El-Sayed visits Senate Democrats, who are starting to warm to him
Senate Democrats are starting to warm to Michigan Senate Abdul El-Sayed after a Wednesday meeting at their campaign arm's headquarters, though muted reactions from some lawmakers indicated the progressive Senate nominee has work to do with the caucus ahead of November. “He's a great candidate,” said Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), chair of the Senate Democrats’...
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats on Wednesday to rally support for his campaign. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the DSCC, expressed enthusiasm about El-Sayed's candidacy, stating that he is a great candidate and will win the election. El-Sayed, a progressive, won the Michigan Democratic primary last month against a more moderate candidate recruited by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Despite this ideological divide, Democrats sought to bridge differences and unite behind El-Sayed, who will face former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in November. El-Sayed highlighted issues like healthcare access, reproductive rights, and labor as unifying factors. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, plans to campaign with El-Sayed in Michigan.
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