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Why an El-Sayed win in Michigan matters for Ocasio-Cortez

Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed faces former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers for a retiring senator's seat in Michigan; her decision may wait on the vote.

On air: Chip Darnell and Brock Thunderson on Finally, Some Good News
Published 6:26 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Hill: “Why an El-Sayed win in Michigan is important for Ocasio-Cortez”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:26 AM ET on Finally, Some Good News, by Chip Darnell and Brock Thunderson.
Topics: Ocasio-Cortez, El-Sayed, Michigan.
BBN covered this story before: Mike Rogers: El-Sayed Lying About Muslim Brotherhood Ties (October 12).

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The HillWhy an El-Sayed win in Michigan is important for Ocasio-Cortez

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHere's a story about patience.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCongresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is deciding between a run for president and a New York Senate seat, and The Hill says Michigan may help her choose.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistMichigan decides it? That's a lot of weight on one state.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDemocratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed is facing former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers for the seat of a retiring senator, and a progressive win there could shape her plans. She's out there waiting on an answer from a whole state, and I think that's beautiful.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIt's a forecast with one data point, and I've never trusted anything more.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBrock, you're watching the radar for her.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistSomebody has to. The jet stream is following her now, too, and it's about time it left me alone.