CBC Condemns Will Lawrence Over Remarks, But Local Black Leaders in Michigan Support Him
The article reports on a controversy in Michigan's Democratic primary where progressive candidate Will Lawrence criticized older Black establishment leaders for supporting 'establishment, capitalist, imperialist American power,' calling it a problem for left politics. The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) condemned Lawrence and released a radio ad accusing him of helping Trump win Michigan. However, many local Black leaders and voters in Michigan defended Lawrence, arguing his remarks reflected genuine frustrations with establishment politics that fail to address community needs. Examples include Detroit city councilmember Denzel McCampbell, former Michigan Secretary of State Barbara Roberts Mason, and congressional candidate Donavan McKinney, who cited failures on bank bailouts, police reform, and voting rights. The article contextualizes this within broader progressive struggles to connect with older Black voters, noting a parallel race where Abdul El-Sayed leads among white voters but trails among Black voters.
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