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Emma Vigeland talks Abdul El-Sayed, the midterms and the Democratic Party

September 30, 2026·38 min·4-min readconversationalnews
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With the midterms approaching, political analysts Emma Vigeland and Tommy Vietor assess key Senate races in Florida, Texas, Ohio, and Michigan, focusing on progressive candidates like Angie Nixon, Ken Paxton, Sherrod Brown, and Abdul El-Sayed. They critique Democratic establishment reluctan

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Emma VigelandTommy VietorAbdul El-SayedKen PaxtonAngie NixonAshley MoodyAdam HoffmanElon MuskSherrod BrownJ.D. VanceSarah Longwell

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