Scoop: Mike Rogers-AIPAC rupture roils Michigan Senate race

Scoop: Mike Rogers-AIPAC rupture roils Michigan Senate race

Allies of Mike Rogers , Michigan's GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate, have asked AIPAC not to advertise on his behalf, triggering a rupture with the powerful but polarizing pro-Israel group. Rogers spoke with AIPAC chair Michael Tuchin in Los Angeles last week. The next day, AIPAC shelved an already-cut video ad targeting Rogers' Democratic rival, outspoken Israel critic Abdul El-Sayed. Why it matters: The extraordinary tension underscores how far AIPAC's political standing has fallen amid voters'

Aug 22, 2026

Rogers courts Democrats in Michigan Senate race

Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers officially launched the “Democrats for Mike Rogers” coalition on Thursday, two months out from the general election. Rogers made the announcement of the coalition at an event that featured a handful of Democrats including Michigan state Rep. Karen Whitsett (D). “Michiganders are tired of anger and division, and I…

Aug 20, 2026

Mike Rogers Allies Urge AIPAC To Stay Out Of Michigan Senate Race

Allies of Republican Michigan Senate nominee Mike Rogers are urging AIPAC not to launch an advertising campaign on his behalf, reportedly fearing the group’s involvement could hurt him in November. Rogers met with AIPAC chairman Michael Tuchin in Los Angeles last week, and the organization shelved a completed advertisement attacking Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed the ...

Aug 22, 2026