Obama backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Former US president campaigns for Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed at Detroit rally on first day of early voting.
At a glance
- Obama campaigned for El-Sayed at a Detroit high school rally attended by thousands
- Obama said El-Sayed would remove money from politics and increase wages
- Obama cited El-Sayed's healthcare expansion plans as central to his support
- The rally coincided with the start of early voting in Michigan
Former president Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a rally in Detroit on Saturday, addressing thousands of supporters. Obama said El-Sayed was working to remove money from politics, increase wages and expand healthcare access.
Obama specifically highlighted El-Sayed's plans to build on the Affordable Care Act and ensure universal healthcare coverage. The rally took place on the opening day of early voting in Michigan.
Why it matters
The appearance represents high-profile Democratic support for El-Sayed's Senate campaign in a key swing state during the early voting period.
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