VidiaNews
Search news← All news
politics

Barack Obama to rally for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan ahead of key US Senate race – US politics live

Barack Obama to rally for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan ahead of key US Senate race – US politics live

The former Democratic president is showing major support in Detroit for the progressive Michigan candidate in final days before US midterm elections Sign up for Breaking News US email Good afternoon and welcome to a rare weekend edition of the Guardian’s US politics live blog. We are coming to you live as US midterm elections draw closer and candidates are jockeying fiercely to win the hearts, minds and votes of the American people.

Good afternoon and welcome to a rare weekend edition of the Guardian’s US politics live blog.

We are coming to you live as US midterm elections draw closer and candidates are jockeying fiercely to win the hearts, minds and votes of the American people.

As part of progressive Abdul El-Sayed’s effort to do just that, he’s added Democratic star power to his rally lineup tonight in Detroit: former president Barack Obama will take the stage and offer his support to the Senate hopeful.

This rally falls on the first day of Michigan’s in-person early voting period and 10 days before election day.

Stick with us as we bring you the latest news from the rally and beyond.

Hundreds of Michiganders have gathered outside Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan, where former president Barack Obama will stump for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a rally slated to begin in about an hour.

  • michigan
  • barack
  • obama
  • abdul
  • senate
  • race
  • politic
  • candidate

Summaries and tags are generated automatically. Stay informed with VidiaNews.

Related news

Politics is an investment, not vote-buying – Oti Regional Minister
politics

Politics is an investment, not vote-buying – Oti Regional Minister

The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has described electoral politics as an investment, saying that candidates spend money to mobilise support and participate in elections. Everybody who is coming there to vote, they hire a car from Krachi West to cross the river to head to Jasikan to vote for someone who will later get a position and eventually get money to take care of his wife and children,” he said.

Read →
What the choice between Chuck Schumer and Chris Van Hollen for Senate leader is all about
politics

What the choice between Chuck Schumer and Chris Van Hollen for Senate leader is all about

This is a debate about the future of the Democratic party The election for Democratic Senate leader between Chuck Schumer and Chris Van Hollen must be understood for what it is. It is a debate about whether the Democratic party remains a top-down party dominated by billionaire campaign contributors, inside-the-beltway consultants and 30-second TV ads, or whether we can transform it into a grassroots party of, by and for the working families of our country.

Read →
Ondo APC denies rift, declares unity ahead of 2027
politics

Ondo APC denies rift, declares unity ahead of 2027

Kolawole thanked Tinubu and the APC National Chairman for their support, while commending Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, and other party members for their contributions to the success of the presidential campaign. Olabimtan expressed confidence that the reconciliation efforts would translate into electoral victories for Tinubu, as well as the party’s candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives and state and national assemblies.

Read →
30,000 Mfangano residents face transport crisis as Senate pushes for second ferry
politics

30,000 Mfangano residents face transport crisis as Senate pushes for second ferry

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 13 – The Senate has urged the government to procure a second public ferry for Lake Victoria, seeking to end years of transport disruptions that have left more than 30,000 residents of Mfangano Island and neighbouring islands struggling to access essential services. To address the situation, the committee wants the Ministry of Roads and Transport, working alongside KPA and KMA, to operationalise the new ferry and deploy it to improve connectivity between Mbita and Mfangano within six months of the report’s tabling.

Read →