How the Michigan Senate primary became a battle for Democrats’ soul
PodcastsHow the Michigan Senate primary became a battle for Democrats’ soulMichigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks with Astead Herndon about electability, the left-right dichotomy, and more.by Astead HerndonJul 18, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCShareGiftSen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is introduced by Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on May 3, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Sarah Rice/Getty ImagesAstead Herndon is a host and editorial director at Vox, helping lead politics coverage across text, video, audio, and social media platforms.The Democratic Party is at war with itself, and nowhere is the fight clearer than the Michigan Senate primary.
- ▪PodcastsHow the Michigan Senate primary became a battle for Democrats’ soulMichigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks with Astead Herndon about electability, the left-right dichotomy, and more.by Astead HerndonJul 18, 2026, 12:00 PM UT
- ▪Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is introduced by Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on May 3, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
- ▪Sarah Rice/Getty ImagesAstead Herndon is a host and editorial director at Vox, helping lead politics coverage across text, video, audio, and social media platforms.The Democratic Party is at war with itself, and nowhere is the fight clearer
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PodcastsHow the Michigan Senate primary became a battle for Democrats’ soulMichigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks with Astead Herndon about electability, the left-right dichotomy, and more.by Astead HerndonJul 18, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCShareGiftSen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is introduced by Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on May 3, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Sarah Rice/Getty ImagesAstead Herndon is a host and editorial director at Vox, helping lead politics coverage across text, video, audio, and social media platforms.The Democratic Party is at war with itself, and nowhere is the fight clearer than the Michigan Senate primary. On one side: Rep.
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