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Obama to rally for El-Sayed in MI. Is he the Dems’ ‘spiritual leader’?

06.10.2026
Published: 06.10.2026 Category: Society and politics

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Former President Barack Obama announced that he would campaign in Michigan alongside Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. CNN’s Audie Cornish and her ‘group chat’ discuss whether Obama can help shore up El-Sayed's support among Black voters. Also, the NewsNight panel debates who is currently the closest thing the Democratic Party has to a "spiritual" leader. 0:00 Why is Obama kicking off his midterm campaign push in Michigan? 3:12 Is Scott Jennings worried about Obama hitting the campaign trail? 5:58 How does Obama resonate with Democrats in 2026? 10:01 Who is the spiritual leader of the Democratic Party? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Obama #Election #News

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