Mara Liasson questions whether Abdul El Sayed, a left-wing populist, can win the Michigan general election needed for Democrats to gain Senate majority.
“can a left wing populist win a general election in a swing state like Michigan, which Democrats have to win if they're gonna have any chance of winning the senate majority”
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disputableAbdul El Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary AND wins or loses the general election in November 2026
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