The first of two planned debates in the Michigan Senate race was mired in constant crosstalk, interruptions, and personal attacks as the moderator struggled to keep the discussion on topic.
In the debate, hosted by WOOD TV8/NewsNation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Oct. 8, Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed go head-to-head for the first time as both seek to win over voters in the final weeks ahead of the midterm elections.
While both candidates lay out their positions on topics including rising gas prices, the Iran war, data centers, mass surveillance, and housing affordability, cross-talk and interruptions dominated the evening….