Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit on Oct. 24, as Michigan’s statewide early in-person voting opened ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
The Guardian reported that Obama spoke about limiting money’s influence in politics and used the phrase “put money in your pocket” in describing El-Sayed’s aims. Obama also said El-Sayed would “finish the job” on the Affordable Care Act and ensure Americans could get quality, affordable health care.
El-Sayed supports Medicare for All. The Guardian reported that he had previously described the Affordable Care Act as an “incremental fix.” Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, also joined the rally at Cass Technical High School.
El-Sayed is running against Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan’s open Senate seat. The Guardian said Republicans viewed the contest as a strong pickup opportunity; the party had not held a Michigan Senate seat in 25 years.
CBS News described the nominees’ planned final debate as their second meeting, EconoTimes previously reported.
The Michigan Department of State said early in-person voting began Oct. 24 and continues through Nov. 1. A 2022 state constitutional amendment requires at least nine days of early in-person voting. The general election, including the Senate race, is Nov. 3.
