"Michigan GOP Faces Backlash for Criticizing Peter Meijer's Senate Bid"

Former Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer's entry into the state's Senate race has been met with resistance from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). The NRSC expressed concerns about Meijer's viability in a primary election and the potential for him to split the moderate vote, hindering the chances of a Republican victory in the general election. Meijer, a centrist who has distanced himself from Donald Trump, lost a House primary in 2021 after voting to impeach Trump. The NRSC has been actively involved in shaping primary races to avoid controversial nominees and improve their chances of winning in key states.