Can a Progressive Win a Swing State?

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the Senate in Michigan, is drawing attention to the broader implications his potential victory could have for the party ahead of 2028.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is seeking to win a Senate race in Michigan as a progressive Democrat, putting his campaign at the center of a broader question for the party: can a progressive candidate succeed in a swing state?

National political correspondent Shane Goldmacher examines why El-Sayed’s potential victory could extend beyond Michigan and carry implications for the Democratic Party’s direction ahead of the 2028 elections.

Sources: The New York Times Politics.

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