Obama is to appear with El-Sayed in Detroit as the ex-president gets more involved in the midterms
Former President Barack Obama is campaigning with Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate running for Michigan Senate. Obama's involvement marks an escalation of his participation in the upcoming midterm elections. El-Sayed recently won a competitive Democratic primary that revealed divisions within the party. Obama is scheduled to appear with El-Sayed at an event in Detroit.
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2 developments- Oct 5Obama to appear with El-Sayed in Detroit
- Oct 6Obama to Campaign in Michigan for El-Sayed
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