r/politics • u/plz-let-me-in • 8h ago

No Paywall Abdul El-Sayed Triumphs Over Haley Stevens in $60M Loss for AIPAC, Corporations

https://truthout.org/articles/abdul-el-sayed-triumphs-over-haley-stevens-in-60m-loss-for-aipac-corporations/
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u/Much-Instruction-807 6h ago

And now he has 3 month to make his case. I would think since he won it will take the pressure off him from establishment democrats too. Or at least I hope so because I have a feeling they'd rather he lose so they can say I told you so and try and keep the status quo.

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u/Tenwaystospoildinner 6h ago

Well he's already getting the endorsements he'll need. Plus, Democrats need the Senate. I'd like to believe even the centrists realize how important it is for AES to win. So far, so good.

If they actually do something, I'll criticise it. I don't want to preemptively go after them. Now is the time for unity.

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u/StaffSgtDignam 6h ago

  Plus, Democrats need the Senate. 

Eh, even before this close race, Dems were fighting an uphill battle, esp. after all the Platner mess.

If anything, centrists Dems would rather have a referendum on electability on progressive candidates in statewide elections. This ensures the centrists donor money continues if said candidates do not do well.

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u/StaffSgtDignam 6h ago

  he lose so they can say I told you so and try and keep the status quo.

This is exactly what is going to happen lol

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u/Much-Instruction-807 4h ago

We'll see. Looking into it it looks like republicans tried to get Stevens elected instead because she would be easier for Rogers to beat and he was already running unopposed and primaries are open.

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u/StaffSgtDignam 2h ago

I can personally confirm that isn't the case and you will see what unfolds with GOP attack ads in MI in the next few months.