- Abdul El-Sayed wins the Democratic US Senate primary in Michigan.
- Democratic leaders have quickly unified behind El-Sayed, with Stevens endorsing him and the two hugging at a unity event Thursday, though Republicans hope to exploit lingering divisions.
- Rogers releases a video appealing to Democrats disappointed with the primary outcome, saying, "If you’re among the majority of Democratic voters who woke up on Wednesday feeling, well, hopeless because the person who won does not represent your values, well, just know, there is still hope."
- Rogers emphasizes his readiness to represent all Michiganders: "Michigan deserves a senator who is ready to sit with you, hear from you and represent you."
- Rogers targets specific voting blocs, including young people wanting affordable housing, telling them they "have a home with" his campaign.
- El-Sayed has attacked Rogers as beholden to corporate interests and as a candidate who has sought to "lick every single boot Donald Trump owns."
- Rogers echoes criticisms of El-Sayed’s campaign with Hasan Piker, who previously said America "deserved" the September 11 attacks, a comment for which Piker has since apologized.
- Rogers invites those who reject El-Sayed’s campaign to join his: "And to the vast majority of people across Michigan who do not want to throw their support behind a campaign filled with anger, divisiveness, calls for violence and views that are out of touch with your values, well, you have a home with us."
After a contentious primary, Democratic leaders are uniting behind El-Sayed, while Rogers appeals to disheartened voters.2345678910
In a video, Rogers states, “If you’re among the majority of Democratic voters who woke up on Wednesday feeling, well, hopeless... there is still hope.”
He emphasizes that Michigan deserves a senator who listens and represents its people.
Rogers, alongside his wife Kristi, targets young voters seeking affordable housing, assuring them they “have a home with” his campaign.
Despite this, El-Sayed has criticized Rogers, labeling him as beholden to corporate interests and a supporter of Trump.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has invested over $30 million to oppose El-Sayed, who is known for his critical stance on Israel.
Rogers refrains from directly addressing Jewish voters but reiterates his concerns about El-Sayed's divisive campaign, stating, “to the vast majority of people across Michigan who do not want to throw their support behind a campaign filled with anger... you have a home with us.”
“Rogers, in a video with his wife Kristi, targets young voters on affordable housing, telling them they 'have a home' with his campaign. He also echoes criticism of El-Sayed's alliance with Hasan Piker, who apologized for saying America 'deserved' 9/11.”
