Obama will join El-Sayed in Detroit on Oct. 24 to support the progressive candidate's run for the U.S. Senate before the Nov. 3 election. The visit marks the second time a prominent Black political figure has campaigned with El-Sayed, who is running on a platform of Medicare for All and higher taxes for the wealthy. One current forecast gives El-Sayed a 72% chance of winning the seat following a Democratic primary that exposed deep party divisions.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Obama Rallies for Former Critic Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit
US Politics13 days ago
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed previously called Barack Obama’s presidency a failure that left the United States "no better off," according to comments reviewed by CNN. The criticisms, which spanned from 2012 through 2020, faulted the former president for eroding civil liberties, perpetuating war, and overseeing economic and healthcare systems that favored corporations over citizens. These remarks have resurfaced as the Democratic Party seeks to present a unified front ahead of the midterms.
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