Crossfiled1 outlets · filed 2 November 2026
Can a Progressive Win a Swing State?
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive Democrat looking to win a Senate race in Michigan. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why a victory for El-Sayed could have broader implications for 2028.
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Both outlets frame the piece around the same question of whether a progressive Democrat can appeal in a swing state, and both connect that question to broader implications for national politics. The New York Times is more specific, centering Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and a Michigan Senate race, while 60 Minutes generalizes to progressive Democrats, swing voters, and a wider historical sweep from the Tea Party to MAGA and democratic socialism.
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