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Former President Barack Obama tells Detroit 'change is in the air'
The Detroit News • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Barack Obama campaigned in Detroit urging Michigan voters to support Democrats Jocelyn Benson for governor and Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate, framing the midterm election as a "course correction" for the country.
- Obama defended El-Sayed against Republican attacks, emphasizing shared values despite policy disagreements and condemning efforts to exploit El-Sayed’s Muslim faith and background.
- Democrats expressed optimism about flipping Republican control in Michigan, highlighting economic concerns such as high gas prices and criticizing President Trump’s administration for rising costs.
- Republican candidate Mike Rogers countered by rallying young Republicans and accusing El-Sayed of extremist affiliations, while Republicans criticized Obama’s visit as an attempt to boost Democratic turnout in a traditional stronghold.
- Early voting in Michigan began with significant engagement, and both parties intensified efforts to mobilize voters ahead of the November 3 election.
