Rogers targets El-Sayed over policies in Michigan Senate race

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 20 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

Republican Mike Rogers has accused his Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed of extreme policies and deceit in Michigan's Senate race.

Republican Mike Rogers has accused his Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed of promoting extreme policies and deceiving voters in Michigan's Senate race, which enters its final two weeks before the 3 November election.

At a Fox News town hall on Monday hosted by Sean Hannity, Rogers claimed El-Sayed has called for defunding police, releasing criminals from prison and implementing the Green New Deal, which he said would harm Michigan. Rogers also described El-Sayed as a 'manufactured candidate' with a 'pattern of deception'.

Rogers argued that El-Sayed is vulnerable among traditionally Democratic voters. He claimed Black pastors and neighbourhood leaders in Detroit are 'looking for a change', despite Barack Obama's planned campaign appearance with El-Sayed on 24 October. Rogers also suggested the Jewish community presents an opportunity for Republicans, citing El-Sayed's criticism of Israel and his previous reluctance to say whether he viewed Iran or Israel as a greater threat. A Jewish woman at the town hall told Rogers she sometimes fears displaying her Jewish identity in public.

Rogers highlighted his campaign's ground operation, saying volunteers have knocked on nearly 6 million doors across Michigan. He also said he wants to focus on housing, education and skilled trades, and bring more defence industry work to the state.

How it is being reported

• How Mike Rogers is courting Democrats to compete with Abdul El-Sayed in MichiganRepublican Mike Rogers and Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will debate in Michigan again. Bridge Michigan senior political reporter Lauren Gibbons explains more about Rogers' campaign, and CBS News' Michael George has more on early voting.CBS News · 20 Oct, 14:12
• Rogers argues El-Sayed is vulnerable with 2 traditionally Democratic blocs as Obama heads to MichiganMike Rogers argues Abdul El-Sayed may lose Black and Jewish voters in Michigan's Senate race during a Sean Hannity town hall on key demographics.Fox News · 20 Oct, 09:00
• Rogers warns Michigan voters against El-Sayed’s ‘extreme’ agenda ahead of electionMike Rogers warned Michigan voters against Abdul El-Sayed’s agenda while touting his campaign’s momentum during a town hall with Sean Hannity.Fox News · 20 Oct, 03:08

In this story: Mike Rogers · Abdul El-Sayed · Michigan · Barack Obama · Sean Hannity · Detroit

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