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Abdul El-Sayed Thinks Progressives Have a Way to Win. I Hope He’s Right.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan-based public health official and political commentator, has proposed a strategy for progressive political organizing. El-Sayed has previously run for Michigan governor and served as health director for Detroit. The strategy he advocates has been discussed in progressive political circles, though specific policy details and reception among Democratic operatives vary.
