Supporters of Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed told Fox News Digital the Great Lake State is due for a progressive champion and person of color in statewide office.
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"I personally think he's resonating with people in Michigan because he is a person of color, obviously, and then, secondly, he gets down, and he's 10 toes down," said Emily Walker, a teacher at Cass Technical High School, the venue where El-Sayed hosted a rally on Saturday.
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He's knocking on doors.
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He's talking to the community," Walker added.
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"He's also a medical professional, and I just feel like he's very educated, and he understands what's going on in policies."
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Fox News Digital spoke with voters outside Cass Technical High School, where El-Sayed hosted a campaign rally featuring former President Barack Obama Saturday.
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Obama’s appearance alongside El-Sayed became a major event as the progressive candidate continues working to consolidate backing across the Democratic Party spectrum ahead of the November general election against Republican nominee Mike Rogers.
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While exiting the overflow venue, supporters were asked for their thoughts on guaranteed income programs and whether candidates should campaign for them.
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"I think we need a major change in what we have with Donald Trump and his cohorts," said Dave, an attendee at the event.
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"The Democrats, I don't think, have been listening well enough.
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I think we need to change big time instead of just slowly.
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Kiana Montgomery, a publicist attending the rally, agreed that El-Sayed's message aligns with what local voters are seeking.
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"I think he won because he is speaking to the things that are important to people: education, healthcare and bringing down the costs that are going on right now," Montgomery said.
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"People are trying to do more than just exist.
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They're trying to thrive, and they're unable to do that in the economic times right now."
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El-Sayed’s campaign platform centers heavily on universal healthcare through Medicare-for-all, raising the federal minimum wage and expanding social safety net initiatives.
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He has also voiced support for guaranteed income program, government-distributed financial assistance provided without strings attached, to support residents during economic hardship or pregnancy.
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Jamal Jenkins told Fox News Digital progressive proposals are finding traction because voters want tangible action on the cost of living.
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"I think a progressive is resonating because people want to see more action towards putting a dent into affordability," Jenkins said.
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"When you look at corporate profits and the wealth gap between the wealthy, the shrinking middle class and the impoverished, I think folks want to see action.
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So, more people are actively participating in a positive way in the economy and can live a dignified life.
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"I think everybody wants the same thing for themselves and for their kids," Jenkins added.
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"Just to have a shot at an education, a good life, work-life balance and to live life without having to struggle as much for reasons that really don't make much sense."
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El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and former Wayne County health director, has made expanding healthcare coverage a central focus of his bid to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters.
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He has consistently championed Medicare-for-all to create a government-funded health coverage system.
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Mohammed, a resident of Bloomfield Hills, said El-Sayed brings fresh perspective to economic and foreign policy discussions.
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"The old way of doing business isn't working anymore," Mohammed said.
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"We don't want to see our money being taken away from us.
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We want to see our money being used for the children here, for the elderly here and for those in need.
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With our grocery prices and gas prices being the way they are, we shouldn't be fighting stupid wars anymore, as he keeps saying.
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"I think for all of us as citizens of Michigan, he's a better fit because he's looking out for us as opposed to big pharma and PACs."
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El-Sayed has bristled at media questions about his criticism of Israel, which has become a mainstream position in the Democratic Party, saying it distracts from issues voters want to talk about.
El-Sayed and Mike Rogers' campaigns did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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