Bonus: Abdul El-Sayed Wins in Michigan feat. Bernie Sanders
Summary
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, defeating Haley Stevens despite massive AIPAC spending against him. The hosts analyze the close result, noting El-Sayed’s strong support from young and college-educated voters but struggles with working-class and Black voters. They discuss his upcoming general election challenge against Mike Rogers, emphasizing the need to broaden his appeal and address voter concerns about affordability and foreign aid.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro: SimpliSafe, Radiolab, Crooked Con
Michigan Senate primary: Abdul vs. Stevens and AIPAC spending
General election strategy: Unifying voters and countering attacks
Coalition analysis: Working class and Black voter challenges
Other primary results: DSA wins and Democratic establishment lessons
Interview with Bernie Sanders: AI, economy, and 2028 outlook
Outro and sponsor reads: Crooked Con and JoyBaby
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