William Lawrence, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's competitive Seventh Congressional District, was filmed flattering far-left streamer Hasan Piker and lobbying for a spot on his show, a connection that could haunt him in a district that twice voted for President Donald Trump. Video circulating online shows Lawrence approaching Piker at a Michigan campaign event for […] The post Democratic nominee in Michigan tossup House race caught courting far-left streamer Hasan Piker on video appeared first on American Almanac .
William Lawrence, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's competitive Seventh Congressional District, was filmed flattering far-left streamer Hasan Piker and lobbying for a spot on his show, a connection that could haunt him in a district that twice voted for President Donald Trump. Video circulating online shows Lawrence approaching Piker at a Michigan campaign event for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, telling the controversial influencer "You're the man" and handing him a piece of paper while pitching his progressive credentials. El-Sayed, who serves as a connector between the two, introduced Lawrence to Piker at what the Washington Free Beacon reported was an event believed to have taken place in early April. Lawrence, a climate…Open
AI:William Lawrence, the Democratic nominee for Michigan's Seventh Congressional District and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, was captured on video aggressively courting far-left streamer Hasan Piker at a campaign event for Senator Abdul El-Sayed. In the footage, Lawrence—a climate activist and cofounder of the Sunrise Movement—is seen flattering Piker and lobbying for airtime on his platform by pitching himself as "pro-Palestine" and "anti-war." This blatant pandering to an influencer known for praising Mao Zedong and expressing support for Hezbollah comes at a critical moment, as Lawrence seeks to win a competitive swing district that has twice voted for Donald Trump. The video highlights the growing influence of…Open
Michigan progressives woke up Wednesday after a banner night: Abdul El-Sayed leads the uncalled Democratic Senate primary, Will Lawrence won a battleground House nomination, and Donavan McKinney threatens to oust Rep. Shri Thanedar. - Of the three Democratic primaries, only Lawrence's victory has been called. Why it matters: A sweep would signal the left's growing strength in a key swing state. - The state's Democratic Socialists of America chapters, the Working Families Party and the United Auto Workers all flexed their muscles Tuesday up and down the ballot. State of play: El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director, clung to a narrow lead over four-term Rep. Haley Stevens — 48.5%–47.5% with 96% of the vote counted. The…
Sunrise Movement co-founder Will Lawrence is the latest progressive candidate to notch an upset Democratic House primary win — this time in a key battleground district in Michigan . Why it matters: The seat is a top target for Democrats in November, but party leaders fear that Lawrence's left-leaning politics will make it much harder to win. - Several top House Democratic moderates expressed the view to Axios last month that Lawrence cannot beat Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) in Michigan's 7th District. - But progressives have pushed back, arguing that concerns about Lawrence's viability in the general election are based on an outmoded metric of electability. Driving the news: Lawrence defeated Bridget Brink, a former U.S. Ambassador to…
While Democrats across the country are pulling their hair out over Michigan's brutal Democratic Senate primary , a key House race in the state is also quietly giving party leaders heartburn. Why it matters: Infighting between establishment Democrats could create an opening for a progressive who many Democratic strategists and lawmakers are skeptical can win the seat in November. - Moderate Democrats and party leaders' inability to coalesce behind a single candidate has become the source of considerable behind-the-scenes acrimony, Axios has learned. - "This has gotten really intense," said a senior House Democrat, who, like others quoted in this piece, spoke on the condition of anonymity to offer candid analysis on the race and the anger…
Progressive upstart Melat Kiros completed a monumental upset over U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette , defeating the 15-time incumbent on Tuesday to secure the Democratic nomination in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, the AP reports . Why it matters: The 29-year-old's victory proves that anti-establishment victories in New York City can be replicated, likely increasing anxiety for other Democratic incumbents. State of play: Kiros' victory in the deep-blue district means she's poised to become the first Black woman to represent Colorado in Congress and just the third woman to represent the district since 1972. - The Associated Press called the race for Kiros just after 10pm Tuesday. - She led by 6 points in latest ballot drop from Denver…
The left suffered a virtually total collapse in the Illinois Democratic congressional primaries on Tuesday night — even in races where the AIPAC-backed candidate lost. Why it matters: It's a bad sign for the dozens of insurgent Democrats running in congressional races across the country, both in open seats and as primary rivals to older or more establishment-oriented incumbents. - It's great news for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), who is most popular among the moderate and mainstream liberal wings of his party. - Most of the Democratic House candidates who have refused to commit to supporting Jeffries for leader or speaker are leftist insurgents. Driving the news: Kat Abughazaleh , a left-wing influencer and…
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The president of the National Education Association (NEA) referred to former President Donald J. Trump as a “dictator” during a far-left activist call organized by the Sunrise Movement.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Becky Pringle, president of the NEA, and the Sunrise Movement, a far-left organization with ties to Antifa.WHEN & WHERE: The comments were […] The post Top Teachers Union Boss Brands Trump a ‘Dictator’ in Call with Antifa-Linked Movement. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The president of the National Education Association (NEA) referred to former President Donald J. Trump as a “dictator” during a far-left activist call organized by the Sunrise Movement. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Becky Pringle, president of the NEA, and the Sunrise Movement, a far-left organization with ties to Antifa. WHEN & WHERE: The comments were made during a Zoom event last week titled “Roadmap to Political Revolution.” KEY QUOTE: “It is truly shocking that the head of the largest teachers union in the country, who is meant to represent the best interests of her members, would join in such a radical event—one that is openly calling to change the US political system, and to call for collective action…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Police arrested dozens of anti-ICE agitators after they occupied a hotel lobby in New York City and blocked pedestrian traffic.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The New York City Police Department (NYPD), Sunrise Movement activists, and other anti-ICE agitators.WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday at the Hilton Garden Inn on Sixth Avenue in Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, New […] The post Dozens Arrested After Mamdani-Backed Anti-ICE Agitators Occupied Hotel. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Police arrested dozens of anti-ICE agitators after they occupied a hotel lobby in New York City and blocked pedestrian traffic. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The New York City Police Department (NYPD), Sunrise Movement activists, and other anti-ICE agitators. WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday at the Hilton Garden Inn on Sixth Avenue in Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, New York City. KEY QUOTE: “Everyday people have the power to shut down ICE’s ability to operate. We are making it impossible for ICE to get a moment’s rest.” – Sunrise Movement IMPACT: The protest disrupted operations at the hotel and led to over 65 arrests. IN FULL The New York Police Department (NYPD ) on Tuesday arrested dozens of anti-ICE agitators after they…Open