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RandySF

(88,951 posts) Fri Jul 10, 2026, 06:22 AM Jul 10

MI-SEN: Abdul El-Sayed is using the same advisers as Graham Platner. [View all]

Meanwhile in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive who is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), has opened up a lead in the polls over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), who is backed by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and viewed by party leaders in Washington as the better candidate in a general election.

Platner’s collapse in Maine could steer progressive donors to funnel their money to El-Sayed, who now emerges as the most prominent Senate candidate aligned with the democratic socialist movement.

El-Sayed has used the same political strategy firm, Fight Agency, as Platner and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D).

El-Sayed, a former public health director, says he is running against both parties and called for Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race after his opponent, Stevens, criticized him for not doing so.

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5961901-democrats-senate-control-threatened/

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MI-SEN: Abdul El-Sayed is using the same advisers as Graham Platner. [View all] RandySF Jul 10 OP

El-Sayed, a former public health director, says he is running against both parties Boo1 Jul 10 #1

Why should they lose their primary? Renew Deal Jul 10 #5

So that a real Democrat can win the seat Boo1 Jul 10 #6

Wasn't Platner a Democrat? Renew Deal Jul 10 #13

They worked hand in hand with Mamdani aocommunalpunch Jul 10 #17

Dont see how somebody Boo1 Jul 10 #38

There is a segment that really wants Bettie Jul 10 #16

The segment that really wants to be excised from the party are running against the party. betsuni Jul 10 #23

I like El-Sayed mr715 Jul 10 #20

Schumer Et AL orchestrated an opening of the government instead of holding the line using Demsrule86 Jul 10 #46

You thought they Boo1 Jul 10 #47

In 2020, he was selected to serve on President Biden's Emile Jul 10 #2

EXACTLY. Here we go again... B.See Jul 10 #32

Its like they all have their marching orders to attack progressive candidates. So obvious Emile Jul 10 #37

"They" huh? MorbidButterflyTat Jul 10 #41

I don't know if it's so much as a B.See Jul 10 #43

He's a good candidate with a platform resonating with Michigan. Hope he wins! Nanjeanne Jul 10 #3

He endorsed Kamala Harris in 24 SocialDemocrat61 Jul 10 #4

And now he says hes running against Boo1 Jul 10 #7

As long as he doesn't have SocialDemocrat61 Jul 10 #8

Yeah, does he expect any Democratic Cha Jul 10 #22

I'm sure since he's running against the Democrats he hasn't been accepting any dirty Dem money MorbidButterflyTat Jul 10 #42

Good points! Why does that sound so Cha Jul 10 #48

Already voted for him. aocommunalpunch Jul 10 #9

He will lose in the general. Raftergirl Jul 10 #10

If Platner does not withdraw by Monday, it will have a negative impact on El-Sayed Quiet Em Jul 10 #11

Were the advisors the sexual predators? leftstreet Jul 10 #12

Not as far as I can find. aocommunalpunch Jul 10 #14

We bow know that Boo1 Saturday #54

Advisor Morris Katz authored a puberty book for children and wanted to include a picture of his own penis in it. MichMan Saturday #51

Here's the real question: Can he beat Rogers in November? Polybius Jul 10 #15

His own words aocommunalpunch Jul 10 #18

Ooof now that is an answer with some big genitals. mr715 Jul 10 #19

I'd be willing to bet the farm that he doesn't win by +7 Polybius Jul 10 #21

Why are you doing this? Emile Jul 10 #29

Doing what? Polybius Jul 10 #30

Then answer your own poll, and let us know your true feelings. Emile Jul 10 #36

Did that a while ago Polybius Jul 10 #49

So what's your take? Polybius Saturday #50

7.19 Emile Saturday #52

Cool Polybius Saturday #56

I think he could fujiyamasan Jul 10 #24

Thanks for the reply Polybius Jul 10 #27

John James came close in 2018 and 2020. RandySF Jul 10 #28

Now running for Governor MichMan Jul 10 #34

Right. RandySF Jul 10 #35

Yeah, I don't think there are as many Muslims in Michigan as there are painted to be! LeftInTX Jul 10 #39

As others noted, they also worked with Mamdani EdmondDantes_ Jul 10 #25

El-Sayed needs to win the primary first. There would be no reason to dump him afterward. LeftInTX Jul 10 #40

I like what he stands for pinkstarburst Jul 10 #26

I am just hoping the stronger candidate who can insure victory in November emerges as the primary winner. Janbdwl72 Jul 10 #31

Not blaming you, but I'm trying to find the exact quote. Ilikepurple Jul 10 #33

I am NOT surprised by this LetMyPeopleVote Jul 10 #44

Sanders judgement is suspect. nt LexVegas Jul 10 #45

Guilt by association? Cirsium Saturday #53

Cool that Abdul doesn't have all that same bullshit baggage though, isnt it? A_Woman_from_MI Saturday #55

Letting Hasan Piker Boo1 Saturday #57

And he's running as a Democrat. Against Democrats mcar Saturday #58