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Abdul El-Sayed’s U.S. Senate campaign is hosting an event with former U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman at Detroit’s Rouge Park today.

Abdul El-Sayed’s U.S. Senate campaign is hosting an event with former U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman at Detroit’s Rouge Park today.

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I asked Congressman Clyburn about the generational divide in the race, clear at today’s event, which was attended mostly by much older voters than what we’ve seen at El-Sayed rallies: “That’s great, that’s our future,” he said.

I asked Congressman Clyburn about the generational divide in the race, clear at today’s event, which was attended mostly by much older voters than what we’ve seen at El-Sayed rallies: “That’s great, that’s our future,” he said.

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Southfield’s Hollywood tells me he already voted for Haley Stevens via mail in ballot. “Haley! Cause Obama said so.”

Southfield’s Hollywood tells me he already voted for Haley Stevens via mail in ballot. “Haley! Cause Obama said so.”

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Abdul El-Sayed is about to begin a press conference about what he says is historic outside spending in the primary race for U.S. Senate by groups supporting his opponent, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens

Abdul El-Sayed is about to begin a press conference about what he says is historic outside spending in the primary race for U.S. Senate by groups supporting his opponent, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens

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Shannon Brown, from Detroit but lives in Dearborn. She’s voting for Abdul because, “I believe that our money needs to stay here in Michigan, not go over and serve special interests of foreign countries.”

Shannon Brown, from Detroit but lives in Dearborn. She’s voting for Abdul because, “I believe that our money needs to stay here in Michigan, not go over and serve special interests of foreign countries.”

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“Obama trusts her, so should Michigan,” says Wayne County commissioner Jonathan Kinloch in a Haley Stevens for Senate ad paid for by Stronger Michigan.

“Obama trusts her, so should Michigan,” says Wayne County commissioner Jonathan Kinloch in a Haley Stevens for Senate ad paid for by Stronger Michigan.

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Tlaib: “We don’t need swag bags, give us a $200 reimbursement. Credit our accounts. Yalla.”

Tlaib: “We don’t need swag bags, give us a $200 reimbursement. Credit our accounts. Yalla.”

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U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign this week launched an ad targeting Black voters. Today, he’s rallying voters on Detroit’s eastside at Chandler Park.

U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign this week launched an ad targeting Black voters. Today, he’s rallying voters on Detroit’s eastside at Chandler Park.

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Watch this private investigator hired by University of Michigan to surveil Palestine organizers pretend to be disabled when confronted by a student.

Watch this private investigator hired by University of Michigan to surveil Palestine organizers pretend to be disabled when confronted by a student.

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This video of Michigan Governor candidate Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-TX, is going viral on Instagram and TikTok.

This video of Michigan Governor candidate Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-TX, is going viral on Instagram and TikTok.

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This nine year old Burmese Python is no stranger to Detroit politics. He was at Mary Sheffield last year, here today for Abdul

This nine year old Burmese Python is no stranger to Detroit politics. He was at Mary Sheffield last year, here today for Abdul

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The Cathedral Church of St Paul in Midtown is hosting a Democratic gubernatorial candidate forum today with Chris Swanson and Jocelyn Benson. The pews are full of Democratic voters.

The Cathedral Church of St Paul in Midtown is hosting a Democratic gubernatorial candidate forum today with Chris Swanson and Jocelyn Benson. The pews are full of Democratic voters.

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I just won free chick fil a for a year Chick-fil-A, Inc.

I just won free chick fil a for a year Chick-fil-A, Inc.

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Farmington school board member Angie Smith says she’s backing Stevens because she believes she will represent everyone, “not just one race… You have to know how to work the room, don’t just come in here speaking Arabic, don’t come out with your Arabic music on.”

Farmington school board member Angie Smith says she’s backing Stevens because she believes she will represent everyone, “not just one race… You have to know how to work the room, don’t just come in here speaking Arabic, don’t come out with your Arabic music on.”

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Patt Braxton says Norwest Detroit has been flooded by mailers showing former President Obama with Stevens. “A lot of people are not aware.” She says Stevens’ support of Israel is wrong, “as a Black woman, from an oppressed people in United States, I can’t stand behind that.”

Patt Braxton says Norwest Detroit has been flooded by mailers showing former President Obama with Stevens. “A lot of people are not aware.” She says Stevens’ support of Israel is wrong, “as a Black woman, from an oppressed people in United States, I can’t stand behind that.”

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El-Sayed stops to hear a woman struggling with housing who tells him she’s done with voting. “I am stressed out… Nobody’s doing anything.”

El-Sayed stops to hear a woman struggling with housing who tells him she’s done with voting. “I am stressed out… Nobody’s doing anything.”

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“I had Jim Clyburn and Gretchen Whitmer, our great governor, behind the stage helping me roll up my sleeves because we got a job to do,” Stevens says.

“I had Jim Clyburn and Gretchen Whitmer, our great governor, behind the stage helping me roll up my sleeves because we got a job to do,” Stevens says.

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El-Sayed tells me he will release his personal financial disclosure on Monday. He says it’ll be a “nothing burger.”

El-Sayed tells me he will release his personal financial disclosure on Monday. He says it’ll be a “nothing burger.”

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A full crowd made up of Stevens supporters, union members. Teamsters Local 243 President Scott Quenneville says Stevens in Congress saved members pensions.

A full crowd made up of Stevens supporters, union members. Teamsters Local 243 President Scott Quenneville says Stevens in Congress saved members pensions.

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Detroit’s Yvonne Lewis rejects the narrative that Black voters are largely siding with Haley Stevens. “I don't care what the media, what the TV says about Haley... My neighbors are voting for Abdul El-Sayed.”

Detroit’s Yvonne Lewis rejects the narrative that Black voters are largely siding with Haley Stevens. “I don't care what the media, what the TV says about Haley... My neighbors are voting for Abdul El-Sayed.”

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Elouise Sirleaf of Detroit and Tomena Rawls of Redford talking about why they support El-Sayed: “I think the word is getting out about the corporate, corrupt dark money, PAC money that people are upset about.”

Elouise Sirleaf of Detroit and Tomena Rawls of Redford talking about why they support El-Sayed: “I think the word is getting out about the corporate, corrupt dark money, PAC money that people are upset about.”

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A glance at the crowd. Definitely more folks from the suburbs here for El-Sayed, Sanders and AOC

A glance at the crowd. Definitely more folks from the suburbs here for El-Sayed, Sanders and AOC

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On El-Sayed’s support of Uncommitted, Stevens says, “Who did that help? When you sat out ‘24, that vote is an important thing. People are entitled to use it as that they see fit, but we also need courageous leaders right now.”

On El-Sayed’s support of Uncommitted, Stevens says, “Who did that help? When you sat out ‘24, that vote is an important thing. People are entitled to use it as that they see fit, but we also need courageous leaders right now.”

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U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens asked by WDET 101.9FM how she would increase transparency in U.S. campaign finance laws: “I’m the only non-millionaire running for Senate.”

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens asked by WDET 101.9FM how she would increase transparency in U.S. campaign finance laws: “I’m the only non-millionaire running for Senate.”

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El-Sayed tells me he’s releasing his tax returns next week.

El-Sayed tells me he’s releasing his tax returns next week.

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El-Sayed says criticism he supported Uncommitted is “sad and desperate.” He tells me he endorsed Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign because he was serving Wayne County and understood the threat of Donald Trump. “It was the most frustrating 107 days of my political existence.”

El-Sayed says criticism he supported Uncommitted is “sad and desperate.” He tells me he endorsed Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign because he was serving Wayne County and understood the threat of Donald Trump. “It was the most frustrating 107 days of my political existence.”

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I asked Stevens about the “unkind” attacks against her during this race. She said it reminded her of comments she received in grade school: “I'm not trying to be a hero or a victim. I am just trying to lead for Michiganders and be the public servant that they deserve.”

I asked Stevens about the “unkind” attacks against her during this race. She said it reminded her of comments she received in grade school: “I'm not trying to be a hero or a victim. I am just trying to lead for Michiganders and be the public servant that they deserve.”

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Sheffield wipes away a tear as she is introduced on stage in front of supporters. She told reporters moments ago that the historic nature of her election has begun to sink in.

Sheffield wipes away a tear as she is introduced on stage in front of supporters. She told reporters moments ago that the historic nature of her election has begun to sink in.

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U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens says “we should be concerned” about threats of voter intimidation at polling places in Detroit. She encourages voters to call the Michigan Democratic Party or the Attorney General’s office if they see irregularities.

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens says “we should be concerned” about threats of voter intimidation at polling places in Detroit. She encourages voters to call the Michigan Democratic Party or the Attorney General’s office if they see irregularities.

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Fox 2’s Charlie Langton to Republican VP nominee JD Vance: “What makes you smile? What makes you happy?”

Fox 2’s Charlie Langton to Republican VP nominee JD Vance: “What makes you smile? What makes you happy?”

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Dennis Boatwright is the director of the Center for Pan-African Studies in Detroit. He says expects El-Sayed will win because Democratic voters are tired of status quo politicians. “Some of these politicians don’t have their own ideas so they have to use Obama…”

Dennis Boatwright is the director of the Center for Pan-African Studies in Detroit. He says expects El-Sayed will win because Democratic voters are tired of status quo politicians. “Some of these politicians don’t have their own ideas so they have to use Obama…”

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Tlaib slams DTE for giving away swag bags and a $42 grocery credit for residents stranded without power for days.

Tlaib slams DTE for giving away swag bags and a $42 grocery credit for residents stranded without power for days.

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Ahmed Alrayashi, a Chrysler employee and UAW member, voted for Trump in 2024 over the war in Gaza. He says he regrets the vote. Alrayashi says he’s voting for El-Sayed because, “I feel like Abdul is an American first candidate.”

Ahmed Alrayashi, a Chrysler employee and UAW member, voted for Trump in 2024 over the war in Gaza. He says he regrets the vote. Alrayashi says he’s voting for El-Sayed because, “I feel like Abdul is an American first candidate.”

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