Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers has reached out to Democrats dissatisfied with their party's nominee in Michigan. During a campaign event in Detroit, Rogers launched his "Democrats for Mike Rogers" coalition, aiming to attract voters who feel that Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed does not represent their values. Rogers, a former congressman and FBI agent, is running for the Senate after a narrow loss two years ago. A recent AARP survey indicated that Rogers and El-Sayed are in a close race, with Rogers holding a slight lead in a Fox News poll. Rogers emphasized that he is not asking Democrats to change their party affiliation but rather to consider his candidacy. El-Sayed's campaign responded by highlighting Rogers' ties to former President Donald Trump and criticized his positions. El-Sayed, if elected, would be the first Muslim senator in U.S. history and has made healthcare reform a key part of his platform. The race is expected to be competitive, with both candidates appealing to various voter demographics.
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Mike Rogers Courts Disaffected Democrats in Michigan Senate Race
In the Michigan Senate race, Republican nominee Mike Rogers is actively seeking support from disaffected Democrats who are unhappy with their party's nominee, Abdul El-Sayed. A recent poll shows the race is tight, with Rogers holding a slight lead. El-Sayed's campaign has criticized Rogers for his connections to former President Trump and his policy positions.
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Democrats who ‘never voted Republican’ back Rogers over El-Sayed in razor-close race
Mike Rogers Courts Disaffected Democrats in Michigan Senate Race