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Former U.S. President Barack Obama visited Michigan on Friday, delivering a second rally of the day in support of Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed. The former president, who served from 2009 to 2017, spoke in Detroit’s Cass Technical High School, urging voters to back El‑Sayed, who holds a significant lead over Republican challenger Mike Rogers in the state’s Senate race. El‑Sayed, a progressive candidate and son of Egyptian immigrants, is a practicing Muslim. He highlighted his background and the diversity of Michigan, which has a large African‑American population and a notable Arab community. In the state’s primaries, just over 30 % of African‑American voters chose El‑Sayed, reflecting his appeal to a broad coalition. During the rally, Obama defended El‑Sayed against accusations that he has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood—a claim that both Rogers and President Donald Trump have promoted. “I’ve seen this movie before! That’s how I started,” Obama said, emphasizing his support for El‑Sayed’s candidacy. El‑Sayed addressed the crowd, criticizing Trump’s foreign policy and referencing the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. “Trump put us in a war we didn’t want,” he said. He urged voters to invest tax dollars in people rather than overseas military actions and praised the campaign slogan, “Our money in our pockets.” He also expressed admiration for Obama, stating, “I love Barack Obama.” An interview with Ashley, a young African‑American voter, revealed that many participants had already voted by mail or early voting, which began on Saturday, the state’s first early‑voting day. Some voters chose to hold their ballots for the November 3 election. At the rally, merchandise for both El‑Sayed and Trump was displayed. A small group of Rogers supporters shouted accusations at El‑Sayed, labeling him a “terrorist” and alleging ties to Hamas. These remarks were attributed to the Rogers camp and were not supported by evidence. Both Obama and El‑Sayed criticized the current administration’s policies. Obama announced that he would hold another rally in Port Huron, 100 km from Detroit, on Sunday. The Michigan Senate race remains a key battleground, with neither party holding a clear majority in the state. Article source: Clarin Digital | Image credit: Clarin Digital
Former U.S. President Barack Obama visited Michigan on Friday, delivering a second rally of the day in support of Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed. The former president, who served from 2009 to 2017, spoke in Detroit’s Cass Technical High School, urging voters to back El‑Sayed, who holds a significant lead over Republican challenger Mike Rogers in the state’s Senate race. El‑Sayed, a progressive candidate and son of Egyptian immigrants, is a practicing Muslim. He highlighted his background and the diversity of Michigan, which has a large African‑American population and a notable Arab community. In the state’s primaries, just over 30 % of African‑American voters chose El‑Sayed, reflecting his appeal to a broad coalition. During the rally, Obama defended El‑Sayed against accusations that he has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood—a claim that both Rogers and President Donald Trump have promoted. “I’ve seen this movie before! That’s how I started,” Obama said, emphasizing his support for El‑Sayed’s candidacy. El‑Sayed addressed the crowd, criticizing Trump’s foreign policy and referencing the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. “Trump put us in a war we didn’t want,” he said. He urged voters to invest tax dollars in people rather than overseas military actions and praised the campaign slogan, “Our money in our pockets.” He also expressed admiration for Obama, stating, “I love Barack Obama.” An interview with Ashley, a young African‑American voter, revealed that many participants had already voted by mail or early voting, which began on Saturday, the state’s first early‑voting day. Some voters chose to hold their ballots for the November 3 election. At the rally, merchandise for both El‑Sayed and Trump was displayed. A small group of Rogers supporters shouted accusations at El‑Sayed, labeling him a “terrorist” and alleging ties to Hamas. These remarks were attributed to the Rogers camp and were not supported by evidence. Both Obama and El‑Sayed criticized the current administration’s policies. Obama announced that he would hold another rally in Port Huron, 100 km from Detroit, on Sunday. The Michigan Senate race remains a key battleground, with neither party holding a clear majority in the state.
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