The Establishment's Worst Nightmare: Abdul El Sayed's Progressivization of Democratic Politics Abdul El Sayed's surprise rise in the Michigan Senate primary has exposed a growing rift within the Democratic Party between those who still believe in moderation as the key to winning swing states and those who are willing to challenge entrenched power head on.
For years, party leaders have touted centrism as the path to victory, but El Sayed's campaign is built on the premise that voters want more than just a watered down version of progressive ideals.
As a former public health director and podcaster, El Sayed has spent years building a reputation for speaking truth to power.