There Are No ‘Moderates’: Most of the Democratic Party Is Turning Against Israel
Former Wayne County Health Director Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat now running for US Senate in Michigan, speaks at a “Hands Off” protest at the state Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, on April 5, 2025. Photo: Andrew…
Assessment
This piece frames the Democratic Party's internal divisions over Israel as a binary between radical and moderate, but the real story is the shifting center of gravity in the party's base. The Michigan Senate primary is a test case for whether pro-Palestinian activism can translate into electoral wins, not just protest votes. Watch how national Democratic leaders respond if El-Sayed gains momentum, as their silence or support will signal the party's true direction.