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Recapping fiery Senate debates in Georgia and Michigan

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Recapping fiery Senate debates in Georgia and Michigan. (2026, October 9). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/recapping-fiery-georgia-michigan-senate-debates/

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CBS News reporters Skyler Henry and Aaron Navarro discuss the recent heated Senate debates that took place in Georgia and Michigan on Thursday evening. The article recaps the significant moments and arguments from these debates, providing insights into the candidates' stances without personal commentary.
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On October 8, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers faced off in a heated Senate debate in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the state's open seat. The Democrat, El-Sayed, dodged questions about whether Iran or Israel poses a greater threat to the US by focusing on domestic issues like education and healthcare. Republican Rogers accused El-Sayed of being a "con man" without a medical license and called him a "sock puppet" for President Trump. The debate also touched on Iran, tariffs, and immigration, with both candidates engaging in personal attacks rather than substantive policy discussions. This race is crucial as Michigan's Senate seat could influence the balance of power in the chamber.

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CBS News' Georgia Michigan the U.S. Senate

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Aaron Navarro PERSON · 1× CBS News' ORG · 1× Georgia GPE · 1× Michigan GPE · 1× Skyler Henry PERSON · 1× the U.S. Senate ORG · 1×

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Candidates for the U.S. Senate are cooling off after a pair of heated debates in Georgia and Michigan on Thursday night.
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2026-10-09 · CBS News
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Candidates for the U.S. Senate are cooling off after a pair of heated debates in Georgia and Michigan on Thursday night. asserted
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CBS News' Skyler Henry and Aaron Navarro break down the key takeaways. asserted
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