El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary
Summary
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, spoke with former President Barack Obama and hopes Obama will campaign with him. Michigan Democrats are working to unite after a bitter primary race as they prepare for the November midterm election.Key Facts
- Abdul El-Sayed won a close and contentious Democratic primary in Michigan for the U.S. Senate.
- El-Sayed described his conversation with Obama as warm and inspiring, though he did not share details.
- El-Sayed hopes Obama will campaign in Michigan, a key state Obama won in 2008 and 2012.
- Michigan Democrats held a rally to show unity after their divisive primary.
- The outgoing Democratic Senator Gary Peters is not running for reelection in Michigan.
- Michigan is a swing state, with mixed recent voting for Republicans and Democrats in presidential races.
- El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election, who is trying to attract moderate Democrats.
- El-Sayed acknowledged differences within the Democratic Party but emphasized the importance of coming together.
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