Michigan Democrats Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed contest a closely watched U.S. Senate primary in Michigan, with the campaign increasingly focused on Israel and party priorities. In interviews with CBS News, Stevens and El-Sayed discuss how Democrats should approach Israel-related spending and engagement with allies, as well as the broader effort to shape the direction of the Democratic Party.
The coverage highlights the internal split among some Democrats over what issues should take precedence. CBS News frames Stevens as a moderate facing El-Sayed, a progressive, as the primary comes down to the wire, including questions about the role of political action committee money tied to AIPAC donations. CBS also features El-Sayed discussing ways to unify Democrats and his views on spending for Israel and other partners. Fox News reports that after Stevens’ narrow primary loss, she endorses El-Sayed and stresses her own positions, including describing socialism as dangerous and reaffirming her stance as a “Zionist Democrat.”
