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Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed Is “Not a Burn-It-Down Kind” of Candidate

Aug 3, 2026 · 37m

Summary

David Remnick interviews Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who discusses his primary battle against establishment-backed Haley Stevens. El-Sayed addresses critiques of his radicalism, his views on healthcare reform and Middle East policy, and his strategy to counter Republican Mike Rogers. He emphasizes rebuilding trust in public institutions and defending civil rights against conservative attacks.

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