Rogers says he 'never agreed' to El-Sayed debate: It would've been '2-on-1'

A Michigan Republican congressman has denied any prior agreement to a scheduled debate with his Democratic Senate challenger, who took to the airwaves alone after the Republican pulled out last-minute. The congressman insisted the debate was never arranged, leaving his opponent to address voters for an extended period from an empty podium. The dispute highlights tensions over campaign commitments as the election season intensifies. The moderator’s role in the breakdown remains under scrutiny amid the congressman’s claims.

Rep. Mike Rogers (R) said he "never agreed" to Tuesday's televised debate with his Michigan Senate opponent, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed — who spoke for an hour next to an empty podium on a Fox 2 Detroit hours after the Republican announced he wouldn't attend. Rogers reiterated to CBS News Detroit's Heath Kalb that the moderator's...