Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addresses questions about earlier criticisms of former President Barack Obama, saying they reflected his state of mind at the time. In an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” El-Sayed tells the program that his past remarks came from a “younger” and “angry” version of himself, rather than a considered change in view.
El-Sayed’s comments come as he campaigns for Michigan’s Senate race and appears alongside fellow Democrats ahead of the midterm elections. In the NBC interview, he also discusses hurdles on the campaign trail and outlines his priorities if elected. The Washington Examiner similarly highlights El-Sayed’s explanation for his prior stance toward Obama as he joins campaign efforts in the lead-up to the vote.
