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Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stump for Abdul El-Sayed in three rallies

Ocasio-Cortez spoke at the Michigan rallies in support of El-Sayed and highlighted policy priorities she shares with him.

Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stump for Abdul El-Sayed in three rallies
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Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned in Michigan for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who promoted his policy agenda at rallies in three cities. Haley Stevens’ campaign and a Michigan Republican criticized the rallies and El-Sayed’s association with a congressional candidate.

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Michigan Senate candidate backed by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez

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Michigan congressional candidate whose appearance with El-Sayed drew criticism

Democratic Senate primary opponent whose campaign criticized El-Sayed

Senate candidate and El-Sayed’s opponent

ALSO MENTIONED  Bryan Posthumus, Michigan state representative who criticized the rallies; Joetta Appiah, Stevens campaign spokesperson who criticized El-Sayed’s appearance with Lawrence

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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Rally for Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan, taking part in campaign events ahead of the primary. Left-leaning outlets focus on what the rally’s speakers left unaddressed and criticize their broader political outlook. Center outlets describe the rallies and policy priorities, including criticism of corporate influence; one also includes opponents’ responses. Right-leaning outlets present the primary as a contest between the party’s left and its establishment.

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