Michigan Democrats are more united than the party’s leadership would have you believe

By: Abigail Frost

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 678

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago


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I am a delegate from West Michigan who attended the Michigan Democratic Party Endorsement Convention in Detroit this weekend.

The media narrative of “antisemitism” and “division” completely ignores the reality of what happened on the floor, including the overwhelming support for progressive Jewish candidates like Eli Savit. From my “boots on the ground” perspective, the base is actually more united than the leadership wants to admit.

I joined more than 7,200 fellow …

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