The three-way Democratic Senate primary in Michigan is a remarkably precise microcosm of the divides within the Democratic Party. Representing the Bernie Sanders wing is Abdul El-Sayed, a proponent of "Medicare for All" who supports abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and cutting off arms to Israel. The candidate of the Democratic establishment is passionately pro-Israel congresswoman Haley Stevens, backed by Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer. Between them is liberal state lawmaker Mallory McMorrow, endorsed by progressive senators including Elizabeth Warren and Chris Murphy.

Most recent polls show El-Sayed ahead, reflecting a Democratic electorate that's increasingly furious with party leaders and open to left-wing insurgents. His lead has panicked some centrist Democrats. According to The Wall Street Journal, Michigan's retiring Democratic senator Gary Peters is telling people that McMorrow, running a distant third in recent polls, should consider leaving the race so that Democrats can coalesce around an alternative to El-Sayed.

Behind that chatter is the assumption that Stevens........

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