Abdul El-Sayed Rallies With Obama at 5 p.m. as 77% of Black Voters Back Him
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 24
Abdul El-Sayed Rallies With Obama at 5 p.m. as 77% of Black Voters Back Him
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 24
Summary
Saturday’s Detroit rally pairs Abdul El-Sayed with Barack Obama as the Michigan Democratic Senate nominee tries to shore up support with Black voters before November.
A late-September Fox News Digital poll found 77% of Black voters backed El-Sayed—below typical Democratic levels in a state where Black turnout could be decisive for Senate control.
More than a dozen Black Detroit voters interviewed by Fox News Digital gave mixed reviews, with several undecided voters saying Obama’s endorsement would not sway them and some supporters calling it largely irrelevant.
Obama’s backing has also revived scrutiny of El-Sayed’s 2012 essay attacking the former president, a criticism he has since softened as Republicans argue he is now leaning on Obama to broaden his coalition.
The 5 p.m. event will also feature gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson and push early voting, underscoring Democrats’ broader effort to unify key constituencies in battleground Michigan.