Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's slogan highlighting his progressive policy of Medicare for All on July 25 in Ferndale, Mich. Emily Elconin/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Emily Elconin/Getty Images The Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District puts the high stakes for the party in the midterm elections on full display. The district is one of just 18 toss-up districts, making the Republican-held seat a top target for Democrats trying to retake the House.
- ▪Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's slogan highlighting his progressive policy of Medicare for All on July 25 in Ferndale, Mich.
- ▪Emily Elconin/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Emily Elconin/Getty Images The Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District puts the high stakes for the party in the midterm elections on full display.
- ▪The district is one of just 18 toss-up districts, making the Republican-held seat a top target for Democrats trying to retake the House.
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Elections Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives August 4, 20265:00 AM ET Tamara Keith Progressive candidates' primary wins stir debate about midterm electability Listen · 3:53 3:53 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5918682/nx-s1-9872887" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript An attendee props up a sign with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's slogan highlighting his progressive policy of Medicare for All on July 25 in Ferndale, Mich.
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