Michigan Senate Rivals Trade Loyalty Attacks

Democratic nominee Abdul El-SayedAbdul El-SayedAmerican politician and epidemiologist (born 1984) and Republican Mike RogersMike RogersAmerican politician (born 1963) met in their final debate for Michigan’s open Senate seat. The October 21 debate was more policy-focused than their earlier clash, but still heated. The race is tight, and retiring Democratic Sen. Gary PetersGary PetersAmerican politician and naval officer (born 1958)’s seat could help decide Senate control. Rogers accused El-Sayed of extremist ties and said they raised national-security concerns. El-Sayed denied belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood and called questions about his loyalty shameful. El-Sayed tied Rogers to President Trump, while Rogers attacked El-Sayed’s support for Medicare for All. Rogers called some Trump tariffs a mixed bag, especially on Canada. The election is November 3.