Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers engaged in a heated debate over who would best represent Michigan in the Senate race. The debate, hosted by NBC affiliate WOOD, featured accusations of lying and misrepresenting records. Both candidates tried to present themselves as bipartisan options for the purple state. Slotkin highlighted her ranking as one of the most bipartisan members of Congress, while Rogers promised to seek bipartisan opportunities. Disagreements arose on foreign policy, national security, economics, and abortion.
Rogers questioned Slotkin’s integrity, citing her CIA background, and accused her of voting in alignment with the Biden-Harris agenda. Slotkin criticized Rogers for his support of the Iraq War and raising the retirement age. Tensions escalated as they debated Medicare, Social Security, and a proposed down payment assistance program. Both candidates accused each other of not being in touch with Michigan values, with Rogers being criticized for living in Florida and Slotkin for joining the CIA post-Iraq War.
The debate also touched on abortion rights, with Rogers declaring he would not change Michigan’s stance but facing criticism for voting against abortion in Congress. Slotkin emphasized her support for abortion rights and questioned Rogers’ voting record while residing in Florida during Michigan’s 2022 ballot measure on the issue. The candidates clashed on various policy issues, with a focus on their records and commitment to representing Michigan effectively.
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