The real meaning of Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan | Robert Reich
Or because he’s a democratic socialist (in fact, he’s not).Abdul El-Sayed’s win proves change is possible for Democrats. There’s no civil war between progressives and moderates. After all, it spent tens of million of dollars on Stevens – making the Michigan primary one of the most expensive in US history.Too bad.
- ▪Or because he’s a democratic socialist (in fact, he’s not).Abdul El-Sayed’s win proves change is possible for Democrats.
- ▪There’s no civil war between progressives and moderates.
- ▪After all, it spent tens of million of dollars on Stevens – making the Michigan primary one of the most expensive in US history.Too bad.
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‘The US desperately needs people in Congress who will fight against Trump and his sycophants.’ Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APView image in fullscreen‘The US desperately needs people in Congress who will fight against Trump and his sycophants.’ Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APOpinionUS midterm elections 2026The real meaning of Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in MichiganRobert ReichWe’re seeing America wake up to the tyranny that’s engulfed usThu 6 Aug 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 6 Aug 2026 07.02 EDTShareWith 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…
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