(The Center Square) – With the wins of socialist, progressive and moderate Democrat candidates in recent midwestern primaries, top leaders in the party are embracing “unity” with the far-left wing of their party.
Former Detroit public health official and progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-MI., in the Michigan Senate Primary.
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