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Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan is seeking a fourth term on Tuesday, hoping to stave off political newcomer John James and prevent a surprise breakthrough in a state where Republican senators have been a rarity.
Stabenow highlights her bipartisan achievements and experience amid divisiveness in Washington while criticizing James’ support for President Donald Trump’s agenda. James, a black combat veteran and businessman whom Trump has called “a star,” faults Stabenow as ineffective and too liberal while asking voters to make a leadership change.
The 68-year-old Stabenow, of Lansing, was first elected to the Senate in 2000 by defeating an incumbent and she easily withstood challenges in 2006 and 2012. She has consistently led the lesser-known James in polls since his primary victory, and has kept her message positive in TV ads.
Michigan Republicans have held a Senate seat just once in 40 years.
James, of Farmington Hills, flew helicopters in the Iraq War before returning to Michigan to help run his family’s automotive logistics company in Detroit. He casts himself as a mender of Washington’s partisan divide and as someone who could broaden Republicans’ appeal to minorities and millennials. – READ MORE