Centrist Democrats dismiss Abdul El-Sayed as a freak radical. Do they want to win in 2028 or not? | Nesrine Malik
Americans want someone on their side in the fight against vested interests – that means politicians like the Michigan primary winner and Zohran Mamdani Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan Senate primary was a historic breakthrough. Not only because he is a Muslim son of immigrants who broke with almost every single tenet of establishment Democratic party politics. But because he has wiped that…
Centrist Democrats dismiss Abdul El-Sayed as a radical. His historic victory in the Michigan Senate primary, despite being a Muslim son of immigrants who defied establishment Democratic party norms, has shocked the party's gatekeepers. Despite being outspent by more than nine to one, El-Sayed's campaign raised significant funds, proving that Americans are ready for a politician who fights against vested interests.
The staggering amount of money raised against him, primarily from big corporations and AIPAC, highlights the entrenched power structures in American politics. Yet, El-Sayed's win serves as a beacon of hope for progressives and observers abroad who dream of a truly revolutionary left that can withstand powerful adversaries.
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