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Michigan Senate candidate Haley Stevens, in her first television interview after conceding the Democratic primary to progressive Abdul El-Sayed, told CBS News’ Major Garrett she stands by the concerns she raised about El-Sayed’s position on Israel, but also stressed the primary is now over. “No Republican is my enemy....

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NEWS: Haley Stevens joins me for the first cable news interview after her tight Michigan primary loss. She says she’s open to campaigning alongside Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, but there isn’t a plan to do so yet. She sidestepped a question about his views on Israel.
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NEWS: Haley Stevens joins me for the first cable news interview after her tight Michigan primary loss. She says she’s open to campaigning alongside Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, but there isn’t a plan to do so yet. She sidestepped a question about his views on Israel.

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NEW: Haley Stevens gives The Story Is the first cable TV interview after losing the MI Senate primary to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed: “We had a decent conversation. Everything that needed to be said in the primary was said…I am a Zionist Democrat in Michigan…I’m still very much in this party.” Message to Israel supporters who are concerned about El-Sayed? “People need to make a personal & private decision.” Why did she lose? “He got more votes!”
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NEW: Haley Stevens gives The Story Is the first cable TV interview after losing the MI Senate primary to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed: “We had a decent conversation. Everything that needed to be said in the primary was said…I am a Zionist Democrat in Michigan…I’m still very much in this party.” Message to Israel supporters who are concerned about El-Sayed? “People need to make a personal & private decision.” Why did she lose? “He got more votes!”

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Former health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, CBS News projects. The 41-year-old is set to take on former Rep. Mike Rogers in November. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Former health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, CBS News projects. The 41-year-old is set to take on former Rep. Mike Rogers in November. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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Michigan Democrats are divided over the future of the party as progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed and establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens battle for the Democratic Senate nomination. El-Sayed, endorsed by Bernie Sanders and other progressive leaders, is campaigning on policies including Medicare for All and abolishing ICE, while Stevens argues she is the strongest candidate to defeat Republican Mike Rogers in November. Despite the contentious primary, both Democrats say they will back the party's nominee in the general election. | Rich Edson
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Michigan Democrats are divided over the future of the party as progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed and establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens battle for the Democratic Senate nomination. El-Sayed, endorsed by Bernie Sanders and other progressive leaders, is campaigning on policies including Medicare for All and abolishing ICE, while Stevens argues she is the strongest candidate to defeat Republican Mike Rogers in November. Despite the contentious primary, both Democrats say they will back the party's nominee in the general election. | Rich Edson

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Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary race remains close, with progressive Abdul El-Sayed holding onto a small lead over moderate Haley Stevens as votes continue to be counted. El-Sayed told "CBS Mornings" his campaign is focused on uniting Democrats after the hard-fought primary and defeating Republican Mike Rogers in November. He said, "We welcome anybody and everybody who understands that we need a government of the people, by the people and for the people."
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Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary race remains close, with progressive Abdul El-Sayed holding onto a small lead over moderate Haley Stevens as votes continue to be counted. El-Sayed told "CBS Mornings" his campaign is focused on uniting Democrats after the hard-fought primary and defeating Republican Mike Rogers in November. He said, "We welcome anybody and everybody who understands that we need a government of the people, by the people and for the people."

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Michigan democratic senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed says the government is meant to be ‘for the people’ as he and Haley Stevens remain neck and neck with votes still being counted, with El-Sayed projected to win.
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Michigan democratic senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed says the government is meant to be ‘for the people’ as he and Haley Stevens remain neck and neck with votes still being counted, with El-Sayed projected to win.

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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaks with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe about his constituency and what he would like the Democratic Party to look like as his primary run against Rep. Haley Stevens reaches its final stretch.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaks with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe about his constituency and what he would like the Democratic Party to look like as his primary run against Rep. Haley Stevens reaches its final stretch.

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Progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed addressed Republican Mike Rogers after being projected to win the Michigan Senate Democratic primary. “If you want a senator who is going to stand up to Donald Trump, then you’ve got your option right here.”
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Progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed addressed Republican Mike Rogers after being projected to win the Michigan Senate Democratic primary. “If you want a senator who is going to stand up to Donald Trump, then you’ve got your option right here.”

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Michigan Democrats have chosen their Senate nominee after a race that became a test of where the Democratic Party is headed. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in a primary that drew record-breaking turnout.
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Michigan Democrats have chosen their Senate nominee after a race that became a test of where the Democratic Party is headed. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in a primary that drew record-breaking turnout.

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Former Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, CBS News projects. CBS News Executive Director of Elections & Surveys Anthony Salvanto said the results raise questions about youth voter turnout and whether Democrats can build the coalition needed to win in November.
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Former Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, CBS News projects. CBS News Executive Director of Elections & Surveys Anthony Salvanto said the results raise questions about youth voter turnout and whether Democrats can build the coalition needed to win in November.

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We met a Haley Stevens voter at today’s Michigan Dems Rally and asked why he’s supporting Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in November. His answer is exactly what Democratic unity should look like: the primary is over, the coalition is growing, and Michigan is coming together to send Abdul to the U.S. Senate. Watch below 👇
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We met a Haley Stevens voter at today’s Michigan Dems Rally and asked why he’s supporting Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in November. His answer is exactly what Democratic unity should look like: the primary is over, the coalition is growing, and Michigan is coming together to send Abdul to the U.S. Senate. Watch below 👇

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Despite securing unprecedented funding, establishment candidate Haley Stevens is on course to lose Michigan’s Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed. Alex Kane and Sarah Leah Whitson spoke with us about the Israel factor in this election. Full report ▶️
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Despite securing unprecedented funding, establishment candidate Haley Stevens is on course to lose Michigan’s Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed. Alex Kane and Sarah Leah Whitson spoke with us about the Israel factor in this election. Full report ▶️

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🚨PURE CLASS: Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed praises Haley Stevens after a hard-fought primary: “Haley brings the best of herself to her work. She is one of the most committed public servants that you’ll ever meet.” THIS is how you unite a party and move forward.
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🚨PURE CLASS: Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed praises Haley Stevens after a hard-fought primary: “Haley brings the best of herself to her work. She is one of the most committed public servants that you’ll ever meet.” THIS is how you unite a party and move forward.

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🚨NOW: Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks after his narrow primary win. "You're not supposed to beat $70M in outside spending... my hope is that our democracy will never be the same."
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🚨NOW: Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks after his narrow primary win. "You're not supposed to beat $70M in outside spending... my hope is that our democracy will never be the same."

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CNN says Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has launched a website that plays his opponent, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens’, remarks about Israel on an endless loop. “Israel comes to me in my dreams,” Stevens says, over and over again. The website is linked below.
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CNN says Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has launched a website that plays his opponent, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens’, remarks about Israel on an endless loop. “Israel comes to me in my dreams,” Stevens says, over and over again. The website is linked below.

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Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are head to head in the Michigan US Senate Primary Election results with a race too close to call, but El-Sayed is projected to win. Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey explains what this race means for the midterm elections.

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WATCH: Dana Perino says the only real difference between far-left Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan comes down to one issue: antisemitism. “Haley Stevens in Michigan is being called a moderate. It sort of depends on your definition. She has a 94% progressive record. What is the difference maker between her and Sayed? It’s Israel and AIPAC. That is the only thing.”
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WATCH: Dana Perino says the only real difference between far-left Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan comes down to one issue: antisemitism. “Haley Stevens in Michigan is being called a moderate. It sort of depends on your definition. She has a 94% progressive record. What is the difference maker between her and Sayed? It’s Israel and AIPAC. That is the only thing.”

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70,731 views • 1 month ago

Haley Stevens says Israel comes to her in her dreams... while campaigning in the Michigan Senate primary. Ethan Levins suggests that may help explain her loss to Abdul El-Sayed, arguing voters care more about the wellbeing of their own state than foreign nations. “This is psychotic. This is our politics? It’s just who can love Israel more.” Full interview on Sanchez Effect.
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Haley Stevens says Israel comes to her in her dreams... while campaigning in the Michigan Senate primary. Ethan Levins suggests that may help explain her loss to Abdul El-Sayed, arguing voters care more about the wellbeing of their own state than foreign nations. “This is psychotic. This is our politics? It’s just who can love Israel more.” Full interview on Sanchez Effect.

Rick Sanchez

10,548 views • 18 days ago

President Trump criticized Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed during a speech in Las Vegas on Wednesday, accusing him of hating Jews and Israel and calling him a "communist." The former public health official won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face Republican Mike Rogers in November. Ahead of Tuesday’s primary, El-Sayed told CBS News that his commitment to Jewish safety is the same as his commitment to his children. "That's the highest commitment I can offer as a father," he said.
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President Trump criticized Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed during a speech in Las Vegas on Wednesday, accusing him of hating Jews and Israel and calling him a "communist." The former public health official won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face Republican Mike Rogers in November. Ahead of Tuesday’s primary, El-Sayed told CBS News that his commitment to Jewish safety is the same as his commitment to his children. "That's the highest commitment I can offer as a father," he said.

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25,649 views • 23 days ago

Michigan Democrat Rep. Hillary Scholten says Abdul El-Sayed is sexist. "There is a uniquely sexist bent to the things he has said about women...he said that Congresswoman [Haley] Stevens couldn't string two sentences together, that she was sort of an empty vessel..."
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Michigan Democrat Rep. Hillary Scholten says Abdul El-Sayed is sexist. "There is a uniquely sexist bent to the things he has said about women...he said that Congresswoman [Haley] Stevens couldn't string two sentences together, that she was sort of an empty vessel..."

RNC Research

16,111 views • 1 month ago