El-Sayed is gaining traction in Michigan in the Senate race as an unapologetic outsider challenging his own party. But campaigning is one thing. Governing is another.
Agree. One thing he seems to understand too, like Zoran, is how to deal with a pathology like Trump’s. Some may think confronting T face-to-face won’t get you anywhere, but he actually folds a bit b/c he so desperately wants the adoration (if you’re a man and popular). T’s ego is super fragile and he’s not used to being called out face-to-face. He was actually somewhat submissive to Mamdani when he said Trump is a fascist. Trump didn’t kick him out, he gazed at him and worked with him. I actually think if more folks with power and influence (esp men) confront him face to face with conviction would have some effect.
Yeah just watched he’s very interesting! I think he definitely has a chance since he’s speaking directly to people’s frustrations right now! Oh and I had no idea about the intense Ohio VS Michigan rivalry!
He's what AMERICA needs for change and to rid this country of the cancer which is CORPORATE OWNERSHIP OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. *(Just look at the ignorance of feckless Israel supporter chuck schumer)
I heard him on Wajahat Ali’s Substack program 4/26/26 @ 5:40 pm. Why Is Establishment So Afraid of Abdul El-Sayed. Hes is a physician who works downtown. He sees the injustices in our healthcare systems.
Also fighting against the establishment getting wealthier off healthcare yet patients aren’t receiving what they need & hospital staff such as nurses aren’t paid enough nor is there sufficient staff
He has been campaigning all over the state, went to MSU recently & I’m sure others
In his medical position, he was responsible for creating systems the people needed for their healthcare (it’s been awhile since I listened to the program so don’t recall specifics)
He was amazing. But he needs our financial support & volunteers since he doesn’t take any AIPAC MONEY. I believe he the only candidate who doesn’t accept this nasty funding
I access most of my information from Substack so I’m not familiar w other sites
When they had the democratic conference few weekends ago, I heard Haley Stephen’s was booed the entire time for promoting Israel. Mallory Marrow didn’t receive much support from the crowd either
Before Abdul even came on stage they say at least 4000 of those present where standing & cheering for Abdul
Check him out. He speaks his beliefs, ideas, etc & calls out the wrongs of others
Where does he work? I only see 18 months in Detroit public health a few years ago. He claims to gave transformed the city’s health dept. He is brilliant, his education stellar, but why inflate his resume on his website? Authored 100 academic papers? I like all of his policies and beliefs. I’m just unsure of his character. Can you shed any light? I met him a couple times when he ran for governor. He seemed full of himself then. Like running for any office besides gov or senate was beneath him.
I seriously doubt he's inflating his resume. Go find the podcast on SUBSTACK from Wajahat Ali. Excellent conversation there. Waj asked tough questions without getting his ego involved
I’ve heard him many times. I plan to ask him a few questions if I get to speak to him again. He is a phenomenal speaker. I guess I am also done with putting faith in firebrands… they are politicians after all. I won’t vote for Stevens, but I am undecided between Abdul & Mallory. If Abdul loses the primary a good chunk of youthful enthusiasm goes down the tubes. I’ve been active in MI progressive politics for decades. The old guard is too old for sure.
Wow! What an exciting voice. I love hearing that real people are running for office, not career politicians who’ve lost the plot on helping Americans. His point about going on podcasts and such is spot on (and what Pete Buttigieg has been saying for years): we have to meet people where they are and talk to them to build a coalition of change.
I just did a search regarding his work & its history. I didn’t know how to post it here but I posted it under myself on Substack. Wish I was more technically savvy
I am from Michigan and I am voting for him. He is for legislation removing all money from politics. I believe this is the reason why we are in this situation.
First, thank you for having him on. That’s one of the reasons I subscribe.
I’d heard his name, now I know more about him. I lived in Michigan for many years and now live in NY. If you met me you’d think I’d vote one way…. But Abdul is my cup of tea. I’m impressed, he’s very good at honing in on what everyday people want, need and deserve! We do deserve to live with dignity… thank you for a good listen!
Thanks Tara: Schumer claiming he is OK with the other two candidates , says a lot about himself. Schumer has got to retire. I like both Mallory McMorrow & Abdul El-Sayed. Its a tough choice. The fact that Abdul does not take corporate money is a bonus . Abdul's name and faith should have no bearing on your vote. He sounds very progressive . Its all about his straight talk.
Got it. Here is your text with grammar fixed only, no changes to meaning or additions:
I’m a Mallory McMorrow guy. I’m always team whoever is the attractive candidate because I am an asshole. It’s also why I like Flanagan over Craig. Sometimes it is that simple. The interesting thing is the fact that if Mallory McMorrow loses (I think she will pull it off because there is no way Steven voters would pick Abdul over Mallory when Steven is going to end up polling at like 5 percent by July), Lis Smith Senate candidates could all lose to Rebecca Katz candidates lol. Flanagan is winning 90 percent on Polymarket compared to Craig. Nobody knows if Klobuchar would appoint Craig to her own seat in January. If Abdul loses, I think it inspires people to turn out against him in a similar way had Crockett beat Talarico. Talarico still will lose in Texas just by less than Crockett
Abdul and Mallory keep swapping between 45 and 48 on Polymarket between the two of them. Who knows if AIPAC is going to screw things up by either attacking Mallory. Whatever they did in Illinois to make sure Kat Abughazaleh lost I guess kind of worked, though it did backfire in the Senate race. Strantton was better than Raj. I don’t know what the next controversial race AIPAC is going to attempt to meddle in.
Wow I legit hadn’t heard of him or his candidacy yet, will check this out!
he's interesting right? He's also leading in the polls right now
Agree. One thing he seems to understand too, like Zoran, is how to deal with a pathology like Trump’s. Some may think confronting T face-to-face won’t get you anywhere, but he actually folds a bit b/c he so desperately wants the adoration (if you’re a man and popular). T’s ego is super fragile and he’s not used to being called out face-to-face. He was actually somewhat submissive to Mamdani when he said Trump is a fascist. Trump didn’t kick him out, he gazed at him and worked with him. I actually think if more folks with power and influence (esp men) confront him face to face with conviction would have some effect.
Yeah just watched he’s very interesting! I think he definitely has a chance since he’s speaking directly to people’s frustrations right now! Oh and I had no idea about the intense Ohio VS Michigan rivalry!
He's what AMERICA needs for change and to rid this country of the cancer which is CORPORATE OWNERSHIP OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. *(Just look at the ignorance of feckless Israel supporter chuck schumer)
I heard him on Wajahat Ali’s Substack program 4/26/26 @ 5:40 pm. Why Is Establishment So Afraid of Abdul El-Sayed. Hes is a physician who works downtown. He sees the injustices in our healthcare systems.
Also fighting against the establishment getting wealthier off healthcare yet patients aren’t receiving what they need & hospital staff such as nurses aren’t paid enough nor is there sufficient staff
He has been campaigning all over the state, went to MSU recently & I’m sure others
In his medical position, he was responsible for creating systems the people needed for their healthcare (it’s been awhile since I listened to the program so don’t recall specifics)
He was amazing. But he needs our financial support & volunteers since he doesn’t take any AIPAC MONEY. I believe he the only candidate who doesn’t accept this nasty funding
I access most of my information from Substack so I’m not familiar w other sites
When they had the democratic conference few weekends ago, I heard Haley Stephen’s was booed the entire time for promoting Israel. Mallory Marrow didn’t receive much support from the crowd either
Before Abdul even came on stage they say at least 4000 of those present where standing & cheering for Abdul
Check him out. He speaks his beliefs, ideas, etc & calls out the wrongs of others
Yes! I was introduced to him as well via Wajahat Ali 🌺 He's got a great message. We need him here in California but I'm glad Michigan has him.
Where does he work? I only see 18 months in Detroit public health a few years ago. He claims to gave transformed the city’s health dept. He is brilliant, his education stellar, but why inflate his resume on his website? Authored 100 academic papers? I like all of his policies and beliefs. I’m just unsure of his character. Can you shed any light? I met him a couple times when he ran for governor. He seemed full of himself then. Like running for any office besides gov or senate was beneath him.
I seriously doubt he's inflating his resume. Go find the podcast on SUBSTACK from Wajahat Ali. Excellent conversation there. Waj asked tough questions without getting his ego involved
I’ve heard him many times. I plan to ask him a few questions if I get to speak to him again. He is a phenomenal speaker. I guess I am also done with putting faith in firebrands… they are politicians after all. I won’t vote for Stevens, but I am undecided between Abdul & Mallory. If Abdul loses the primary a good chunk of youthful enthusiasm goes down the tubes. I’ve been active in MI progressive politics for decades. The old guard is too old for sure.
IDK. I’ve never met him. You should reach out to him & ask him for clarification
Wow! What an exciting voice. I love hearing that real people are running for office, not career politicians who’ve lost the plot on helping Americans. His point about going on podcasts and such is spot on (and what Pete Buttigieg has been saying for years): we have to meet people where they are and talk to them to build a coalition of change.
exactly!
Great interview, Tara. You are an amazing interviewer and reporter. As always, I appreciate your calm demeanor and incisive questions.
I just did a search regarding his work & its history. I didn’t know how to post it here but I posted it under myself on Substack. Wish I was more technically savvy
I am from Michigan and I am voting for him. He is for legislation removing all money from politics. I believe this is the reason why we are in this situation.
El Sayed has campaigned alongside Hassan Piker a racist antisemite who El Sayed won’t condemn
I have no problem with anyone’s faith but his not rejecting Piker’s language will cost him large numbers of Democratic votes in the general election
He will lose the election to Mike Rogers the Republican candidate who barely lost to Elisa Slotkin
Democrats need to win the Senate
First, thank you for having him on. That’s one of the reasons I subscribe.
I’d heard his name, now I know more about him. I lived in Michigan for many years and now live in NY. If you met me you’d think I’d vote one way…. But Abdul is my cup of tea. I’m impressed, he’s very good at honing in on what everyday people want, need and deserve! We do deserve to live with dignity… thank you for a good listen!
Thanks Tara: Schumer claiming he is OK with the other two candidates , says a lot about himself. Schumer has got to retire. I like both Mallory McMorrow & Abdul El-Sayed. Its a tough choice. The fact that Abdul does not take corporate money is a bonus . Abdul's name and faith should have no bearing on your vote. He sounds very progressive . Its all about his straight talk.
Got it. Here is your text with grammar fixed only, no changes to meaning or additions:
I’m a Mallory McMorrow guy. I’m always team whoever is the attractive candidate because I am an asshole. It’s also why I like Flanagan over Craig. Sometimes it is that simple. The interesting thing is the fact that if Mallory McMorrow loses (I think she will pull it off because there is no way Steven voters would pick Abdul over Mallory when Steven is going to end up polling at like 5 percent by July), Lis Smith Senate candidates could all lose to Rebecca Katz candidates lol. Flanagan is winning 90 percent on Polymarket compared to Craig. Nobody knows if Klobuchar would appoint Craig to her own seat in January. If Abdul loses, I think it inspires people to turn out against him in a similar way had Crockett beat Talarico. Talarico still will lose in Texas just by less than Crockett
Abdul and Mallory keep swapping between 45 and 48 on Polymarket between the two of them. Who knows if AIPAC is going to screw things up by either attacking Mallory. Whatever they did in Illinois to make sure Kat Abughazaleh lost I guess kind of worked, though it did backfire in the Senate race. Strantton was better than Raj. I don’t know what the next controversial race AIPAC is going to attempt to meddle in.
I really like this guy myself was a great interview superstar Tara
I love your haircut you are beautiful
thank you!