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Michigan has become ground zero for Democratic talent.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow's announcement Thursday that she won't run for re-election shocked Michigan's political class and sparked buzz across the halls of Capitol Hill and Lansing about who would throw in for the battleground race in 2024.

Before the United States made its chaotic exit from Afghanistan in August 2021, Congress had promised special immigrant visas to Afghans who worked with our military or civilians. Once our allies were without the protection of American forces, they would surely face Taliban revenge.

Back in the primary season, a number of Democrats tried to boost far-right Republican candidates whom they deemed easier to beat in November. The strategy seems to have paid off.

And is this a good precedent to be setting?

U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan has won a sixth term

A "red wave" did not hit the House, but Republicans picked up seats even as they lost some and were confident they'd have control next year.

From New England to California to the districts that voted for Trump in 2020, some races are a lot more interesting than others

Democrats paid $435,000 to back a pro-Trump Republican in Michigan—nearly $100,000 more than the candidate himself raised.

It appears that a controversial Democratic campaign tactic might be working.