politics
When Democrats Hate Trump but Don't Like Their Own Candidate
WHEN DEMOCRATS HATE TRUMP BUT DON’T LIKE THEIR OWN CANDIDATE. A Fox News poll that came out last Thursday struck fear in some Democrats around the country. The poll concerned the Michigan Senate race, but part of it touched on a phenomenon that Democrats worry might be repeated elsewhere: That the ongoing conflict between the party’s moderate and progressive/DSA wings will diminish otherwise loyal Democrats’ desire to support party nominees in November.
TL;DR
- A Fox News poll on the Michigan Senate race revealed Republican Mike Rogers leading Democrat Abdul el Sayed.
- The poll indicated lower intended support among Democrats for el Sayed (91%) compared to Republicans for Rogers (96%).
- Enthusiasm among Black voters showed 75% for el Sayed and 22% for Rogers, raising concerns for Democratic strategists.
- Democrats worry that the conflict between moderate and progressive wings could decrease support for party nominees in upcoming elections.