What You Need To Know About The Democratic Reckoning In Michigan

What You Need To Know About The Democratic Reckoning In Michigan Tomorrow, the Democratic Party’s future may be decided in Michigan.Progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed (levernews.com › abdul el sayed) is taking on establishment favorite Rep. Haley Stevens in a high-stakes primary (levernews.com › elections) to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.). But the race is about far more than one Senate seat — it’s a referendum on where Democrats go next. Will the corporate-funded establishment pick prevail, or will Democratic voters tell the party they’ve had enough of billionaires buying politics? The Lever has been closely reporting on this fight since the beginning. Here’s everything you need to know:At the center of the fight is healthcare. A longtime physician and Medicare For All champion, El-Sayed built his career around confronting the health insurance industry. Stevens, on the other hand, has rejected single-payer healthcare. We’ve spent years investigating the forces shaping this battle — and the powerful interests trying to influence its outcome.Meet The Democratic Insurgents Fighting To Save Their PartyThree upstart candidates have bold plans to win back working-class voters and fix the Democratic Party.The LeverDavid Sirota (levernews.com) Create a FREE account, or log in. Registered readers of The Lever get access to a limited number of free articles every month, breaking news alerts, and our Lever Daily newsletter. SIGN UP FREE Great! Check your inbox and click the link. Sorry, something went wrong. Please try again. Already have an account? Sign in