Obama seeks to shore up Abdul El-Sayed with Black voters at Michigan rally

Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit, emphasizing the importance of the Black vote. Obama criticized Donald Trump's policies and performance while framing the election as a choice for progressive change.
Why it matters
The rally underscores the critical role of the Detroit electorate in determining the outcome of the competitive Michigan Senate race.
Former President Barack Obama rallied for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit on Saturday as the bitterly fought contest could come down to the city’s substantial Black vote. “We’re clear about the choice in this election,” Obama said. “Abdul is fighting for change, real change, change that will bring an end to this war. Change that will get money out of politics and put money in your pocket. Change that will finish the job we started with the Affordable Care Act and guarantee quality, affordable healthcare to every single American.” “You hear people say this is somehow radical,” Obama continued. “What is radical about that?” The former president, who rallied earlier Saturday in Cleveland, was joined by El-Sayed, gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson and downballot Democrats less than two weeks before Election Day.
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