Republican gains ground in Michigan Senate race
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Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) expressed optimism about his campaign’s momentum in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race during an interview on Sirius XM’s Breitbart News Saturday. Speaking with Matthew Boyle, Rogers highlighted his campaign’s robust ground game and recent polling success.
Rogers emphasized the effectiveness of his campaign’s door-knocking efforts, citing 88,000 doors hit in the previous week alone. He attributed this grassroots approach to keeping his campaign competitive despite being outspent early on.
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Recent polling has shown Rogers gaining ground against his opponent, Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). A Mitchell Research and Communications/Michigan News Source poll revealed Rogers with a two-point lead, representing a six-point surge over the past month.
The Republican candidate identified key issues driving his campaign, including opposition to electric vehicle mandates and his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Rogers argued that the EV mandates are unpopular among auto workers, particularly in light of recent layoffs at a Ford plant in Michigan.
Rogers also discussed his campaign’s progress with Black men and Arab American voters. He noted Donald Trump’s recent visit to Dearborn, suggesting it signaled an opportunity for Republicans to make inroads with Arab American voters dissatisfied with the Democrats’ handling of the Middle East conflict.
Regarding Arab American voters, Rogers acknowledged differences on Israel policy but emphasized finding common ground on peace and support for Palestinians. He criticized the Democrats for what he perceived as inconsistent messaging on the issue.
In the final days before the election, Rogers plans to focus on economic issues, reminding voters of the potential impact of EV mandates on jobs and American reliance on China. He expressed confidence in his campaign’s performance in early voting, despite facing a disadvantage in absentee ballots.
As the race enters its final stretch, Rogers remains optimistic about his chances, banking on his campaign’s ground game and resonance with key voter demographics to secure victory.
