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Abdul El-Sayed’s win proves change is possible for Democrats. His next fight may determine their future

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Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, The Guardian reports. His campaign emphasizes building a grassroots movement. If El-Sayed wins the general election, his victory could reshape the twenty twenty-eight presidential race. If he loses, the establishment will likely call him a cautionary tale.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/05/abdul-el-...

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