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Abdul El-Sayed: “Now, what happens if the alternative to the bought-off establishment happens to be instead of a narcissistic…”

On the recordAugust 6, 2026
Now, what happens if the alternative to the bought-off establishment happens to be instead of a narcissistic, megalomaniacal billionaire, a doctor who rebuilds health departments to eliminate medical debt and put glasses on kids' faces? I'm willing to test that proposition.
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Abdul El-Sayed
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing his vision for change in Michigan.

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