{
  "id": 3283863,
  "title": "Sex sells and wins votes – and the Democrats know it | Arwa Mahdawi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/sex-sells-and-wins-votes-and-the-democrats-know-it-arwa-mahdawi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T14:30:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/25/sex-sells-and-wins-votes-the-democrats-know-it"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Democratic party is attempting to rebrand itself by adopting a more appealing image, according to a recent poll showing that it is viewed less favorably than the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. One strategy being employed is the use of sex appeal in their campaigns, which has been evident in the photos and attire of candidates like Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive Michigan Senate nominee. El-Sayed is known for his well-defined biceps and often wears tight clothing to showcase his physique, along with incorporating fitness content into his campaign. This strategy is seen as part of a larger effort to distance the Democratic party from the image of being filled with out-of-touch technocrats who speak in a manner that suggests they are reading from a 500-page PowerPoint presentation.",
  "summary": "Wonder why they’re posting flirty photos and wearing tight T-shirts? It’s a thirst trap strategy in motion Despite being a card-carrying member of the International Order of Confirmed Homosexuals, I have spent quite a lot of time lately thinking about Abdul El-Sayed’s biceps. I mean, have you seen them? The progressive Michigan senate nominee is jacked and he knows it. He almost always wears a…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}