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El-Sayed Michigan Senate Race

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, faces scrutiny from multiple angles after his primary win.

El-Sayed Michigan Senate Race
Photo: Washington Free Beacon

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Washington Free Beacon emphasized Extremism and Scandal Concerns

LEFT FOCUS

  • ▸El-Sayed is described as Democrats' most controversial Senate candidate in a must-win race. — Washington Post

RIGHT FOCUS

  • ▸El-Sayed is set to appear on a panel with Cenk Uygur and Zaid Shakir, both of whom have promoted 9/11 conspiracy theories. — Washington Free Beacon
  • ▸The convention appearance comes six days before the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. — Washington Free Beacon
  • ▸El-Sayed's campaign is reportedly seeking a 'Jewish liaison' after controversy over remarks about a Hezbollah-inspired attack suspect. — Washington Free Beacon
El-Sayed Michigan Senate Controversy
08/30/26Photo: Fox News Politics
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El-Sayed Michigan Senate Controversy

Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny over past comments and campaign controversies at Michigan's Democratic convention.

Left: Left focuses on his apology and Dem dilemma.

Right: Right highlights Piker ties and Sharia concerns.

Markey Defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Primary
09/03/26Photo: The Atlantic
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Markey Defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Primary

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary over Rep. Seth Moulton.

Left: Left sees a win for progressive incumbency.

Right: Right sees moderates locked out of primaries.

Massachusetts Senate Primary Showdown
09/01/26Photo: NBC News
POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIALDEV.

Massachusetts Senate Primary Showdown

Senator Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton faced off in Massachusetts's Democratic Senate primary.

Left: Two progressives, one Senate seat in Massachusetts.

Right: Dems' age war erupts — left vs. center on the ballot.

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09/01/26
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Roy Cooper NC Senate Race Coverage

Roy Cooper's North Carolina Senate campaign draws contrasting media scrutiny from left and right.

Left: Left: Cooper leads but campaigns like he's behind.

Right: Right: Cooper put a convicted murderer on a justice panel.