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Abdul El-Sayed sticks up for trans rights in heated ‘60 Minutes’ interview ahead of midterms

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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed made clear he will defend transgender rights in an often combative 60 Minutes interview that aired on Sunday. CBS sent conservative columnist Ross Douthat to interview the Democrat ahead of today’s midterm elections, in which El-Sayed is running in a closely …

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  1. Truthout

    El-Sayed Didn’t Fall for Anti-Trans “Gotcha” Moment in “60 Minutes” Interview (opens Truthout)

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    If he can win a highly contested seat, it will be a clear case that embracing anti-trans views is not required to win.

  2. The Daily Signal

    Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘60 Minutes’ Answer Gives Away the Left’s Game on Cultural Issues (opens The Daily Signal)

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    Summary Far-Left darling Abdul El-Sayed went on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday and unintentionally revealed the Left’s dishonesty about their sudden pivot away from talking about transgender and other social issues.

  3. Advocate

    Abdul El-Sayed sticks up for trans rights in heated ‘60 Minutes’ interview ahead of midterms (opens Advocate)

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    Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed made clear he will defend transgender rights in an often combative 60 Minutes interview that aired on Sunday. CBS sent conservative columnist Ross Douthat to interview the Democrat ahead of today’s midterm elections, in which El-Sayed is running in a closely …

  4. The M

    Abdul El-Sayed Sticks Up for Trans Rights in Heated 60 Minutes Interview Ahead of Midterms (opens The M)

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    This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed made clear he will defend transgender rights in an often combative 60 Minutes interview that aired on Sunday. CBS sent conservative columnist Ross Douthat to interview the Democrat ahead of today’s midterm elec…