The Progressives' Trojan Horse: Can Abdul El Sayed Tame Michigan's Swing State? Abdul El Sayed's stunning primary win in Michigan has sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party.
His victory over Haley Stevens, a moderate congresswoman backed by the party establishment, signals a significant shift in the party's leftward momentum.
El Sayed's campaign centered on universal healthcare and taking on big money in politics. He focused on grassroots organizing, knocking on over 200,000 doors and making more than a million phone calls.