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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senatorial Primary

Progressive Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic senatorial primary in Michigan, securing the party's nomination. His victory has drawn significant attention, with some comparing it to a 'Mamdani Wave' and sparking debate about the future of progressive politics.

5 Aug, 21:53 — 6 Aug, 12:31
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The GuardianMostly Factual3d ago

The real meaning of Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan | Robert Reich

We’re seeing America wake up to the tyranny that’s engulfed us With the victory of progressive Abdul El-Sayed over representative Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary, prepare yourself to hear enormous quantities of bullshit about the Democratic party now being “taken over” by the “left” or by “democratic socialists”. Or as the reliably establishment New York Times put it: “Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a moderate state?” ...

By Robert Reich

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NPRHigh2d ago

El-Sayed wins Michigan's primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the midterms. And, today, Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a contempt of Congress vote.

By Brittney Melton

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Fox NewsMixed3d ago

Michigan Gov Whitmer congratulates El-Sayed, expressing support after backing his opponent in Dem primary

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who had endorsed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary, expressed support for Abdul El-Sayed after the candidate won the contest.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3d ago

Mamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory, rejects ‘mini Mamdani’ trope

New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Abdul El-Sayed on winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.

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France 24High2d ago

Leftist Democrat urges unity after defeating establishment candidate in Michigan primary

Progressive Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated his centrist rival Haley Stevens in the Senatorial primary election in Michigan. He will face Republican challenger Mike Rogers in the midterms. His left-wing platform calls for universal healthcare, higher taxes on billionaires and corporations, and an end to military aid for Israel. The results reflect a growing leftward shift among American Democrats – but the narrowness of El-Sayed's victory has many in the party establishment worri...

By FRANCE24

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EL PAISMostly Factual3d ago

‘Mamdani Wave’ sweeps the US as Abdul El‑Sayed aims to become first Muslim senator

The Democratic primary victory of the physician, son of Egyptian immigrants and a fierce critic of Israel, displays the growing strength of the party’s progressive wing

By Luis Doncel

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3d ago

Did Abdul El-Sayed say 'America deserved 9/11'? Truth behind controversial remark amid Michigan primary win

Republican Mike Rogers accused Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed of believing America ‘deserved 9/11.’ Here's what El-Sayed has actually said.

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ndtvMostly Factual3d ago

A Look At Abdul El-Sayed's Progressive Breakthrough In Michigan Senate Race

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, overcoming more than $60 million in outside spending.

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irish-independent3d ago

Progressive upset in Michigan as Abdul El-Sayed edges Haley Stevens in record-turnout race for Democrats

By Nolan D McCaskill

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express-tribuneMostly Factual3d ago

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary

Progressive defeats establishment-backed Stevens in jolt to Democrats

By Reuters

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die-presse5 Aug, 18:00First to report

Knapper Sieg für Abdul El-Sayed: In Michigan rücken die US-Demokraten nach links [premium]

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express-tribune5 Aug, 21:53

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary

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Al Jazeera6 Aug, 00:01

Mamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory, rejects ‘mini Mamdani’ trope

channel-news-asia6 Aug, 00:34

Leftist Democrat urges unity after victory in Michigan

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ruv6 Aug, 02:58

Farsóttarfræðingur skrefi nær öldungadeildarsæti

luxemburger-wort6 Aug, 03:00

Linksruck bei den US-Demokraten gewinnt rasant an Tempo

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irish-independent6 Aug, 04:30

Progressive upset in Michigan as Abdul El-Sayed edges Haley Stevens in record-turnout race for Democrats

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hindustan-times6 Aug, 05:38

Did Abdul El-Sayed say 'America deserved 9/11'? Truth behind controversial remark amid Michigan primary win

ndtv6 Aug, 06:23

A Look At Abdul El-Sayed's Progressive Breakthrough In Michigan Senate Race

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danas6 Aug, 07:35

Abdul El-Sajed osvojio nominaciju demokrata u Mičigenu uoči izbora za Kongres: Tramp ga nazvao „komunističkim gubitnikom koji mrzi Jevreje i Izrael“

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cdm-me6 Aug, 09:09

Abdul El-Sajed osvojio nominaciju demokrata u Mičigenu uoči izbora za Kongres

EL PAIS6 Aug, 09:11

‘Mamdani Wave’ sweeps the US as Abdul El‑Sayed aims to become first Muslim senator

Fox News6 Aug, 10:06

Michigan Gov Whitmer congratulates El-Sayed, expressing support after backing his opponent in Dem primary

index-hr6 Aug, 10:39

U Izraelu zabrinuti zbog pobjede Abdula El-Sayeda u Michiganu: "Gore od Mamdanija"

der-standard6 Aug, 10:40

Das Establishment der US-Politik muss aus der Michigan-Vorwahl Lehren ziehen

The Guardian6 Aug, 11:00

The real meaning of Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan | Robert Reich

NPR6 Aug, 11:30

El-Sayed wins Michigan's primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote

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France 246 Aug, 12:31Latest update

Leftist Democrat urges unity after defeating establishment candidate in Michigan primary