DETROIT — Supporters of Michigan Democratic U.S.Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed told Fox News Digital the Great Lake State is due for a progressive champion and person of color in statewide office."I personally think he's resonating with people in Michigan because he is a person of color, obviously, and then, secondly, he gets down, and he's 10 toes down," said Emily Walker, a teacher at Cass Technical High School, the venue where El-Sayed hosted a rally on Saturday."He's out here with the people.
He's knocking on doors.He's talking to the community," Walker added.
"He's also a medical professional, and I just feel like he's very educated, and he understands what's going on in policies."OBAMA PREPARES TO RALLY WITH MICHIGAN DEM WHO ONCE DELIVERED SCATHING VERDICT ON HIS PRESIDENCYFormer President Barack Obama, center, joined by Democratic nominee for U.S.Senate Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, during a campaign event at Cass Technical High School Oct.
24, 2026, in Detroit.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Fox News Digital spoke with voters outside Cass Technical High School, where El-Sayed hosted a campaign rally featuring former President Barack Obama Saturday.Obama’s appearance alongside El-Sayed became a major event as the progressive candidate continues working to consolidate backing across the Democratic Party spectrum ahead of the November general election against Republican nominee Mike Rogers.While exiting the overflow venue, supporters were asked for their thoughts on guaranteed income programs and whether candidates should campaign for them.AS AMERICANS ARE CRUSHED BY AFFORDABILITY, GROWING TREND OF MAYORS PUSHING CASH HANDOUTS AS THE ANSWER"I think we need a major change in what we have with Donald Trump and his cohorts," said Dave, an attendee at the event.
"The Democrats, I don't think, have been listening well enough.I think we need to change big time instead of just slowly."Kiana M...