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Senator Elizabeth Warren just threw her full support behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate primary, igniting a firestorm within the Democratic Party as the race becomes a flashpoint for the future of the party’s direction. El-Sayed, running on a no-corporate-money platform, welcomed the endorsement as a rallying cry for leaders who aren’t bought — a stance already backed by Bernie Sanders and AOC. Facing off against Haley Stevens, backed by Schumer and Peters, El-Sayed is battling not just a rival but a tidal wave of outside spending and GOP attacks targeting his progressive record. With the primary on August 4 and a November showdown against Mike Rogers looming, Michigan’s open Senate seat has become a bellwether for Democrats’ 2026 strategy — and the outcome could reshape the party’s identity for years to come.

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