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Abdul El-Sayed: “Michigan is the beating heart of American politics.”

Featuring: Abdul El-Sayed, Podcast Host, America Dissected | National

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Michigan's Most Consequential Senate Race

Published July 30, 2026

And we have not had representation in the U.S. senate that is willing to stand forthrightly from the jump on a lot of these issues in the way that we need. And I hope that I can offer that. But also, Michigan is the beating heart of American politics. and we need to prove that in a state like ours, which they call purple, that we can fight on and win on central foundational goals like getting money out … (04:45–04:51)

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Asserts that Michigan plays a central role in U.S. political dynamics.

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“We send our money abroad to Israel to drop bombs on other people's kids.”
Asserts that U.S. funds are used by Israel for military actions.04:08-04:15
“Maybe if we didn't fight dumb wars, didn't subsidize genocide and apartheid, maybe we might have the money to pay for it.”
Asserts that U.S. involvement in wars and support for certain foreign policies depletes resources for domestic needs.04:28-04:35
“We can fight on and win on central foundational goals like getting money out of politics, putting money back in your pocket by standing with unions and taxing billionaires and guaranteeing health care through Medicare for all.”
Asserts that these are achievable political goals in Michigan.04:56-05:10
“We just spent $100 billion of our money in a war we should never have fought because Israel wanted us to.”
Asserts that the U.S. spent $100 billion on a war influenced by Israel.06:07-06:14
“That's after subsidizing a genocide to the tune of $22 billion ongoing.”
Asserts that the U.S. provides $22 billion in subsidies related to genocide.06:14-06:20
“I'm running against an AIPAC funded candidate whose AIPAC's already spent $15 million for her after spending $10 million to help her win her election in 2022.”
Asserts that AIPAC has heavily funded his opponent's campaign.06:46-06:57
“There's no excuse that a baby ever gets shot in any circumstance.”
Asserts that there is no justification for a baby being shot.08:15-08:19
“We're sending money to other people who kill kids.”
Asserts that U.S. funds are sent to entities responsible for harming children.08:24-08:28
“Michigan is one of those seven states that everybody pays attention to when we're electing a president.”
Asserts Michigan's importance in presidential elections.10:33-10:39
“We've been sold this myth that Michigan is a purple state.”
Asserts that Michigan is mischaracterized as a politically moderate state.10:54-10:58
“They spent $17 million, which is more than their candidate is going to spend on the race on her own.”
Asserts that $17 million was spent by an organization, exceeding the candidate's own spending.11:55-12:02
“People don't want money in a foreign government. They want money here.”
Asserts that people prefer domestic spending over foreign aid.12:33-12:37
“I got to be born in the greatest country in the history of the world.”
Asserts that the United States is the greatest country in history.14:06-14:09
“This is about building an America where anybody and everybody gets to thrive.”
Asserts a vision for an inclusive America where everyone can succeed.16:10-16:15