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strikeAug 5, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed's COVID radicalism is a callback to a more united party

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Abdul El-Sayed's COVID Radicalism Is a Callback to a More United Party The pandemic provided a glue that held the Democratic Party together. Without it, they don't know what they believe.

Source: Christian Britschgi — Read the full report

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  • Christian BritschgiBy Christian Britschgi

    Abdul El-Sayed's COVID Radicalism Is a Callback to a More United Party The pandemic provided a glue that held the Democratic Party together. Without it, they don't know what they believe. Most of the votes are in, and it looks like former public health official Abdul El-Sayed is …

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