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Lawrence Leads Barrett, Regrets “Pillar” Remark, MAGA Ad Sparks Outcry

7/12/2026

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A poll shows Lawrence narrowly leading Republican incumbent Tom Barrett in Michigan’s 7th congressional district primary.
Lawrence says he regrets calling Black U.S. political leaders a “pillar” of capitalist, imperialist establishment.
Crush MAGA PAC spent $532,000 on an ad that mischaracterizes Lawrence’s $11,000 retirement investments and his 2024 vote as anti-Democratic.
Lawrence’s campaign says data-center projects damage landscape and lower property values, unlike state leaders who tout them for jobs.

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A poll shows Lawrence narrowly leading Republican incumbent Tom Barrett in Michigan’s 7th congressional district primary.
Lawrence says he regrets calling Black U.S. political leaders a “pillar” of capitalist, imperialist establishment.
Crush MAGA PAC spent $532,000 on an ad that mischaracterizes Lawrence’s $11,000 retirement investments and his 2024 vote as anti-Democratic.
Lawrence’s campaign says data-center projects damage landscape and lower property values, unlike state leaders who tout them for jobs.