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Michigan Senate Debate Candidate Challenges to Football Game
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee, challenged his GOP opponent Mike Rogers to a football game instead of a debate. The challenge sparked controversy and discussion about the progressive's views on sports.
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The Hill
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D) challenged his GOP opponent former Rep. Mike Rogers to a duel on the gridiron amid debate about the progressive's views on football. During an appearance on Fox News this week, Rogers said "you can almost hear a collective gasp across Michigan fo
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