Progressive stalwarts Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stumped for Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan this weekend. They argued El-Sayed and other progressive candidates aren’t just electable — they have their finger on the pulse of what Michigan voters want.
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Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed’s record on defund the police; Republican meddling
Bridge fact-checked claims by Haley Stevens and outside groups who’ve accused El-Sayed of benefitting from Republican spending and lying about his support for defunding the police.Â
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Abdul El-Sayed outraises Haley Stevens, but super PACs dominate Senate race
New financial disclosures show Abdul El-Sayed is outraising rivals in Michigan’s US Senate race. But super PAC spending heavily favors fellow Democrat Haley Stevens.
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Outside spending floods Michigan’s US Senate race — most for Haley Stevens
Outside groups have already spent more than $41 million in Michigan’s US Senate race, including $15 million from an AIPAC offshoot to benefit Democrat Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed
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Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens clash over cash in US Senate debate
In a testy debate, Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens traded claims of millionaire candidates and billionaire influence. Here are the facts.
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Full video: Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens debate in Michigan US Senate race
Watch a full recap of the hourlong debate between Michigan Democratic US Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.
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El-Sayed vs. Stevens: What to know about Michigan’s most interesting primary
Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary is down to Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens, pitting progressives against the party’s more moderate factions. Here’s what that means for voters.
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Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed overstates claim he erased $700M in medical debt
In his run for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed says he erased $700 million in medical debt as Wayne County health director. That’s a goal. So far, it’s much less.
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Abdul El-Sayed calls for public ownership of AI, citing risk of ‘human demise’
Potential AI regulation has emerged as a flashpoint in Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary, where Abdul El-Sayed is calling for a public ownership stake in tech firms as rivals propose guardrails.
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Abdul El-Sayed wins key UAW endorsement in tight US Senate race
The progressive wins the endorsement over competitors Mallory McMorrow and Haley Stevens.