Former Vice President Kamala Harris Endorses Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan Senate Seat
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has thrown her support behind Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in a move that could potentially mend divisions within the Democratic Party.
During a roundtable discussion at Birth Detroit, a maternal and infant health clinic, Harris praised El-Sayed, a former health department director for Detroit and Wayne County, stating, “I’m here to support Dr. El Sayed because, on this subject, I know he will be a champion.”
The endorsement comes in the wake of past criticism of Harris by Michigan Arab and Muslim voters over her stance on Israel’s military actions in Gaza. El-Sayed, who was among those critics, later supported Harris during her presidential campaign, acknowledging her as the better option.
El-Sayed’s opponent, Republican former Congressman Mike Rogers, dismissed Harris’ endorsement as “desperate,” criticizing her record during the Biden administration.
Despite some lingering resentment towards Harris and the Democratic Party, El-Sayed emphasized the importance of building a coalition to elect a U.S. senator who aligns with voters’ positions, especially on contentious issues like Gaza.
With the endorsement from Harris, El-Sayed aims to garner broader support, including from Black voters in Detroit who largely favored his primary opponent, Congresswoman Haley Stevens. El-Sayed acknowledged the need to move past past mistakes and focus on creating a better future for all.
