Democratic socialists have won the New York mayor’s race and seven House seats. The governor’s seat in Wisconsin might be next.
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El-Sayed’s Challenge: Overcoming ‘Otherness’
If the economy is the issue, he can win Michigan in November.
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The Democratic Brand and the DNC Mess
In the end, effective candidates matter far more than the party machinery or label.
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Progressives Make Major Gains in Michigan
Though Abdul El-Sayed didn’t win by as much as anticipated, it was a strong night. Now the proposition about progressives in swing seats will be tested.
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The AIPAC Universe Comes Together for Sequel in California
An array of super PACs is trying to muscle through Melissa Hernandez in a low-turnout special election for a Bay Area House seat.
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Michigan’s Democratic Primary Could Hinge on Black Voters
Black voters in Michigan have significant voting power. But how have the Democratic candidates tapped into it?
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The Michigan Revolution Is About Old-Fashioned Politics
Progressives like Abdul El-Sayed and Will Lawrence are running solid races. Moderates have fallen back on old arguments. Signs point to the progressives winning.
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Seth Moulton’s Sweetheart Deals
In Rep. Moulton’s upcoming Senate primary challenge, questions about his lucrative investments in defense tech companies may prove more important than incumbent Ed Markey’s age.
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Hot Centrist Summer Was a Bust
Billionaire donors went hard in July to sell mainstream Dems on their diet MAGA vision for the party. Now they are back on the defensive.
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Abdul El-Sayed Lost in 2018. It Set Him Up for 2026.
I covered Abdul El-Sayed when he ran for governor and lost. Here’s how he and the landscape have changed.