A witness confirms the moment drew a standing ovation
3 Sep 24 11:04 PM · 4d ago · 23 comments · 1 source · development 3 of 3
A commenter who said they attended the event described being moved and inspired by the exchange in person, corroborating that it happened at a live event.
“And I was there watching this! ❤️❤️❤️ You gave me hope.”
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Abdul El-Sayed Michigan Democratic Senate candidate
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I’m not crying… I have lived my life. I hate thinking what this country will be like for my kids and grandkids and I won’t be here to protect them.
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The Republican party does not care about children.
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🥲🤗🤗 I have family in Michigan and I've been following Dr. Abdul from the UK. What a guy !! 💙💙💙 Michigan do your part. For you, for the world, for your, our, ALL children across the globe 💞 🌍
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And I was there watching this! ❤️❤️❤️ You gave me hope.
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Best one word answer to a question ever.
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It's so refreshing to hear an honest,from the heart answer,to an honest question. From that standing ovation you realize how hungry we all are for common human decency. 🥰
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He's going to be president. Honestly if he got in the senate in 26 and immediately started campaigning for president I would vote for him.
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Look at you, a wonderful model to be an adult human for our young men needing a leader today.👏 Thank you.
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This was so beautiful. 🗳️🥾👢🩴👠👟🥿👡👞🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
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Decency is so rare in politics today, so this brings me joy. Thank you!
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I think that too But what they learn from your example will protect them
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We might get two decent doctors in the Senate — Abdul and Annie.
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Abdul has a very human touch and genuine charisma. As a parent, I have no doubt that his parents did an excellent job raising him.
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Don't need kids of your own to know kids are our future. Vote blue FFS.
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The best response to any question posed to a candidate.
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every single one of them, all over the globe
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Abdul is the epitome of the expression WEARING YOUR HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE leaving no doubt where his heart liess.
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THE PEOPLE SEE YOU ABDUL EL-SAYED. THIS IS WHAT THEY NEED - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
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I pray a majority of voting Michiganders truly see you and send you to Washington.
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Yes! For a just and peaceful community, it really does take a village.
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This had to be the best answer I have ever heard a nominee say...
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💯 That's why you get my vote. It's for all our kids!
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. We owe our kids everything, we brought them here.
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