House Democrats are not expected to publicly lament if Rep. Shri Thanedar loses to his Democratic Socialists of America-backed primary opponent. This is because Thanedar's unique political profile and the makeup of his district make it difficult to draw conclusions from the results of his race. Thanedar will face off with state Rep. Donavan McKinney in an August 4 primary, which has been the toughest of his career. Progressives are backing McKinney, with endorsements from Sen. Bernie Sanders and other groups, while Thanedar is supported by AIPAC, House Democratic leadership, and other caucuses. Unlike other races, House Democrats do not see this as a watershed fight between the DSA and the Democratic establishment with national implications. The race is seen as having many nuances due to cultural issues in Detroit, and the outcome is not expected to be indicative of anything larger. Thanedar's oddball political persona and efforts to impeach President Trump have made him an outcast figure in the caucus, and many colleagues would not miss him if he lost. Despite this, Thanedar has received endorsements from over a dozen colleagues, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and is proud of the support he has received. Thanedar's focus has been on his constituents, and he believes they love and support him, and he is not concerned about being popular on the Hill. Overall, House Democrats are not worried about the outcome of the race, and no one is staying up at night worrying about Thanedar's potential loss.