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Democratic Party Battles Rising Radical Left After Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Primary Win Abdul El-Sayed's narrow Michigan primary win has sparked a fierce battle within the US Democratic Party over the rising radical left, with moderates fearing a far-left nominee in 2028. El-Sayed's campaign, opposed by pro-Israel groups, has made opposition to AIPAC a key issue, intensifying internal divisions ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Illustration by baba What happened 01 Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan primary win intensifies Democratic Party's internal struggle over the radical left. 02 Moderate Democrats fear a far-left 2028 nominee could lose the general election. 03 Over $32 million was spent by groups linked to AIPAC to oppose El-Sayed. 04 El-Sayed has made opposition to AIPAC and criticism of Netanyahu central to his campaign. 05 The internal conflict may affect Democrats' chances to regain Congress in 2026 midterms. 06 Centrist groups acknowledge the challenge but see it as a necessary period for the party. Translated and summarized by baba from Maariv , the latest report. Read Maariv’s original The coverage
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