Very Briefly: Dem Debacle In Michigan

There’s quite a bit more at the link. I have nothing to add except to agree with the article that this is a sign that, while not that many Dems will switch come November, there could be a lot abstaining from a presidential vote. This many people (13.3%) coming out to vote “uncommitted” in an essentially uncontested primary is a strong message, and my bet is that the message could stick to the party, not just to Zhou. By comparison, I believe there were about 15K GOPers “uncommitteds” in a far higher vote total than on the Dem side.

Major Shot Across Biden's Bow: 100,000+ Michigan Dems Vote "Uncommitted"

An initiative organized by dissident Democrats outraged over President Biden's handling of the Israel-Gaza war has sent a powerful shot across the bow of his presidential campaign, as more than 100,000 Democrats voted "uncommitted" in the Michigan primary.

That's more than 9 times former President Trump's 10,704-vote victory margin in his 2016 defeat of Hillary Clinton, in a critical swing state that will be worth 15 electoral votes in the November general election. Critically, that 100,000-voter coalition turned out for a primary election where the conclusion was foregone. There are likely many more who share their sentiments but didn't bother voting. 

With more than 95% of votes counted, "uncommitted" accounted for a hefty 13.3% of the statewide total. Biden had 81.1%, while Marianne Williamson, who suspended her campaign three weeks ago, was edging the still-campaigning Rep. Dean Phillips 3.0% to 2.7%. Wayne County, home of Dearborn and its large Muslim population, saw 21% vote uncommitted with 75% of the count completed.