{"id":2641743,"date":"2026-08-07T09:58:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T13:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rogers-appeals-to-democrats-turned-off-by-el-sayed-in-new-campaign-ad\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T10:01:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T14:01:56","slug":"rogers-appeals-to-democrats-turned-off-by-el-sayed-in-new-campaign-ad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rogers-appeals-to-democrats-turned-off-by-el-sayed-in-new-campaign-ad\/","title":{"rendered":"Rogers appeals to Democrats turned off by el Sayed in new campaign ad"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/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%2Frogers-appeals-to-democrats-turned-off-by-el-sayed-in-new-campaign-ad%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=2641743&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--><p>Former republican Congressman Mike Rogers has released a campaign message aimed at Democratic voters in Michigan, following the Democratic primary victory of Abdul el Sayed, a progressive candidate supported by Bernie Sanders.El Sayed narrowly defeated incumbent Democrat Haley Stevens to secure the party\u2019s nomination for the Senate seat vacated by retiring Senator Gary Peters. Rogers is now contesting the November election against el sayed, who has criticized Israel and received meaningful support from progressive Democrats.Rogers appeals to voters dissatisfied with the primary outcome, emphasizing unity and representing their values, and addressing key issues such as housing, taxes, and divisiveness. The campaign highlights ideological divisions within the Democratic Party and portrays el Sayed as risky and radical due to his past statements on policing and Israel. Republican efforts include airing ads portraying el Sayed as a radical threat, while Democratic figures like Chuck Schumer have supported his opponent, stevens. rogers aims to strengthen his support and oppose el Sayed\u2019s progressive platform in the upcoming election.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former Republican Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-rogers\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1022\">Mike Rogers<\/a> on Friday released a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/campaign\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"801\">campaign<\/a> message appealing directly to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1964\">Democratic<\/a> voters after <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/michigan\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"655\">Michigan<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"249\">Democrats<\/a> nominated <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/abdul-el-sayed\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"23138\">Abdul el Sayed<\/a> as their <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"8765\">Senate<\/a> candidate earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Sayed, a former public health official, narrowly defeated establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) in Tuesday\u2019s Democratic primary. Backed by Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bernie-sanders\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"41\">Bernie Sanders<\/a> (I-VT), el Sayed will now face Rogers in November for the open Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gary-peters\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1182\">Gary Peters <\/a>(D-MI).<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4678908\/rogers-appeals-democrats-turned-off-el-sayed-home-with-us\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Rogers appeals to Democrats turned off by el Sayed: \u2018You have a home with us\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4678876\/what-abdul-el-sayed-could-gain-democrats-campaigning\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>What Abdul el Sayed could gain from big-name Democrats clamoring to campaign with him<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4676903\/subsidies-supply-siders-push-back-paxton-tax-plan\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>\u2018Subsidies on top of subsidies\u2019: Supply-siders push back on Paxton tax plan<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rogers sought to capitalize on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4677479\/democratic-party-big-tent-messaging-ideological-differences-2026-elections\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4677479\">divisions<\/a> within the<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"288\"> Democratic Party<\/a>, arguing that voters dissatisfied with the primary outcome should consider supporting his campaign.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4678876\/what-abdul-el-sayed-could-gain-democrats-campaigning\/\">WHAT ABDUL EL SAYED COULD GAIN FROM ALL THE BIG-NAME DEMOCRATS CLAMORING TO CAMPAIGN WITH HIM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you\u2019re among the majority of Democratic voters that woke up on Wednesday feeling hopeless because the person who won does not represent your values, just know there is still hope,\u201d Rogers <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MikeRogersForMI\/status\/2085694224285212728?s=20\">said<\/a> in a campaign video. \u201cMichigan deserves a senator who is ready to sit with you, hear from you, and represent you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He went on to appeal to parents, young people concerned about housing affordability, working families worried about taxes and wages, and voters who, he said, do not support \u201ca campaign filled with anger, divisiveness, calls for violence, and views that are out of touch with your values.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 97.66% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/b7c09ac5-cc72-4ac7-93b6-8e0b7fbadded?src=embed&#038;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"michigan election\" allowfullscreen allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe fight is far greater than just left versus right,\u201d Rogers said. \u201cThe fight is for the very soul of our nation. Over the next 90 days, I\u2019m going to work hard to earn your trust, earn your support, and earn your vote.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israel became the defining issue of the Democratic primary, with el Sayed repeatedly criticizing Stevens for supporting U.S. military aid to Israel and accusing her of being aligned with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, whose affiliated super PAC spent millions backing her campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the campaign, el Sayed described Israel as an \u201cevil\u201d and \u201crogue state\u201d that has \u201ccommitted genocide and apartheid.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Republicans have already begun tying those comments to the general election campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate Leadership Fund launched its first <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4675659\/republican-ad-abdul-el-sayed-dangerously-radical\/\">general election advertisement this week<\/a>, highlighting clips of el Sayed calling himself \u201cdangerous\u201d\u2014remarks he made while describing the threat he poses to corporate interests and wealthy power brokers as a progressive candidate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ad, titled \u201cAbdul El-Sayed: Dangerously Radical,\u201d juxtaposes those comments with clips referencing his past positions on policing and other progressive policies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SLF Executive Director Alex Latcham also pointed to Senate Minority Leader <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chuck-schumer\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"384\">Chuck Schumer\u2019s<\/a> (D-NY) support for Stevens during the primary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4677011\/trump-abdul-el-sayed-remark-las-vegas\/\">TRUMP SAYS ABDUL EL SAYED IS \u2018FULL OF S***\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrom calling to disarm the police to his close ties to extremist figures, Abdul El-Sayed is uniquely dangerous and unqualified, which is why Chuck Schumer spent over $60 million in a failed effort to prevent Abdul from serving in the U.S. Senate,\u201d Latcham said in a statement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrom now until Election Day, SLF will do everything within its power to support Mike Rogers and stop Abdul from endangering Michigan families.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rogers appeals to Dems after el Sayed&#8217;s primary 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