What does a major primary victory in Michigan tell us about the future of the US Democratic Party? In this episode of What Just Happened?, host Marco Giannangeli is joined by Sibylline North America Analyst Claire Brady and George King IV, Vice Chair of Democrats Abroad UK, to examine the rise of socialist politics within the Democratic Party. The discussion explores Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan, his platform of Medicare for All, higher taxes on wealthy Americans and removing corporate money from politics, and what his success could mean for the wider Democratic coalition.

Claire and George consider whether this represents a genuine ideological shift within the party, how socialist candidates can appeal to voters beyond the Democratic base and what the movement could mean for the future of American politics.

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