Abdul El-Sayed says "there's a lot of healing to do" after Senate primary

Former Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed, who is set to win the state's Democratic Senate primary, emphasized the need for healing after a tough primary season. Speaking on CBS Mornings, El-Sayed, 41, stated that the primary had been a "big open movement" and urged unity among supporters. El-Sayed, who faced off against Rep. Haley Stevens in a heated primary, expressed his commitment to bringing the party together.

With only 13 weeks remaining until the general election, El-Sayed said he is eager to engage in discussions with Stevens. He praised the unity they shared and reminded listeners that their common goals far outweigh the divisions. The winner of the primary will face off against former Rep. Mike Rogers in November, who won his party's nomination unopposed.

El-Sayed criticized Rogers for wanting to increase political spending. Both candidates received support from different factions of the Democratic Party. El-Sayed, who ran on a progressive platform, emphasized the importance of unity against Trumpism and the need to defeat Rogers and the Trump agenda.