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Clash among Democrats in the US, the internal war that could cost the elections

2026-08-03 23:31:33Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Clash among Democrats in the US, the internal war that could cost the elections
Abdul El Sayed and Haley Stevens

"Stevens? I can't even string two words together..."

"El Sayed? A sexist, caricature of the corrupt lawyers we see in TV series!"

"Governor Whitmer? Everyone knows she's sold out."

These are not the lines from the rallies of an America divided by love and hate for President Donald Trump, nor the debates on Fox News shows. They are the voices of another political war, one that is dividing the Democratic Party itself.

On August 4, voters in the state of Michigan will choose the Democratic Senate candidate in a primary election that will face Republican Mike Rogers in the November midterm elections. For Democrats, retaining this seat is vital to preserving their chances of taking over the Senate majority.

At the center of the race are Abdul El Sayed, an Egyptian-born physician and progressive figure, and Haley Stevens, a moderate congresswoman close to former President Joe Biden. The fierce clash between them has highlighted the deepening divide between populist progressives and pragmatic Democrats.

El Sayed, who could become the first Muslim senator in US history, calls for an end to arms sales to Israel, which he accuses of genocide in Gaza. He compares Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Hamas, proposes a universal health insurance system based on the European model, criticizes capitalism as a source of inequality and calls for the abolition of the federal immigration agency ICE, which he calls a “paramilitary force”. He also proposes higher taxes on billionaires, accusing them of enriching themselves at the expense of citizens.

In his attacks on his rival, El Sayed claims that Stevens is dependent on lobbying and unconditionally supports Israeli policies.

Stevens hit back with strong accusations, calling El Sayed "sexist" and accusing him of repeatedly attacking Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She argues that his policies would jeopardize thousands of jobs in the auto industry and recalls the role of the Barack Obama administration in rescuing the sector after the 2008 financial crisis.

El Sayed's candidacy is supported by prominent progressive figures such as Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren, as well as thousands of door-to-door campaign volunteers. Whitmer and much of the Democratic establishment are backing Stevens, arguing that Michigan should not become an "ideological experiment laboratory."

The polls do not paint a clear picture. Some put Stevens in a significant lead, others favor El Sayed, while other polls show them almost tied.

The Michigan clash reflects broader tensions within the Democratic Party. After Hillary Clinton's defeat in 2016 and the debate over Joe Biden's health ahead of the 2024 election, Democrats continue to grapple with the question of whether to pursue a more radical or more moderate course.

Analysts point out that the conflict is not simply between the center and the left, but between candidates who present themselves as alternatives to the system. According to them, support for progressives is fueled mainly by dissatisfaction with the high cost of living, the difficulty of affording housing, healthcare and wages, more than by cultural debates or ideological issues.

Precisely for this reason, the Michigan primary is seen as an important test not only for the midterm elections in November, but also for the 2028 presidential race. The result will show whether the Democratic Party will manage to unite its factions or will enter the next elections divided./ La Repubblica


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