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Janbdwl72

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

Reply to pinkstarburst (Reply #26)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 02:59 PM

19 hrs ago

It is vital that Democrats keep this seat, so I hope the voters in Michigan choose wisely.

Leaving it up to them!

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

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

Why should they lose their primary? Renew Deal Yesterday #5

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

Wasn't Platner a Democrat? Renew Deal 23 hrs ago #13

They worked hand in hand with Mamdani aocommunalpunch 22 hrs ago #17

Dont see how somebody Boo1 18 hrs ago #38

There is a segment that really wants Bettie 22 hrs ago #16

The segment that really wants to be excised from the party are running against the party. betsuni 20 hrs ago #23

I like El-Sayed mr715 22 hrs ago #20

Schumer Et AL orchestrated an opening of the government instead of holding the line using Demsrule86 16 hrs ago #46

You thought they Boo1 16 hrs ago #47

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

EXACTLY. Here we go again... B.See 19 hrs ago #32

Its like they all have their marching orders to attack progressive candidates. So obvious Emile 18 hrs ago #37

"They" huh? MorbidButterflyTat 17 hrs ago #41

I don't know if it's so much as a B.See 17 hrs ago #43

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

He endorsed Kamala Harris in 24 SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #4

And now he says hes running against Boo1 Yesterday #7

As long as he doesn't have SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #8

Yeah, does he expect any Democratic Cha 22 hrs ago #22

I'm sure since he's running against the Democrats he hasn't been accepting any dirty Dem money MorbidButterflyTat 17 hrs ago #42

Good points! Why does that sound so Cha 15 hrs ago #48

Already voted for him. aocommunalpunch Yesterday #9

He will lose in the general. Raftergirl Yesterday #10

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

Were the advisors the sexual predators? leftstreet Yesterday #12

Not as far as I can find. aocommunalpunch 23 hrs ago #14

Here's the real question: Can he beat Rogers in November? Polybius 23 hrs ago #15

His own words aocommunalpunch 22 hrs ago #18

Ooof now that is an answer with some big genitals. mr715 22 hrs ago #19

I'd be willing to bet the farm that he doesn't win by +7 Polybius 22 hrs ago #21

Why are you doing this? Emile 19 hrs ago #29

Doing what? Polybius 19 hrs ago #30

Then answer your own poll, and let us know your true feelings. Emile 18 hrs ago #36

Did that a while ago Polybius 15 hrs ago #49

I think he could fujiyamasan 20 hrs ago #24

Thanks for the reply Polybius 19 hrs ago #27

John James came close in 2018 and 2020. RandySF 19 hrs ago #28

Now running for Governor MichMan 19 hrs ago #34

Right. RandySF 18 hrs ago #35

Yeah, I don't think there are as many Muslims in Michigan as there are painted to be! LeftInTX 18 hrs ago #39

As others noted, they also worked with Mamdani EdmondDantes_ 20 hrs ago #25

El-Sayed needs to win the primary first. There would be no reason to dump him afterward. LeftInTX 18 hrs ago #40

I like what he stands for pinkstarburst 19 hrs ago #26

I am just hoping the stronger candidate who can insure victory in November emerges as the primary winner. Janbdwl72 19 hrs ago #31

Not blaming you, but I'm trying to find the exact quote. Ilikepurple 19 hrs ago #33

I am NOT surprised by this LetMyPeopleVote 17 hrs ago #44

Sanders judgement is suspect. nt LexVegas 16 hrs ago #45