politics
El Sayed hails call with Obama, hopes former president hits campaign trail
Progressive Democrat Abdul el Sayed revealed he spoke with former President Barack Obama after his Senate primary victory against Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) in Michigan last week.

TL;DR
- Abdul el Sayed spoke with former President Barack Obama after winning his Senate primary in Michigan.
- El Sayed described the conversation as "warm and inspiring" and received advice from Obama.
- The discussion focused on unifying the Democratic Party and Michigan's importance in the general election.
- El Sayed hopes Obama will campaign with him, noting the former president's familiarity with winning Michigan.
- Obama has not yet endorsed el Sayed but previously endorsed another candidate in Iowa.
- El Sayed has support from Kamala Harris, Gretchen Whitmer, and Haley Stevens, but faces Republican challenger Mike Rogers who is targeting disaffected Democratic voters.