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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 25 MIN

Abdul El-Sayed Won Despite Much Smaller War Chest—How Much Will Money Talk In Midterms?

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Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat the more moderate Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, despite several outside groups reportedly spending over $60 million to support Stevens. Political strategist Lucy Caldwell joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the results, the progressive movement, and the upcoming midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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