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SSJVegeta

(3,506 posts)
3. Bridges have been burnt all around
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 02:38 PM
Sunday

But the only ones that really matter are those of voters.

2024 and Dearborn's Arab population also comes to mind with the trust that was lost there.. El Sayed is a candidate that can absolutely win them back.

Cause as I said: "all politics is local."

SSJVegeta

(3,506 posts)
7. Jewish voters are about a 3rd the population as the Arab vote is in Michigan.
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 03:43 PM
Sunday

And no, taking a strong moral stance on murdering civilians has proven not to actually lose most Jewish voters. But not doing so absolutely does lose votes all around.

Celerity

(55,507 posts)
8. This is disappointing. Stevens is Fetterman 2.0 when it comes to Israel, and she deffo has Sinema potential (they both
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 03:44 PM
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are/were No Labels Problem Solvers centrists in the US House) in terms of blocking things for our side should we regain (or retain if we win Senate control in 2026) control of the US Senate in 2028.

SSJVegeta

(3,506 posts)
9. El Sayed is the way to go if we want a reliable progressive vote with a good head on his shoulders.
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 04:39 PM
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Buckeyeblue

(6,503 posts)
10. I think you're right. I was unsure who i was going to vote for in the primary
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 04:50 PM
Sunday

I was leaning towards Stevens but I like El Sayed's interview that was posted on here yesterday. It's a tough choice. I agree that she is more of a centrist. But I think i need to get over thinking that we need to move to the center to win.

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