Michigan Senate Debate Canceled Amid Candidate Withdrawals

The Michigan Senate debate at the Mackinac Policy Conference was canceled after front-runners Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers declined to participate. Slotkin withdrew when Rogers and another Republican, Justin Amash, pulled out, disrupting the agreed format of equal representation from both parties. The Detroit Regional Chamber criticized the candidates' refusal to engage in open debate, highlighting a trend towards prioritizing social media over traditional forums.