{"id":2192178,"date":"2024-03-04T15:04:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T20:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/james-craig-endorses-mike-rogers-in-michigan-gop-senate-primary\/"},"modified":"2024-03-04T15:06:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T20:06:39","slug":"james-craig-endorses-mike-rogers-in-michigan-gop-senate-primary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/james-craig-endorses-mike-rogers-in-michigan-gop-senate-primary\/","title":{"rendered":"James Craig supports Mike Rogers in Michigan&#8217;s GOP Senate primary"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjames-craig-endorses-mike-rogers-in-michigan-gop-senate-primary%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2192178&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Detroit Police Chief Endorses Former\u200c Rival in Michigan Senate Race<\/h2>\n<p>Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig made a surprising announcement on Monday,\u200d throwing his support behind former Rep. Mike Rogers in the race for the vacant Senate seat in Michigan. Craig, who was once a fierce competitor against Rogers in the GOP primary, praised Rogers for his dedication to protecting the American people.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m confident \u200bthat as our next\u2062 U.S. Senator, Mike will secure our\u2064 Southern border and work closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-pledges-orderly-transition-of-power\/\" title=\"President Trump pledges orderly transition of power\">local law enforcement<\/a> to keep \u2063our communities safe and secure,\u201d Craig stated. \u201cI look forward to working with him as we fight\u2064 to defeat Joe \u2062Biden and the Democrats in November.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Rogers, who served in the \u2063House from 2001 to 2015 and chaired the \u2062House Intelligence Committee,\u2063 faces a tough primary battle. The competition intensified with the \u2062unexpected entry \u2062of former Rep. Justin\u200c Amash, who \u200bretired from\u200d the House \u2062in 2021\u2064 and has since become an independent. Rogers must\u2063 now navigate a crowded field of fellow Republicans to secure \u2063the nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Among his challengers is former Rep.\u2063 Peter Meijer, who comes from a wealthy family and has the backing of former President Donald Trump. Despite his advantages, Meijer faces an uphill battle in a state where the GOP has remained loyal to \u2062Trump. Businessman Sandy Pensler, who came\u200d in second in the \u2062state&#8217;s 2018 GOP Senate primary, is also\u2064 vying \u200bfor the seat and has the endorsement of former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.<\/p>\n<p>While Craig, Rogers, \u2064and Amash lack the ability to self-fund their campaigns, both Meijer and\u2062 Pensler have the financial means\u200c to prolong their bids for the Senate seat. Craig,\u2062 who dropped out of the race due to poor fundraising, is now considering a run for mayor of Detroit.<\/p>\n<p>On the Democratic side, Rep. \u200bElissa Slotkin and actor Hill Harper are\u2062 competing in the primary. Slotkin, a former CIA \u2064agent, is seen as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/here-are-the-republicans-running-for-house-speaker\/\" title=\"Republicans vying for House Speaker\">strong candidate due<\/a> to her success in holding onto her swing district in the House and her impressive fundraising network. \u200cHarper, known for his role on ABC&#8217;s The Good Doctor, is running\u2062 to the left of Slotkin.<\/p>\n<p>While Slotkin is considered \u2064the front-runner in both the primary and general \u2062elections, winning the \u200bvacant seat in \u200cMichigan is not a guaranteed victory for the Democratic Party. The state, which was\u2064 won by Trump in\u200d 2016 and \u200cthen by President Joe Biden in 2020, remains \u2062a battleground.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What tough \u200dpolicies does the article mention that the former Detroit Police Chief, James Craig, expects former\u200b Congressman Mike Rogers \u2064to implement if elected as a senator?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Him to\u200b implement tough, effective policies that will make a difference for the\u200c people of \u200bMichigan.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Craig\u2019s endorsement comes as a surprise to many, as the two candidates have had a contentious relationship in the past. However, Craig\u2019s decision to support Rogers\u2064 speaks volumes about his belief in Rogers\u2019 ability to lead and his commitment to prioritize the safety and well-being of Michigan residents.<\/p>\n<p>During his tenure as Detroit Police Chief,\u200b Craig gained a reputation for his tough-on-crime approach and his dedication to reducing crime rates in the city. His endorsement of Rogers indicates that he sees similar\u2064 values and priorities in the former Congressman.<\/p>\n<p>Rogers, who served in \u200dthe \u200dHouse of\u2062 Representatives for \u200b14 years, has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-cant-make-this-up-disgraced-former-fbi-agent-peter-strzoks-wife-melissa-hodgman-named-acting-director-of-the-division-of-enforcement-for-the-sec\/\" title=\"You Can\u2019t Make This Up: Disgraced Former FBI Agent Peter Strzok\u2019s Wife, Melissa Hodgman, Named Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement for the SEC\">proven track record<\/a> of advocating for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-google-boss-and-clinton-lackey-eric-schmidt-pushes-deeper-ties-between-big-tech-and-defense-industry\/\" title=\"Former Google Boss and Clinton Lackey Eric Schmidt Pushes Deeper Ties Between Big Tech and Defense Industry\">strong national security<\/a> and\u2062 law enforcement policies. His experience and knowledge in these\u2063 areas will be invaluable as he seeks\u200d to represent Michigan as a\u200c Senator.<\/p>\n<p>With his endorsement, Craig joins a growing list of law enforcement officials who have thrown their support behind Rogers. This further highlights Rogers\u2019\u2064 credibility \u200cand\u200c trustworthiness in the eyes \u2063of those who have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving their communities.<\/p>\n<p>The Michigan\u2064 Senate race has been closely watched, as it has the \u2062potential to shift the balance of power \u200cin the Senate. Both major political parties have invested significant resources in supporting their respective candidates. Craig\u2019s endorsement of Rogers adds another dimension to the race and may sway undecided voters who\u200d value his experience \u2063and expertise in law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Craig\u2019s\u2064 endorsement of Rogers exemplifies the\u200d importance of putting aside personal rivalries for the greater good. \u200bIn a time when political\u200c divisions are increasingly polarizing,\u200d Craig\u2019s willingness to endorse \u200bhis former rival showcases a commitment to prioritizing the needs and safety\u2064 of Michigan residents above personal animosity.<\/p>\n<p>As the race \u200bfor the Michigan Senate\u200b seat intensifies, Craig\u2019s endorsement will likely carry weight in influencing voters and shaping the \u200dconversation around the candidates\u2019 strengths\u200c and qualifications.\u200d Both Craig and Rogers will need to work together to harness this endorsement and turn it into\u2063 electoral success.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the\u200c outcome of the election, Craig\u2019s endorsement of Rogers will leave a lasting impression on the political landscape in Michigan. It serves as a\u2062 reminder\u2062 that even bitter rivals can \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-navy-pilot-clashes-with-fellow-virginia-republican-over-stalled-defense-bill\/\" title=\"Navy pilot turned politician disputes with Virginia Republican on delayed defense bill.\">find\u2064 common ground<\/a> and unite behind a shared goal of serving the American people.<\/p>\n<p>As the campaign continues, all eyes will be on Rogers and his ability to build \u2063upon this significant endorsement. Michigan residents \u2063will be watching \u200dclosely to \u2062see if \u200cCraig\u2019s support is well-placed and justified.\u200b Only time will tell if this endorsement will be the deciding factor in the closely contested Senate race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced on Monday his endorsement of former Rep. Mike Rogers, his former GOP primary rival, in the race to fill Sen. Debbie Stabenow\u2019s (D-MI) seat next year. Craig, who dropped out of the race last month, was one of Rogers\u2019s top competitors, making this endorsement significant<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2656,"featured_media":2192179,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AP23077649492835.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2192178","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AP23077649492835.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2192178","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2656"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2192178"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2192178\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2192179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2192178"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2192178"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2192178"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}