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A Michigan Senate primary is becoming a test of whether Obama nostalgia, big-money super PACs, and establishment muscle can still defeat a progressive insurgent. In this condensed recap of Breaking Points, hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti break down how Haley Stevens is being boosted by selective Obama messaging, major outside spending tied to AIPAC-backed groups, and new support from Senator Gary Peters, while Abdul El-Sayed leans on Bernie Sanders-style progressive energy and the UAW endorsement. The discussion also unpacks the fallout from mailers that imply Obama support, the battle over union credibility, and why this Democratic primary could reveal how far institutional power can still move voters. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.