Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration with Trump outweigh them?

Michigan Democrats held a primary election to choose their Senate nominee, selecting Abdul El-Sayed. However, divisions within the party remain after this contentious primary race. As Election Day approaches, the question now is whether Democratic voters' frustration with Trump will be strong enough to unite the party behind El-Sayed despite these lingering tensions.

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Dem divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will Trump frustrations outweigh them?

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Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration with Trump outweigh them?

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Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration with Trump outweigh them?

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Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration with Trump outweigh them?

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Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration with Trump outweigh them?

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Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration with Trump outweigh them?

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