Abdul El-Sayed (left), the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, and former Rep. Mike Rogers, his Republican rival, spent most of their first televised debate rushing to unload a campaign’s worth of attack lines and opposition research. (Composite)
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers offered sharply different visions for Michigan and the country in separate extended interviews with “60 Minutes.”
El-Sayed called for Medicare for All, stronger regulation of artificial intelligence and a tougher approach to corporate power. He also criticized U.S. support for Israel and said Palestinians and Israelis should have equal rights to peace, dignity and self-determination.
Rogers focused on manufacturing, energy production and skilled trades, arguing that lower energy costs would help Michigan families. He supported guardrails for AI but warned against allowing China or Russia to gain an advantage.
The candidates also differed on Israel and Iran. Rogers strongly defended the U.S.-Israel relationship, while El-Sayed called for reducing U.S. military support.
Both said they want the war with Iran to end, though El-Sayed emphasized negotiations and Rogers favored containment backed by sanctions and military deterrence.
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