El-Sayed’s refusal to repudiate Obama criticism makes the endorsement politically costly

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Barack Obama’s endorsement was justified in Michigan’s Senate race despite El-Sayed’s criticism of Obama’s health-care policies

Republicans are right to make El-Sayed’s criticism of Obama central to the Senate race

Barack Obama’s endorsement mainly mobilizes Democratic activists rather than persuading Michigan swing voters

Full recounts after close Michigan Senate results prolong partisan disputes

Abdul El-Sayed's progressive platform is a political liability for Michigan Democrats

El-Sayed's Medicare for All stance may alienate moderate voters in a competitive Senate race against Mike Rogers.

Michigan Democrats should tie Trump’s record to Mike Rogers’s Senate candidacy

Obama’s Detroit rally gives national Democrats too much influence over Michigan’s Senate nominee

Obama’s Detroit appearance shows Michigan Democrats remain divided over El-Sayed’s progressive agenda

Obama’s support makes Abdul El-Sayed accountable for the national Democratic agenda

Barack Obama's campaign appearances remain essential for mobilizing Black voters in Detroit