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Aug 4, 2026 · 40m

Will Michigan Rewrite the Rules of Democratic Politics?

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In Michigan, a race for U.S. Senate is not only testing the growing appeal of left-wing populism. It could also be a turning point in a long-running debate among Democratic voters about the importance of electability. Michael Kruse, who writes about politics for The New York Times, traveled to Michigan with the producers Asthaa Chaturvedi and Anna Foley of “The Daily” to speak to voters and campaign volunteers. Guest: Michael Kruse, a politics reporter for The New York Times. Background reading: Michigan’s tense Democratic Senate race poses a big test for a d...

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