Published August 5, 2026 at 9:19 AM ET · Updated August 5, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Michigan Democrats bet on a far-left radical even Governor Whitmer avoided
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Michigan Democrats nominated a far-left candidate that even Governor Whitmer reportedly did not support. The primary result is being described as a reckoning for the Democratic Party in the state.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when RealClearPolitics reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Mother Jones.