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Final Michigan Senate Debate Turns on Loyalty Attacks

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers held their final Michigan Senate debate, clashing over policy while repeatedly accusing each other of loyalty issues. El-Sayed charged Rogers with excessive devotion to President Trump; Rogers questioned El-Sayed's loyalty to the country. The exchange was more cordial than their previous debate, with immigration also discussed.

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MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways NYTimes – US
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This time, the exchanges focused on policy, though both candidates repeatedly returned to their central attacks.

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MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate TakeawaysNYTimes – US
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MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways

Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.

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In final Michigan Senate debate, El-Sayed and Rogers question each other's loyalties

This time, the exchanges focused on policy, though both candidates repeatedly returned to their central attacks.

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Michigan Senate debate: Key takeaways from El-Sayed, Rogers clash

El-Sayed and Rogers also tackle immigration in Michigan while Kansas candidates spar over Ukraine.

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Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash in final Michigan Senate debate

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed clashed onstage Wednesday during the second debate in the increasingly bitter Michigan Senate race.

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