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El-Sayed’s scathing Obama critique resurfaces ahead of joint campaign rally

His 2012 criticism of Obama is back in focus as he prepares to campaign with the former president.

El-Sayed’s scathing Obama critique resurfaces ahead of joint campaign rally
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Abdul El-Sayed’s 2012 criticism of Barack Obama has resurfaced as El-Sayed prepares to campaign with the former president. Obama has said he plans to campaign for El-Sayed and other Michigan Democrats, though the article says he has not issued an official endorsement.

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Michigan Senate candidate whose 2012 criticism of Barack Obama resurfaced

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Representative and Senate primary opponent of El-Sayed

Mitt Romney
Former U.S. Senator (R-UT)

Former Republican presidential nominee mentioned as El-Sayed’s less-preferred alternative to Obama

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president slated to campaign with El-Sayed and other Michigan Democrats; Jocelyn Benson, Democratic candidate for governor in Michigan

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Obama to Campaign With Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit

Outlets agree that Barack Obama plans to campaign with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Detroit rally on Oct. 24. Left-leaning outlets present his alliances as compatible with past disagreements and shared priorities. Center outlets largely treat the appearance as campaign news, adding race context and, in some coverage, questions about El-Sayed’s support or past criticism of Obama. Right-leaning outlets more often cast the visit as a rescue for a vulnerable campaign and emphasize criticism of El-Sayed, including past remarks and other campaign controversies.

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