El-Sayed, Rogers hold dueling rallies as bitter campaign comes to a close
Summary
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers held competing rallies in Michigan on the eve of the U.S. midterm election. El-Sayed emphasized living costs and criticized anti-Muslim attacks, while Rogers framed the race as a fight over the country’s direction. Democrat Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Rogers after losing to El-Sayed in the primary, citing concerns about his campaign and an advertisement linking U.S. support for Israel to grocery costs.Key Facts
- The Michigan Senate race could affect which party controls Congress.
- El-Sayed spoke at a Detroit rally with members of the United Auto Workers and focused on the cost of living.
- Rogers held a rally in Rochester Hills and urged supporters to oppose what he called the Democrat Socialists of America.
- President Donald Trump has attacked El-Sayed, including by saying he would invite jihadis to the United States and repeatedly misnaming him.
- Stevens endorsed Rogers on Sunday, despite being a fellow Democrat who lost to El-Sayed in the Senate primary.
- Stevens said her decision followed an advertisement not affiliated with El-Sayed’s campaign and her sense that she had been shut out of his campaign.
- Stevens said she plans to help lead efforts to build a stronger Democratic Party after she leaves office in January.
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