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Rally in Detroit for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed remains silent on Iran war, downplays Trump dictatorship

Ocasio-Cortez warned about efforts to overturn democracy and criticized the influence of oligarchs.

Rally in Detroit for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed remains silent on Iran war, downplays Trump dictatorship
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The World Socialist Web Site criticizes a Detroit rally for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, arguing that its speakers sidestepped the Iran war and did not adequately address threats to elections and democracy. It focuses on remarks by El-Sayed, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and UAW President Shawn Fain.

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Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator and speaker at the rally

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Senate candidate and featured speaker at the Detroit rally

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose threats and speech are discussed

Former president discussed in connection with the speakers’ past support

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president discussed in connection with the speakers’ past support

Rashida Tlaib
D · MI-12

Representative and rally speaker

ALSO MENTIONED  Shawn Fain, UAW president and speaker at the rally

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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Rally for Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan, taking part in campaign events ahead of the primary. Left-leaning outlets focus on what the rally’s speakers left unaddressed and criticize their broader political outlook. Center outlets describe the rallies and policy priorities, including criticism of corporate influence; one also includes opponents’ responses. Right-leaning outlets present the primary as a contest between the party’s left and its establishment.

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