The Michigan Primary: A Proxy War for the Soul of the Democratic Party The Democratic primary in Michigan has become a proxy war for the future of American politics, pitting Rep. Haley Stevens against Dr.
Abdul El Sayed in a battle that goes beyond party loyalty. On one side stands Stevens, backed by the establishment and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who touts her electability credentials to woo moderates.
On the other is El Sayed, a former public health official who rejects traditional party lines.