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Axelrod says Francesca Hong loss benefits 'serious' Abdul el Sayed

Former Obama adviser David Axelrod believes Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong losing her primary would be good for Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed, denying Republicans an opportunity to tie the two progressive candidates together.

Axelrod says Francesca Hong loss benefits 'serious' Abdul el Sayed

TL;DR

  • David Axelrod believes Francesca Hong losing her primary would benefit Abdul el-Sayed.
  • Axelrod stated that Republicans might tie el-Sayed and Hong together if she wins her nomination.
  • He characterized el-Sayed as a serious individual and Hong as representing "zany liberal" ideas.