Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers debated Thursday night in Michigan’s closely watched US Senate race.
The one-hour debate was spirited and often combative, with the candidates clashing early and often.
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It was the first of two planned debates between El-Sayed and Rogers, who are locked in a fierce battle to replace retiring US Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat. Top issues in the campaign include affordability, healthcare, the Iran war and more.
The race is considered a true “toss-up” and one of the closest in the country.
Republicans believe Rogers has a legitimate chance to flip the seat, but it’s a key race for Democrats, who are optimistic they can retake control of the Senate for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term.
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