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Abdul El-Sayed seeks Obama's campaign support for Michigan Senate race

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has spoken with former President Barack Obama, who offered advice and expressed support for El-Sayed's campaign. El-Sayed hopes Obama will campaign with him in Michigan to help unite the Democratic Party after a contentious primary. The conversation occurred as El-Sayed aims to bridge divides within the party and faces Republican opponent Mike Rogers. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a political candidate's conversation with a former president and their hopes for campaign support, which falls under commentary on political strategy.

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Abdul El-Sayed seeks Obama's campaign support for Michigan Senate race

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Will Weissert, The Associated Press ·

    Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he got advice from Barack Obama and had a ‘really warm and inspiring’ conversation

    Asked if he would like to see Obama come to Michigan to drum up support for Democrats before the midterm elections in November, El-Sayed said he “really” hoped so.