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David Beamer endorses Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate contest, citing national security concerns

David Beamer backed Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, according to Fox News.

The short version

  • David Beamer, the father of Flight 93 passenger Todd Beamer, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race.[Fox News]
  • Beamer criticized Democratic socialists, arguing they present an existential danger to the country and comparing their tactics to terrorism.[Fox News]
  • The endorsement follows Rogers's criticisms of Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed over removed social media remarks concerning the September 11 attacks.[Fox News]
  • The El-Sayed campaign did not immediately respond to an inquiry for comment.[Fox News]

Key facts

  • David Beamer endorsed Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate election.[Fox News]
  • Beamer characterized Democratic socialists as an existential threat to the nation and compared their political tactics to terrorism.[Fox News]
  • Rogers previously criticized El-Sayed over deleted social media statements concerning the September 11 attacks.[Fox News]

What remains uncertain

  • The campaign for Abdul El-Sayed had not immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the endorsement and remarks.[Fox News]

Sources

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