Progressive Who Won Michigan House Primary Says Voters Are "Sick of Corporate Funded Candidates" The recent House primary election in Michigan has sent shockwaves through the state's political establishment, with a progressive candidate riding a wave of voter discontent to victory.
The outcome should serve as a clarion call for those who still cling to the notion that moderate politics can thrive in an era of growing economic inequality: voters are indeed "sick of corporate funded candidates," as one victorious candidate candidly put it.
The rise of progressive politics in Michigan has been quietly building momentum over the past decade.