底特律——密歇根州民主党联邦参议员候选人阿卜杜勒·埃尔-赛义德的 supporting者告诉福克斯新闻数字频道，这个五大湖州理应拥有一位进步派旗手和一位有色人种担任全州公职。
DETROIT – Supporters of Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed told Fox News Digital that the Great Lake State is due for a progressive champion and person of color in statewide office.
“我个人认为他之所以能引起密歇根州民众的共鸣，显然首先是因为他是有色人种，其次是他很接地气，而且他全心全意投入，”卡斯技术高中的教师艾米丽·沃克说。埃尔-赛义德周六正是在这所学校举办了集会。
"I personally think he's resonating with people in Michigan because he is a person of color, obviously, and then secondly, he gets down, and he's 10 toes down," said Emily Walker, a teacher at Cass Technical High School, the venue where El-Sayed hosted a rally on Saturday.
“他来到这里和民众在一起，他挨家挨户敲门，他和社区交谈，”沃克补充说。“他也是一名医疗专业人士，我觉得他受过很好的教育，他了解政策方面的实际情况。”福克斯新闻数字频道在卡斯技术高中外采访了选民，埃尔-赛义德周六在这所学校举办了一场有前总统巴拉克·奥巴马出席的竞选集会。
"He's out here with the people, he's knocking on doors, he's talking to the community," Walker added. "He's also a medical professional, and I just feel like he's very educated, and he understands what's going on in policies." Fox News Digital spoke with voters outside Cass Technical High School, where El-Sayed hosted a campaign rally featuring former President Barack Obama on Saturday.
奥巴马与埃尔-赛义德同台亮相成为一件大事，这位进步派候选人正继续努力在11月大选前凝聚民主党各派系的支持，他将在选举中对阵共和党提名人迈克·罗杰斯。
Obama’s appearance alongside El-Sayed became a major event as the progressive candidate continues working to consolidate backing across the Democratic Party spectrum ahead of the November general election against Republican nominee Mike Rogers.
在离开这处因人数过多而溢出的场地时，支持者被问及他们对保障性收入计划的看法，以及候选人是否应以此作为竞选议题。
While exiting the overflow venue, supporters were asked for their thoughts on guaranteed income programs and whether candidates should campaign on them.
“我认为我们需要对唐纳德·特朗普及其同伙的现状做出重大改变，”参加活动的戴夫说。“我认为民主党人一直倾听不够。我认为我们需要做出重大改变，而不是慢慢来。”出席集会的公关人员基安娜·蒙哥马利也认为，埃尔-赛义德的信息与当地选民的诉求相契合。
"I think we need a major change in what we have with Donald Trump and his cohorts," said Dave, a attendee at the event. "The Democrats, I don't think have been listening well enough. I think we need to change big time instead of just slowly." Kiana Montgomery, a publicist attending the rally, agreed that El-Sayed's message aligns with what local voters are seeking.
蒙哥马利说：“我认为他获胜是因为他谈到了对人们重要的议题：教育、医疗保健，以及降低当前不断上涨的成本。人们不只是想勉强生存，他们想要蓬勃发展，而在当前的经济环境下他们做不到这一点。”埃尔-赛义德的竞选纲领主要围绕通过“全民医保”实现全民医疗保健、提高联邦最低工资以及扩大社会保障网举措。他还表示支持保障性收入项目——即政府发放的、不附带条件的财政援助，用于在经济困难或怀孕期间支持居民。
"I think he won because he is speaking to the things that are important to people: education, healthcare, and bringing down the costs that are going on right now," Montgomery said. "People are trying to do more than just exist. They're trying to thrive, and they're unable to do that in the economic times right now." El-Sayed’s campaign platform centers heavily on universal healthcare through Medicare-for-All, raising the federal minimum wage, and expanding social safety net initiatives. He has also voiced support for guaranteed income programs—government-distributed financial assistance provided without strings attached to support residents during economic hardship or pregnancy.
贾马尔·詹金斯告诉福克斯新闻数字频道，进步派主张之所以获得支持，是因为选民希望在生活成本问题上看到切实行动。
Jamal Jenkins told Fox News Digital that progressive proposals are finding traction because voters want tangible action on the cost of living.
詹金斯说：“我认为进步派人士能引起共鸣，是因为人们希望看到更多行动来削减生活负担。当你看到企业利润、富人之间的财富差距、不断萎缩的中产阶级以及贫困人口时，我认为民众希望看到行动，让更多人积极正当地参与经济，并能过上有尊严的生活。”
"I think a progressive is resonating because people want to see more action towards putting a dent into affordability," Jenkins said. "When you look at corporate profits and the wealth gap between the wealthy, the shrinking middle class, and the impoverished, I think folks want to see action, so more people are actively participating in a positive way in the economy and can live a dignified life."
詹金斯补充说：“我认为每个人为自己和孩子想要的东西都是一样的。就是有机会接受教育、过上好日子、实现工作与生活的平衡，不必因为一些根本说不通的原因而那么辛苦地挣扎。”埃尔-赛义德是一名流行病学家，曾任韦恩县卫生主任，他把扩大医疗保险覆盖范围作为竞选的核心重点，以接替即将退休的民主党参议员加里·彼得斯。他一直大力倡导“全民医保”，以建立一个由政府资助的医疗保险体系。
"I think everybody wants the same thing for themselves and for their kids," Jenkins added. "Just to have a shot at an education, a good life, work-life balance, and to live life without having to struggle as much for reasons that really don't make much sense." El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and former Wayne County health director, has made expanding healthcare coverage a central focus of his bid to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters. He has consistently championed Medicare-for-All to create a government-funded health coverage system.
布卢姆菲尔德希尔斯的居民穆罕默德说，埃尔-赛义德为经济和外交政策讨论带来了全新的视角。
Mohammed, a resident of Bloomfield Hills, said El-Sayed brings fresh perspective to economic and foreign policy discussions.
“老一套的做生意方式已经行不通了，”穆罕默德说。“我们不想看到自己的钱被拿走。我们希望看到我们的钱用在这里的孩子们身上，用在这里的老年人身上，用在那些有需要的人身上。我们的食品杂货价格和汽油价格都成了现在这个样子，我们不应该再打那些愚蠢的战争了，就像他一直说的那样。”穆罕默德补充说：“我认为，对我们所有密歇根州公民来说，他更合适，因为他在为我们着想，而不是为大制药公司和政治行动委员会着想。”
"The old way of doing business isn't working anymore," Mohammed said. "We don't want to see our money being taken away from us. We want to see our money being used for the children here, for the elderly here, and for those in need. With our grocery prices and gas prices being the way they are, we shouldn't be fighting stupid wars anymore, as he keeps saying." "I think for all of us as citizens of Michigan, he's a better fit because he's looking out for us as opposed to big pharma and PACs," Mohammed added.
对于媒体就他批评以色列提出的问题，埃尔-赛义德感到恼火，称这些问题分散了人们对选民真正想谈论的议题的注意力。批评以色列在民主党内部已成为主流立场。
El-Sayed has bristled at media questions about his criticism of Israel, which has become a mainstream position in the Democratic Party, saying it distracts from issues voters want to talk about.
埃尔-赛义德和迈克·罗杰斯的竞选团队均未回应福克斯新闻数字频道的置评请求。
El-Sayed’s and Mike Rogers' campaign did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.