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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET · Updated August 7, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET

Former Clinton pollster Mark Penn predicts Abdul El-Sayed will lose Michigan

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Salon. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Former Clinton pollster Mark Penn predicted that Abdul El-Sayed will lose Michigan in the general election. El-Sayed's primary win was described as a landmark. His victory reportedly caused a reaction among Republicans.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 19 hr ago, when Salon reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 4 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

The Gateway Pundit 4 hr ago
Former Clinton Pollster Mark Penn Explains How Easy it Will be for Abdul El-Sayed to LOSE Michigan in the General Election (VIDEO)

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

The Nation 14 hr ago
Abdul El-Sayed’s Win Is a Landmark. But the Fight Is Far From Over.
Salon 19 hr ago
Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan causes a GOP meltdown

Coverage timeline

Aug 6, 6:30 AM ET
19 hr ago
Salon
Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan causes a GOP meltdown
Aug 6, 12:23 PM ET
14 hr ago
The Nation
Abdul El-Sayed’s Win Is a Landmark. But the Fight Is Far From Over.
Aug 6, 10:20 PM ET
4 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
Former Clinton Pollster Mark Penn Explains How Easy it Will be for Abdul El-Sayed to LOSE Michigan in the General Election (VIDEO)
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