The Daily Caller News Foundation first reveals that former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, who suspended his Republican Senate campaign in mid-February, has endorsed former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in Monday’s Michigan primary. Became.
Craig had been running for office since early October, but on February 13, he made a “business decision” to withdraw from the primary and instead consider running for mayor in 2025. In an exclusive statement to DCNF, the former police chief said he was “proud” to support Mr. Rogers, who supported former President Donald Trump and was scouted as a candidate by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in early September. ” he said.
“Like me, Mike has dedicated his life to protecting the American people, from his time in the Army to the FBI to his time as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee,” Craig said. “As your next U.S. senator, I am confident that Mike will secure our southern border and work closely with local law enforcement to keep our communities safe. To defeat Joe Biden and the Democrats in November I look forward to working with him in this fight.” (Related: Former Detroit Police Chief withdraws from Republican Senate race, considers mayoral race)
Mr. Craig’s endorsement follows other prominent supporters of Mr. Rogers, including former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Rick Grenell. Representative Tim Walberg of Michigan. Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, Sen. Steve Daines of Montana, and Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa.
Rogers’ campaign also has support from Macomb County Mayor Candice Miller, the Southeastern Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan State Police Officers Association, the Southeastern Michigan Chiefs of Police Association and more than 30 Michigan sheriffs.
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— Mike Rogers (@MikeRogersForMI) January 16, 2024
Former Michigan Republican Reps. Peter Meyer and Justin Amash, who voted in favor of impeaching Trump, are also running in the Republican primary. Amash, who ran for office Thursday, left the Republican Party in 2019.
Marketing Research Group investigation The Feb. 24 announcement found that Mr. Rogers leads the field with 23% support in the Aug. 6 election. MajorMeyer followed with 7% and businessman Sandy Pensler with 2%.
Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin, the front-runner for the party’s nomination, is the general election candidate to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, trailing Mr. Rogers by just one point, according to EPIC-MRA polling. He has a points lead. published February 21st.
cook political report characterize An empty seat in the “Lean D” column, as well as other contentious races in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada.
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