Bruce Springsteen Endorses Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan Senate Seat
The rock icon urges voters to support the progressive Democrat against Mike Rogers, citing a fight for constitutional values.
By Marco Ortega ·
Bruce Springsteen has publicly endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. The rocker posted the endorsement on Instagram ahead of Election Day. He described El-Sayed as a defender of the American Constitution and democracy.
Springsteen specifically targeted the current administration. He called the leadership in the White House corrupt, lawless, and anti-American. The musician stated he is fully in El-Sayed's corner.
El-Sayed faces Republican nominee Mike Rogers in this year's midterms. If he wins the seat, he would become the first Muslim senator in U.S. history. His religious background has drawn scrutiny from President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.
The progressive Democrat has gathered support from other political figures and celebrities. Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris have backed his campaign. Hollywood actor Adam Brody also joined the effort recently.
Brody appeared in a video produced with Swing Left's Ground Truth organization. He said he is helping to elect Abdul to the Senate and win back the House. Brody also voiced support for Medicare for all and keeping money out of politics.
Springsteen has opposed Trump and Republicans for years. In a PBS special this summer, he discussed his belief in critical patriotism. He said a patriot loves the country enough to look at it clearly and recognize its faults.
Source: Variety
