The ‘Socialist’ Brand Helps Some Democrats…For Now

Left, Right & Center by KCRW

Aug 7, 202650:16Society & Culture

Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate primary, but he’ll have to beat Republican Mike Rogers who wants to flip this seat for the GOP. Can El-Sayed and other progressive candidates win over independent...

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