Fox News host praises Democratic candidate after primary election victory

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for statewide office in Michigan, has used a surprising source in his campaign advertising: a Fox News host. After El-Sayed won his primary election, Jesse Watters said on air that voters had to respect El-Sayed because he beat the political establishment. El-Sayed's campaign turned that comment into a television advertisement. The ad ran across Michigan, including on Fox News itself. It also featured people from El-Sayed's life talking about his roots and record in the state. His campaign said the ad was aimed at voters from different political backgrounds. El-Sayed said he planned to talk to audiences across party lines about issues that affect working people.