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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Back El-Sayed in Detroit Primary Fight

7/26/2026

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Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallied at Detroit’s Opera House for Abdul El-Sayed.
El-Sayed, who campaigns for Medicare for All and a billionaire wealth tax, opposes Congresswoman Haley Stevens and will face Rep. Mike Rogers if he wins August 4 primary.
Larry Sabato warned Democrats must choose between progressive and centrist factions, citing a 2025 Gallup poll that showed party favorability fell 12% to 67%.

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Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallied at Detroit’s Opera House for Abdul El-Sayed.
El-Sayed, who campaigns for Medicare for All and a billionaire wealth tax, opposes Congresswoman Haley Stevens and will face Rep. Mike Rogers if he wins August 4 primary.
Larry Sabato warned Democrats must choose between progressive and centrist factions, citing a 2025 Gallup poll that showed party favorability fell 12% to 67%.