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Rampell, C. (2026, October 25). Mike Rogers’s Interview Goes From Laughable to Repulsive. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/mike-rogerss-interview-goes-from
Rampell, Catherine. “Mike Rogers’s Interview Goes From Laughable to Repulsive.” The Bulwark, 25 Oct. 2026, https://www.thebulwark.com/p/mike-rogerss-interview-goes-from.
Rampell, Catherine. “Mike Rogers’s Interview Goes From Laughable to Repulsive.” The Bulwark, October 25, 2026. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/mike-rogerss-interview-goes-from.
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Mike Rogers, a Republican candidate for Michigan Senate, dodged questions about being a MAGA-aligned politician during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press." When asked if he was part of the Trump-supporting faction within the GOP, Rogers criticized what he perceived as biased media coverage and focused instead on highlighting his efforts to appeal to swing voters in Michigan. He emphasized growing support from Jewish Democrats who oppose his Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed and African American voters in cities like Detroit, Pontiac, and Flint. Rogers also highlighted his stance against the war in Iran and his relationship with former President Trump as a potential asset for resolving economic issues facing Michigan, such as tariffs on Canada. Catherine Rampell of The Bulwark described Rogers' interview tactics as desperate and criticized his attacks on El-Sayed.