Rogers set to skip Michigan Senate debate over outlet’s ‘favoritism’ toward El-Sayed
- Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) will skip Tuesday night’s debate with opponent Abdul El-Sayed (D), citing the moderator’s alleged “favoritism” toward the Democrat.
- Alyssa Brouillet, the Rogers campaign’s communications director, said in a statement that Michiganders “deserve to see their candidates engage in a healthy, fair debate — not one compromised by media bias.
- ” She singled out moderator Roop Raj, a journalist with Detroit’s Fox affiliate.
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- Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) will skip Tuesday night’s debate with opponent Abdul El-Sayed (D), citing the moderator’s alleged “favoritism” toward the Democrat.
- Alyssa Brouillet, the Rogers campaign’s communications director, said in a statement that Michiganders “deserve to see their candidates engage in a healthy, fair debate — not one compromised by media bias.
- ” She singled out moderator Roop Raj, a journalist with Detroit’s Fox affiliate.
Sources: The Hill