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El-Sayed’s Michigan Win, the DSA Surge, and Trump’s Lasting Damage to Politics
On this week's podcast, Chris Cillizza and Matt discuss:
— Abdul El-Sayed’s Democratic primary win in Michigan despite being outspent roughly 9-to-1
— The growing power of Democratic Socialist (or DSA-adjacent) candidates
— Controversies around Hassan Piker, guilt-by-association risks, and how they could hurt progressive nominees in general elections
— Multiple House Republican scandals — and whether Trump has permanently lowered the bar for character in politics
— Speculating on the 2028 Republican field — JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Tucker Carlson’s potential run, and the rise of the attention…
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