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Mike Rogers: El-Sayed Lying About Muslim Brotherhood Ties

Rogers, the Republican Senate nominee in Michigan, made the accusation against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, as the race turns on family background; one voter wants his hubcap back.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMichigan's Senate race got personal tonight, with Republican Mike Rogers accusing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed of lying about his family's ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLola Cruz is live in Michigan.

  3. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI'm standing outside a diner in suburban Detroit, Hank, where the accusation from Mike Rogers is the loudest thing on the menu.

  4. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentNewsmax reports he says El-Sayed is lying about those family ties, and I came to find out what voters make of it.

  5. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentSir, a Senate candidate has accused his opponent of lying about his family's ties. Your reaction?

  6. Walt GoreckiLook, I read the headline. But my real question is who is fixing the pothole outside this diner, because it ate my hubcap in March.

  7. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentTwenty years in war zones, and I have never been so thoroughly redirected by a hubcap.

  8. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentDo you at least have a verdict on the race?

  9. Walt GoreckiI'll vote for whoever drives down this street first. Slowly.

  10. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDoes the pothole have an endorsement?

  11. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentUndecided, Hank, but very deep.

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The story so far

  1. Trump Vows to Protect Columbus; El-Sayed Targeted · Breitbart
  2. Kennedy stumps for Rogers in Michigan, praises his 'excellence' · The Washington Times
  3. 'Helluva Boss' actor Brandon Rogers snaps at NY Comic Con heckler · New York Post
  4. AIPAC spends nearly $95,000 against el Sayed after failing to keep… · Washington Examiner
  5. Obama endorses El-Sayed in new Michigan Senate ad · Newsmax
  6. Michigan Senate hopeful pressed on streamer ties, Washington… · Washington Examiner
  7. Mike Rogers: El-Sayed Lying About Muslim Brotherhood Ties (this story)

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