She wants to expand Obamacare and authored a bill to investigate ICE misconduct, but faces criticism over a vote seen as friendly to the agency and her support for Israel.
Stevens has held few public town halls this cycle, a contrast to El-Sayed and McMorrow's months-long swing through Michigan.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who prosecuted pro-Palestinian student activists, endorsed Stevens, calling her “wicked smart” and someone who connects with people sincerely.
A Paradigm Shift
Misty Ramsey, an El-Sayed supporter, used to landscape yards in Macomb and now does deliveries. But it's not the economy that animates her.
After hearing a Macklemore song about Hind Rajab, a five-year-old killed in Gaza, Ramsey's views on Biden's Israel policy and campaign finance shifted.
“When I realized the scope of the lies, not only is that devastating for the people of Gaza, it’s terrifying for us that we’ve been conditioned to not care,” she said.
El-Sayed is riding this anti-establishment wave.
At a recent western Michigan rally, Grand Rapids voter Ms. Dushane, once a Republican, said she backs him for his opposition to certain campaign funding and support for Medicare for All.
“He seems to be the only one who is truly for the people,” she said.
With about a month to go, the primary remains unsettled.
Recent polling showed El-Sayed with a single-digit lead over Stevens, with McMorrow at a distant third before she dropped out.
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Voting is already underway, with ballots mailed out in late June.
