Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks

31 October 2026 at 12:05

Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates.

President Trump has repeatedly redrawn the bounds of acceptable discourse in American politics. Many Republicans are following his lead.

El-Sayed Clashes With Former Primary Rival Who Demanded His Apology

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By: Tim Balk

31 October 2026 at 07:15

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens traded sharply critical comments Friday, escalating intraparty tensions in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race.

Representative Haley Stevens of Michigan has agreed to campaign with her former Senate primary opponent Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.

In Michigan, El-Sayed Faces Heat From Former Primary Rival as Election Nears

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By: Reid J. Epstein and Tim Balk

29 October 2026 at 06:39

Representative Haley Stevens has been less than enthusiastic about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, injecting late intraparty tensions into a race that could decide Senate control.

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