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Republican Debate Controversy in Michigan

Updated 2026-09-17 02:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Rep. Mike Rogers (R) refused to participate in a debate with his Senate opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, who spoke alone for an hour. Rogers claims he never agreed to the debate.

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The Hill

Rogers says he 'never agreed' to El-Sayed debate: It would've been '2-on-1'

Rep. Mike Rogers (R) said he "never agreed" to Tuesday's televised debate with his Michigan Senate opponent, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed — who spoke for an hour next to an empty podium on a Fox 2 Detroit hours after the Republican announced he wouldn't attend. Rogers reiterated to CBS News Detroit's Hea

2026-09-17 02:12 UTC