Trump Rallies for Mike Rogers in Michigan as 20,000 California Ballots Face Court Fight
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Updated · CNN · Oct 25
Trump Rallies for Mike Rogers in Michigan as 20,000 California Ballots Face Court Fight
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Oct 25
Summary
Port Huron became Trump’s latest midterm stop as he campaigned with Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, trying to blunt Barack Obama’s Michigan appearance a day earlier in one of the cycle’s closest Senate races.
Michigan has become especially consequential because Democrats need a net 4-seat gain to win the Senate, and losing retiring Sen. Gary Peters’ seat would sharply narrow that path.
Rogers has tried to balance loyalty and distance from Trump, arguing he could work with the president while breaking with him on issues including the Iran war and tariffs affecting Michigan.
More than 20,000 California mail ballots tied to suspected noncitizens are also at the center of a 9th Circuit hearing that could inject election uncertainty just 9 days before Election Day.
New polling adds to GOP pressure beyond Michigan, showing Republicans on defense in Pennsylvania and struggling in parts of Texas as they try to hold the House and resist a broader Democratic surge.