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DemocratMichigan SenateParty nominee

Abdul El-Sayed

Political group

Unclassified

Race role

Challenger

Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
48.75Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.
Raw Leadership Score80.94
Friction-32.19
Leadership Score (WATT): a 0–100 score measuring positive leadership momentum, weighted by outlet bias. “Mount Rushmore” names the top of the scale as a brand metaphor — a measurement, not a literal historical calibration. How we score.
Effectiveness (‘e’) — estimatedEstimated, not measured
4.88/10Reactive capability index reflecting custom voter priorities.

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Estimated score — no federal voting record

This candidate hasn't served in the U.S. Senate, so there's no voting record to measure. Instead, we estimate their score from what similar candidates in their political group typically prioritize. A lower number here means their group deprioritizes this issue, not that this candidate would.

Career background

No U.S. Senate record found

No U.S. Senate record found. Abdul El-Sayed has not previously served in the U.S. Senate. Legislative effectiveness data is unavailable and cannot be calculated.

Legislative record0Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index--GovTrack bipartisanship index
High voting alignment (echo-chamber)
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)100%
PAC / corporate1%
Missed votes--

Leadership strengths

Unity and Party Loyalty aspect of Political Acumen

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 0.8x

Weighted score0.900

Unity and Strategic Thinking & Delegation

Articles: 3 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Risk-Taking

Articles: 134 · Bias weight: 1.007x

Weighted score0.771

Visionary Thinking

Articles: 122 · Bias weight: 1.003x

Weighted score0.762

Learning Agility

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 0.9x

Weighted score0.744

Leadership frictions

Narcissism

Articles: 2 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.900

Hypocrisy

Articles: 2 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.900

Deflection as a form of Poor Communication

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.900

Deflecting

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.900

Lack of Accountability

Articles: 2 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.700