Republican Senate candidate in Michigan will not participate in Tuesday’s debate with his Democratic opponent, accusing the moderator of showing bias in favor of the Democrat. The candidate’s campaign argues that Michiganders deserve a fair discussion rather than one influenced by perceived media favoritism. A spokeswoman for the campaign criticized the debate format, calling it compromised by alleged bias. The decision comes as the two candidates prepare to face off in a closely watched race.
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) will skip Tuesday night’s debate with opponent Abdul El-Sayed (D), citing the moderator’s alleged “favoritism” toward the Democrat. Alyssa Brouillet, the Rogers campaign’s communications director, said in a statement that Michiganders “deserve to see their candidates engage in a healthy, fair debate — not one compromised by media bias.” ...
