The suicidal significance of the Michigan Democratic primary
The article criticizes the victory of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Democratic primary, characterizing his platform as anti-Zionist and dangerous to Western values. It argues that his success reflects a radical shift within the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
Why it matters
The article highlights growing ideological divisions within U.S. politics regarding foreign policy and the Middle East.
Photo from JNS site by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images. A young supporter of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, stands outside a polling precinct as voters cast their ballots in the Michigan Primary election in Lansing on Aug. 4, 2026.
Melanie Phillips
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British journalist, broadcaster and author, writes a weekly column for JNS. Currently a columnist for The Times of London, her new book, Fighting the Hate: A Handbook for Jews Under Siege, has just been published by Wicked Son. Her previous book, The Builder’s Stone: How Jews and Christians Built the West and Why Only They Can Save It, was published in 2025. Access her work at: melaniephillips.substack.com.
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