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El-Sayed Defends Medicare-for-All Amid McMorrow's Criticism

2/18/2026

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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, faces criticism from opponent Mallory McMorrow over Medicare-for-all.
El-Sayed has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders and has made Medicare-for-all central to his campaign.
McMorrow accuses him of dishonesty, saying his stance contradicts the goal of eliminating private insurance.
El-Sayed argues Medicare-for-all is essential for universal healthcare and that private insurance could exist as a supplement.

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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, faces criticism from opponent Mallory McMorrow over Medicare-for-all.
El-Sayed has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders and has made Medicare-for-all central to his campaign.
McMorrow accuses him of dishonesty, saying his stance contradicts the goal of eliminating private insurance.
El-Sayed argues Medicare-for-all is essential for universal healthcare and that private insurance could exist as a supplement.