Former Rep. Mike Rogers was on the latest episode of Newsmax’s “America Right Now” with host Tom Basile to discuss his run for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
“Back in 2024, you lost a Senate race against Alyssa Slotkin by less than 20,000 votes out of more than five million cast,” Basile said.
“A lot of folks out there are saying that it may not be a great year for Republicans. Why are you betting they are wrong, sir?” Basile asked.
“I completely disagree, and I’ve been all over this state. It was 48.6 to 48.3. This is a change election in Michigan,” Rogers said.
“This marks the 32nd year that we’ve had two Democrat Senators in the United States Senate,” Rogers said.
“Our education system went from top tier to 44th in the country. We’ve lost 30,000 manufacturing jobs. We have four of the most dangerous cities still in the State of Michigan,” Rogers continued.
“Our kids are leaving the state because of a lack of opportunity,” Rogers said.
“They have chased out all of our defense industrial-based manufacturing over the last decade. People around this State are saying it’s time for a change,” Rogers continued.
“Talk to us about your prospective Democrat opponents and how they contrast with you on the issues,” Basile said.
“Think about where the Party of the Democrats is today. We are common sense. We are working-class people. We care about building things in this state. They are dreaming about California, talking about how sad they are for the Ayatollah,” Rogers commented.
“Immigration was a significant driver of voter intent in 2024. President Trump has closed the border. Millions have either left or have been deported. Violent crime in this country is down. What are voters in your state telling you is really the key to this election this year?” Basile asked.
“Well, I think it’s going to be the economy and jobs, and the good news is we are tackling real problems. So, we have come out with a proposal on housing affordability that’s very, very popular,” Rogers said.
“We are going to continue to attract better-paying jobs, higher-end manufacturing jobs, and get back into defense industrial-based manufacturing,” Rogers continued.
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