From insurgent to nominee: El Sayed faces his biggest test yet
Abdul el Sayed achieved what progressives are hailing as the Democratic Party’s “bggest upset” in modern politics with his Michigan Senate primary win against establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI).
TL;DR
- Abdul el Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary, described as a major progressive upset.
- He defeated establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens.
- El Sayed's next challenge is winning over centrists and independents for the general election against Republican Mike Rogers.
- Donald Trump could be a factor in the Democrats' quest for unity.