Joe Manchin says he supports Republican candidates in battleground Senate races in Maine and MichiganBy Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat-turned-independent, said Monday he supports two Republican Senate candidates running in battleground races in November. During an appearance on CNBC, Manchin expressed support for former Rep. Mike Rogers, who is running for an open seat in Michigan, and Sen. Susan Collins ofABC17News.com23d agoWhole story →GovernmentMike Rogerssenate election endorsements
Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from left-wing influencer after comments about American JewsBy Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed sought to distance himself Monday from Hasan Piker after the left-wing streamer and activist suggested to his Twitch viewers last week that American Jews’ support of Israel will make antisemitism worse and invite violence. El-Sayed, who is facing Republican former Rep. Mike RogersABC17News.com1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeMike Rogersmichigan senate campaign
Senate’s likely next No. 2 warns Trump if Democrats take the majority: ‘It’s going to be a fight’ on key valuesCNN By Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Brian Schatz, who many believe will take over the No. 2 role in the Democratic caucus next year, has a warning for President Donald Trump: He could be dealing with a very different Washington if Democrats achieve the electoral gains they’re hoping for this fall. “The qualityABC17News.com4mo agoWhole story →GovernmentBrian Schatzmidterm election implications
