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El-Sayed on Rogers avoiding debate: ‘The elephant was not in the room’

El-Sayed on Rogers avoiding debate: ‘The elephant was not in the room’

Summary

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul-El Sayed, a Democrat, criticized his Republican opponent, former Representative Mike Rogers, for not showing up to a debate. Sayed said Rogers avoided the event and called this a sign of fear.

Key Facts

  • Abdul-El Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan as a Democrat.
  • His opponent is Mike Rogers, a Republican and former U.S. Representative from Michigan.
  • Rogers did not attend a debate scheduled on Tuesday night.
  • Sayed said the absence was like an “elephant in the room” that chose not to appear.
  • Sayed suggests Rogers avoided the debate out of fear or unwillingness to participate.
  • The debate was meant to allow both candidates to discuss their views.
  • Sayed’s statement was made publicly after Rogers skipped the event.
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