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Abdul El-Sayed is a physician, public health official, Current Affairs contributor, and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan. He joined Nathan Robinson to discuss his campaign, the fight over Gaza and AIPAC inside the Democratic Party, Chuck Schumer’s leadership, Medicare for All, corporate money in politics, and why he believes Democrats can win by rejecting the old theory of “electability.”

〽️ Abdul's Website: https://abdulforsenate.com/

0:00-3:41 Why This Campaign Feels Different

3:41-7:05 Gaza, AIPAC, and U.S. Tax Dollars

7:05-11:45 Abdul’s Theory of Electability

11:45-15:45 Persuading Trump Voters

15:45-17:22 Schumer and Democratic Leadership

17:22-19:30 Money Out of Politics, Medicare for All, and Senate Priorities

19:30-23:05 Presidential Power and Foreign Policy

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