Source: Fox News
Summary
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the state’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary. Stevens is considered a centrist candidate and is running against progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Whitmer’s endorsement could give Stevens a boost in the state. Stevens has also been backed by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Michigan Sen. Gary Peters. The primary is set for August 4, and the winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in November.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Governor Whitmer endorses Rep. Stevens, giving her a boost in the state.
Stevens is also backed by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Michigan Sen. Gary Peters.
Dr. El-Sayed is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The primary is a familiar dance between centrists and progressives.
The outcome will determine which Democrat will face Republican Mike Rogers in November.
And so, the familiar question remains: who will appeal to Michigan voters?
