Midwest populist push tests 2028 Democratic path in Wisconsin and Michigan
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Progressive insurgents Francesca Hong in Wisconsin and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan are testing Bernie Sanders–style populism in battleground states, arguing that a leftward, anti-status-quo approach could shape the 2028 Democratic trajectory; El-Sayed advocates Medicare for All and broader immigration reform while Hong emphasizes affordability and other progressive priorities, even as Democrats weigh electability and face internal debates about endorsing either candidate.
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