Joe Manchin says he's not OK with Abdul el Sayed becoming a senator
Former Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin threw his support on Monday behind Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers as Rogers vies to be Michigan’s next senator.
TL;DR
- Joe Manchin endorses Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's Senate seat.
- Manchin stated he is not okay with Democrat Abdul el Sayed winning the election.
- Manchin also endorsed Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski.
- He suggested Rogers focus on supporting free trade to win.
- Rogers is facing el Sayed to replace retiring Senator Gary Peters.
- The race is considered a toss-up, with recent polling showing el Sayed's lead tightening.
- Rogers previously lost to Senator Elissa Slotkin by fewer than 20,000 votes in 2024.