Overview
- Sen. Bernie Sanders rallied in Detroit as part of his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour and endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for the U.S. Senate.
- Sanders said Washington needs leaders willing to challenge political and economic power, adding, "That's why we need Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Senate."
- El-Sayed stressed Medicare-for-all and the goal of dismantling Immigration and Customs Enforcement, repeating positions central to his run.
- The Democratic field also includes Rep. Haley Stevens and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, while Donavan McKinney runs against Rep. Shri Thanedar in the 13th District.
- Sanders praised recent progressive wins in Congress and said he hopes McKinney joins that bloc, noting he backed El-Sayed in a 2018 bid for governor.