On September 16, 2026, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed debated an empty podium after Republican nominee Mike Rogers declined to participate in a scheduled debate. Rogers was widely ridiculed on social media for the withdrawal, with critics characterizing him as a coward.
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El-Sayed Forced To Debate Empty Podium After MAGAt Coward Dodges www.huffpost.com/entry/abdul-... The Democratic Senate nominee showed up for a debate on Tuesday and called out Mike Rogers for skipping the event.
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‘Scared’ MAGA Senate nominee ridiculed as Dem opponent debates empty podium www.rawstory.com/mike-rogers-... Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers was widely ridiculed after dodging a Fox News debate with his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed.“It tells you who he is,” El-Sayed told reporters after he was f...
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www.threads.com/share/BAWTxk.... LOOK 👀 THIS This is EPIC. Abdul El Sayed debated an empty podium tonight after his opponent Mike Rogers was a no show. BRILLIANT 👏👏👏
Please share with all Michigan Voters MAGA/GOP Coward Mike Rogers ran away "‘Scared’ MAGA Senate nominee ridiculed as Dem opponent Abdul El-Sayed debates empty podium" They have trashed the economy & protected pedophiles Scared to face accountability from US! https://www. rawstory.com/mike-rogers-26778 66179/