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Abdul El-Sayed leads Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate primary as outside spending reaches record levels

Abdul El-Sayed is currently leading Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, despite being significantly outspent by pro-Israel interest groups. El-Sayed, a progressive doctor and public health advocate, is campaigning on a platform of "Medicare for All" and a desire to remove money from politics. In contrast, Stevens, a sitting member of Congress, is the favored candidate of the Democratic establishment and is backed by heavy spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Records show that over $60 million in outside spending has poured into the race, with the United Democracy Project, a super PAC backed by AIPAC, spending more than $30 million to support Stevens. El-Sayed has framed the race as a test of whether a populist outsider can defeat the traditional political establishment. While Stevens emphasizes her experience and ability to attract the "mushy middle," El-Sayed argues that the US should prioritize domestic issues like healthcare and housing over unrestricted military aid to Israel. The winner of the primary will face Republican candidate Mike Rogers in the general election.

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