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Rogers Skips Fox 2 Debate; El‑Sayed Faces Questions as Democrats Rally

The episode nationalizes the race, tightening focus on candidate ties, donor scrutiny, two October debates, Senate control.

Carlson’s de facto backing of El-Sayed in Michigan is the latest stop on his journey away from MAGA after Trump launched his war on Iran.
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a news conference at the base of the Spirit of Detroit monument in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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U.S. Rep. Sandy Levin (D-MI) (2nd L) shares a moment with his son Rep.-elect Andy Levin (D-MI) (3rd L), who will succeed him in the 116th Congress, as Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) (L), and Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) (R) look on after a news conference on auto jobs November 29, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Rogers declined to appear at FOX 2’s debate on Tuesday, saying moderator Roop Raj is biased and leaving an open podium on stage.
  • El‑Sayed attended the FOX 2 event and was pressed about his ties to streamer Hasan Piker, his views on Israel and campaign donations linked to CAIR.
  • Senate Democrats and the DSCC met with El‑Sayed and publicly backed him, and Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign with him in Michigan next week.
  • Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson’s public defense of El‑Sayed has complicated Republican efforts to cast him as outside the mainstream.
  • The contest is a high‑stakes fight for the open seat vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters and will feature two head‑to‑head debates on Oct. 8 and Oct. 21 that both sides view as pivotal.