Q&A with Abdul El-Sayed | Stateside with April Baer [RgrcjrwmnkO]
📌IN THIS VIDEO: Stateside host April Baer chats with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a leading candidate in Michigan’s Democratic Primary election. 00:00 Intro 00:37 Why pursue a statewide seat? 02:46 How do you hope to win over Trump’s voters? 04:27 You’ve called for abolishing ICE. What do you envision instead? 06:00 Would you propose a new enforcement agency? 06:58 What would you say to voters who disagree with your views on foreign policy? 09:47 Can you assure Jewish voters that you believe in Israel’s survival? 12:43 How should the government change the way it regulates data centers? 14:52 What legislation would you support to bring down healthcare costs? 17:05 If Medicare for all were enacted, how would we afford to cover everyone? 18:28 What do you say to folks who have reservations about the level of union support you’ve gained? 📌BACKGROUND: Michigan’s Democratic primary election will take place on Tuesday, August 4. U.S. Senator Gary Peters announced in January 2025 that he would not seek re-election, leaving an open Senate seat. The two leading candidates in Michigan’s Democratic Primary election are: ~U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, who represents a swath of Oakland County north of Detroit. ~Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, who previously worked as director of the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services of Wayne County. 📌OTHER RESOURCES: Find more Stateside conversations here: ( Find more info about voting in the 2026 Midterm Election here: ( Ask us your questions about voting here: (