Michigan Senate candidate Abdul-El Sayed (D) criticized his opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.), for not attending a debate on September 15, 2026. El-Sayed stated, "The elephant was not in the room. The elephant decided that they did not want to be in the room. The elephant cowarded out."
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El-Sayed Criticizes Rogers for Missing Debate
Abdul-El Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate, criticized Republican opponent Mike Rogers for his absence at a debate held on September 15, 2026. El-Sayed made remarks suggesting that Rogers chose not to participate.
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