He doesn't know what will happen during the Aug. 7 primary, but Ayman Khafagi, vice chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus vice chair, said he can feel excitement and energy at the doors as he knocks for Steve Friday, a progressive Democrat running in the 7th Congressional District.

Khafagi talks about his other observations of Michigan's progressive movement as well as his history in politics, which includes a 180-degree turn in his personal view on the issues. 

Also, Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed makes the front page of the New York Times, opponent Shri Thanedar sends out more anti-Gretchen Whitmer mailers and Whitmer responds to "this crap." The MIRS team comments on these developments and more.