Leftist Democrat urges unity after defeating establishment candidate in Michigan primary

Progressive Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated his centrist rival Haley Stevens in the Senatorial primary election in Michigan. He will face Republican challenger Mike Rogers in the midterms. His left-wing platform calls for universal healthcare, higher taxes on billionaires and corporations, and an end to mi

DETROIT: Left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed called for Democratic unity on Wednesday (Aug 6) after narrowly defeating the party establishment's candidate in Michigan and claiming the nomination for one of November's most important US Senate races."The things that unite us are so much bigger than the things that divide

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the wing state of Michigan comes as the Democratic party struggles to define itself in the Trump era.

His win signals Democrats’ appetite for a leftward shift and rejection of the party establishment.