The big news was that the progressive won in Michigan primary but there were other races in other states that did not get as much ink.
We have a little FYI…..breakdown of the races….
https://theweek.com/politics/democratic-primaries-wins-leftist-center
Meanwhile back to Michigan….it is fascinating because AIPAC spent a ba-zillion dollars to defeat El-Sayed and it failed spectacularly….but not to worry AIPAC and their cash will not go away in Michigan….The Democratic establishment squandered its remaining credibility kowtowing to AIPAC, the most powerful foreign lobby, widening the chasm between the Democratic base and its leadership. AIPAC funding and endorsements from Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Gretchen Whitmer carried little weight in Democratic primaries.
AIPAC just spent $32 million trying to beat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary—and lost. Now the pro-Israel lobbying giant is weighing a second, more unusual maneuver, by putting serious money behind Republican nominee Mike Rogers in the November general election. The tactic would mark a sharp break for an organization that has long cast itself as firmly bipartisan and only began direct election spending in 2022, the New York Times reports. El-Sayed defeated US Rep. Haley Stevens, who had AIPAC’s backing, in a close race on Tuesday.
AIPAC’s United Democracy Project super PAC has about $80 million in the bank, and allies expect “tens of millions” could flow into the Michigan race. AIPAC’s spokesperson said its members are determined to see voters reject El-Sayed, who has centered criticism of Israel in his campaign and pledged to cut off US aid. Rogers, by contrast, calls himself a strong backer of Israel. The group’s primary spending has drawn blowback, per the Times, with polling showing nearly half of Michigan Democrats view AIPAC unfavorably and strategists warning that heavy-handed intervention is backfiring in blue primaries. Still, some donors want AIPAC to “double down.” There are pro-Israel voices warning that siding with a Republican in a swing-state Senate race could further erode AIPAC’s standing with Democrats.
It is no secret that I do not like or trust AIPAC and their intentions….so to say I am pleased that they lost their cash puts a smile on my face.
I doubt that this was a major concern of the voter, their pro-Israel stance, the fact that their candidate lost is a good sign for the US….I just hope this becomes a trend and AIPAC looses all the political teeth.
Maybe now more people will see AIPAC for what it is…..a foreign agent that influences the voting here in the US.
The fun will be that a challenge for debates has been offered…..
After winning Michigan’s Democratic primary contest for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed wasted no time on Wednesday, challenging the Republican nominee, former Congressman Mike Rogers, to five debates before the November general election.
“Mike,” El-Sayed said at a podium while speaking with reporters on Wednesday morning, “I know you’re gonna say no ‘cause you’re a coward: Five debates, all right?”
“If you’re willing to stand with me and have a conversation—you and I both know that you will wither in front of your own crimes. But Imma make sure Michiganders know about them,” he continued. “By the time we’re done, you are not gonna have safe quarter from people holding you accountable to what you’ve done for them here in Michigan. We will send you back to Florida where you belong.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/abdul-el-sayed-results
It will be fun to hear what excuses Rogers will offer to avoid the debate.
Does anyone think that Rogers is willing to put his MAGA leaning policies to the public in this forum….I say nope…..after all like most MAGA leaning people he is a coward.
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