DETROIT – Supporters of Michigan Democratic U.S.Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed voiced support for guaranteed income, a social safety net concept gaining traction in municipalities across the nation."I think it's a good idea," one rallygoer told Fox News Digital.
"With the prices rising and programs being cut like they are and trying to get access to them.Yeah, I think it's a good idea.
I hope he supports them."Fox News Digital spoke with voters outside Cass Technical High School in Detroit, where El-Sayed hosted a campaign rally featuring former President Barack Obama.The event marked a key moment in the progressive candidate’s effort to strengthen ties with the Democratic establishment as he seeks to succeed retiring Sen.
Gary Peters, D-Mich.OBAMA PREPARES TO RALLY WITH MICHIGAN DEM WHO ONCE DELIVERED SCATHING VERDICT ON HIS PRESIDENCYFormer President Barack Obama, center, joined by Democratic U.S.Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson raise hands during a campaign event at Cass Technical High School in Detroit on Saturday, Oct.
24, 2026.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Rallygoers leaving the overflow venue were asked whether guaranteed income programs are an effective policy and whether El-Sayed should make them a core pillar of his campaign."I do, and I think the billionaires should be paying for it," voter Dave told Fox News Digital.Kiana Montgomery, a publicist, also voiced support for the concept — provided strict parameters are attached."I do [support it].
I think there should be parameters — exactly what people can spend it on to ensure everybody's trying to uplift the community as a whole," Montgomery said."A rising tide lifts all ships, and if people are in need, we should definitely support them."CALIFORNIA MAYOR INSISTS CASH HANDOUT PROGRAM WILL SOLVE AFFORDABILITY CHALLENGES, BUT CRITICS QUESTION COSTKiana Montgomery, a publicist, voiced support for the concept—provide...