A Michigan Senate race has taken a sharp turn as the Democratic establishment unites behind its nominee, a progressive candidate facing relentless attacks from the White House and allies. The endorsement, though not universally enthusiastic, signals a rare show of party solidarity following a divisive nomination process. President Trump escalated his rhetoric at a recent rally, falsely accusing the candidate of ties to extremist groups while invoking 9/11 in a latest wave of Islamophobic claims. The clash underscores the high-stakes battle in a pivotal swing-state election.
Endorsement not always full-throated but party backing marks major turn after bitter split over nominationFacing a barrage of extreme attacks from Donald Trump and his allies, the Democratic establishment is finally rallying around progressive Abdul El-Sayed, the party’s candidate in the closely watched US Senate election in Michigan. But the endorsement is not always full-throated, and often even omits his name.At a rally in Port Huron on Sunday, the US president launched the latest in a wave of Islamophobic rants against El-Sayed, erroneously branding him a “jihadist” and “Muslim Brotherhood member” while invoking 9/11. Continue reading...
