Buttigieg emphasized that the state's high stakes are attracting attention from around the world. Abdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens in a bruising primary, and he now faces Mike Rogers for the Senate seat. The unifying efforts highlight Michigan's importance as a major battleground state for future political contests.
- Can Abdul El-Sayed Unify Michigan Democrats Ahead of the General Election?
The article examines Abdul El-Sayed's potential to unify Michigan Democrats ahead of the general election, noting his narrow margin of victory as a possible indicator of future challenges.
- Ahead of the midterms, Democrats face reckoning in Michigan primary
Michigan Democrats are holding a Senate Primary with national and international attention, serving as a proxy for the Democratic Party's direction in the upcoming Midterm elections. The race is critical as Michigan, a swing state, has a Senate seat Republicans could flip to gain control.
- Insane: Michigan Dems pick Amir Makled, who praised terrorists and calls Jews demons?
Amir Makled, a Michigan Democrat, has faced criticism for retweeting anti-Semitic and pro-terrorist content, including labeling Jews as 'demons' and mourning the death of a Hezbollah leader. His controversial statements include deleted tweets praising Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as anti-Israel rhetoric.
- At MSU, Abdul El-Sayed bets Hasan Piker can help bring the online left into the tent
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed collaborated with internet personality Hasan Piker at Michigan State University, prompting criticism from fellow Democrats over potential risks to Jewish voter relations and the party's November election prospects.