El-Sayed and Rogers clash in final Michigan Senate debate

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 14:45 · Archive

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers faced their final debate for Michigan's open US Senate seat on Wednesday, less than two weeks before the November midterm elections. The candidates exchanged accusations regarding their political views and positions on US foreign policy and domestic issues including Iran and immigration.

Rogers questioned some tariffs imposed on Canada, describing them as a 'mixed bag'. He said he would support bringing automobile manufacturing back to Michigan from China and Mexico, but questioned the impact of tariffs on Canada, saying 'maybe these Canadian tariffs were not well thought through'. He insisted he would prioritise Michigan's interests if elected: 'If it's good for Michigan, I'm going to be for it. If it's bad for Michigan, I'm going to be against it'.

Rogers also pushed back against El-Sayed's repeated references to Trump, quipping that the 'bingo game' should be counting how many times El-Sayed mentioned Trump in his answers. The results of the Michigan election will influence which party ends up in control of the Senate. Republicans currently hold 53 of the Senate's 100 seats, Democrats hold 45, and two independents caucus with Democrats.

How it is being reported

• Explosive moment Abdul El-Sayed loses it over Muslim Brotherhood 'terrorist' accusation in testy comeback as Michigan Senate race tightensSparks flew in the final Michigan U.S. Senate debate on Wednesday night as candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clashed over many of the critical issues facing America.Daily Mail · 22 Oct, 15:06
• El-Sayed, Rogers spar over each other's loyalties in final Michigan Senate debateRepublican Mike Rogers and Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed faced off in the final Michigan Senate debate. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the details.CBS News · 22 Oct, 14:18
• Michigan Senate debate: Key takeaways from El-Sayed, Rogers clashEl-Sayed and Rogers also tackle immigration in Michigan while Kansas candidates spar over Ukraine.Al Jazeera · 22 Oct, 11:06
• El-Sayed in face-off against rival Rogers for Michigan Senate seatEl-Sayed in face-off against rival Rogers for Michigan Senate seatAl Jazeera · 22 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Abdul El-Sayed · Mike Rogers · Michigan · United States · Canada · China · Mexico · Iran

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