Thread by @nwarikoo

The final debate among Democratic candidates - Abdul El-Sayed, Shri Thanedar, Gretchen Whitmer - for Michigan Governor is taking place now. Watch live: clickondetroit.com/michigan-elect… Click on #MIDemDebate for reports.

Asked if they will work with Trump administration, candidate Shri Thanedar said he is the only candidate to run a business and that "I can work with all types of people as long as they" are "fair." He said he wants "common-sense" approach that can help Michiganders. #midemdebate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed said some have noted his Muslim faith and Egyptian ancestry. He said though that Michiganders have been open to him and that leadership is about "getting things done" #MiDemDebate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed slams revenue sharing arrangements that he says are hurting cities like Detroit. Michigan has "balanced its budgets on the back of municipalities" #MIDemDebate

Gretchen Whitmer fires back at Abdul El-Sayed over the issue of corporate contributions. She says: "Give me a break, Abdul" and then alleges he's been getting money from corporate leaders. #midemdebate

Asked about the issue of mass incarceration, gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar says too many are being locked up for too long. For non-violent offenders, "I believe in giving people a second chance." #MIDemDebate

Abdul El-Sayed and Gretchen Whitmer both seem strong tonight, while Shri Thanedar is stumbling at times in terms of how they're articulating their answers. #midemdebate

Speaking about mental health issues, gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar talks about losing his late first wife to "mental illness. Mental illness is our number one underlying factor" in crime and other issues. #MIDemDebate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar notes his poor upbringing in India: "I came from poverty." He says he's the "only candidate who has created jobs here in America." #midemdebate

Abdul El-Sayed went all out tonight, blasting both Shri Thanedar and Gretchen Whitmer with specific barbs for each of them, accusing them of being frauds or corporate hacks. #MIDemDebate

Abdul El-Sayed kept mentioning during the #MiDemDebate his time as head of Detroit's health department as an example of his progressive vision and experience, but he left out how advocates have accused him of being quiet about water shutoffs and the health problems it caused.