Abdul El-Sayed says Mackinac Policy Conference 'exactly what is wrong' with politics

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed touts healthcare plan ahead of primary

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed spoke to Local 4's Devin Scillian on Wednesday at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

El-Sayed told Scillian the annual conference is exactly what is wrong with politics.

"Folks in power get together and talk about how to keep power," El-Sayed said. 

Scillian asked El-Sayed what major points separate him from the other Democrats he's running against.

El-Sayed touted his universal healthcare plan, which he says will be released in the coming weeks. 

"I'm a doctor, I know how to get it done," El-Sayed said. 

Watch the full interview with Abdul El-Sayed in the video player above.


About the Authors

Devin Scillian is equally at home on your television, on your bookshelf, and on your stereo. Devin anchors the evening newscasts for Local 4. Additionally, he moderates Flashpoint, Local 4's Sunday morning news program. He is also a best-selling author of children's books, and an award-winning musician and songwriter.

Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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