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Detroit News endorses Mike Rogers over El-Sayed in Michigan Senate
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Detroit News, a major Michigan newspaper, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the key Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
- The newspaper criticized El-Sayed for deleting or archiving thousands of past social media posts and videos, accusing him of hiding radical rhetoric and controversial views on topics like 9/11, the Second Amendment, and policing.
- El-Sayed's campaign defended the removals as efforts to prevent misinterpretation and emphasized his consistent condemnation of terrorism, including the 9/11 attacks.
- Rogers was praised for his extensive political experience, including 14 years in the House and leadership on the Intelligence Committee, as well as his cybersecurity expertise in the private sector.
- Current polling shows the Michigan Senate race between El-Sayed and Rogers is highly competitive and within the margin of error.
