Vance says El-Sayed’s primary win driven by affluent liberals, not working class

Vice President J.D. Vance on Wednesday criticized Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, saying his primary victory in Michigan was driven by affluent liberals rather than the working class.

In an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham, Vance made the remarks a day after El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary. Vance argued that the growing progressive wing of the Democratic Party does not have strong support among working-class voters.

El-Sayed, a former Detroit health director, secured the nomination after defeating Stevens, a U.S. representative, in the primary election. Vance’s comments suggest a divide within Michigan’s Democratic electorate, with progressives allegedly relying on wealthier voters to secure wins, according to Vance.

The vice president’s comments come amid ongoing debates about the ideological direction of the Democratic Party and its appeal to different voter demographics.

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