AOC endorses progressive Democrat in closely watched Michigan race for US Senate seat

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, a doctor and progressive Democrat, in Michigan's closely watched Senate primary race. El-Sayed, backed by Bernie Sanders, is leading in polls ahead of other Democratic candidates. In an interview with the New York Times, AOC called the moment existential, saying every Democrat sees this as critical despite disagreements within the party.

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