MI-SEN 2024 Megathread - Meijer out

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

On the one hand, aesthetically Craig was perfect. On the other hand, if he was that horrible at actually campaigning, he would have stood no chance against Slotkin.

Rogers is certainly underwhelming and leaves much to be desired, but he's a much stronger candidate than the two hedge fund managers(McCormick/Hovde), so I still think MI is still viable for the GOP. He probably needs Trump to win MI though.

Yeah Craig would not have a run a good campaign if he was so incompetent at the very basics. He could've easily gotten the nomination in MI-Gov 22 and MI-Sen 24 if he wasn't a disaster. Him dropping out now is a sign that an actual campaign would not have succeeded.

Craig is among the most disappointing Republican "rising stars" of the decade, alongside Majewski in neighboring Ohio.

Majewski was never a “rising star”. He was a weirdo that painted a Trump sign into his yard.

Ok, I might have used overly strong wording. But he did seem to have some potential, briefly.

[Born to Slay. Forced to Work.]

On the one hand, aesthetically Craig was perfect. On the other hand, if he was that horrible at actually campaigning, he would have stood no chance against Slotkin.

Rogers is certainly underwhelming and leaves much to be desired, but he's a much stronger candidate than the two hedge fund managers(McCormick/Hovde), so I still think MI is still viable for the GOP. He probably needs Trump to win MI though.

Yeah Craig would not have a run a good campaign if he was so incompetent at the very basics. He could've easily gotten the nomination in MI-Gov 22 and MI-Sen 24 if he wasn't a disaster. Him dropping out now is a sign that an actual campaign would not have succeeded.

Craig is among the most disappointing Republican "rising stars" of the decade, alongside Majewski in neighboring Ohio.

Majewski was never a “rising star”. He was a weirdo that painted a Trump sign into his yard.

Ok, I might have used overly strong wording. But he did seem to have some potential, briefly.

You’re right, before Majewski’s veteran scandal he was getting outsized attention for an underdog congressional candidate

[Illiniwek]

I have a feeling I will be voting for Amash in the primary! Meijer could have had my vote, but his going home to trump sealed the deal on that.

It will be very interesting to see who the DeVos/Van Andel/Amway money gets behind. I could see it going to any of the three.

[JMT]

https://twitter.com/burgessev/status/1767269189394248063?s=46&t=-r8JGlJno4tb...

[Born to Slay. Forced to Work.]

Weird fact about this race; both Rogers and Slotkin are former intelligence officers. Rogers served as an FBI special agent in the early 90s and Slotkin served as a CIA analysis in Iraq during the 2000s

[Roll Roons]

Weird fact about this race; both Rogers and Slotkin are former intelligence officers. Rogers served as an FBI special agent in the early 90s and Slotkin served as a CIA analysis in Iraq during the 2000s

Rogers was even the Chair of the House Intel Committee!

[Unbeatable Titan Susan Collins]

Trump had to endorse someone and the other two major candidates, impeached him.

Just a very weird GOP primary given the state of the GOP party elsewhere.

[Oryxslayer]

Trump had to endorse someone and the other two major candidates, impeached him.

Just a very weird GOP primary given the state of the GOP party elsewhere.

I mean the Michigan GOP is in a very weird position at the moment. Oddities beget oddities.

[Unbeatable Titan Susan Collins]

Trump had to endorse someone and the other two major candidates, impeached him.

Just a very weird GOP primary given the state of the GOP party elsewhere.

I mean the Michigan GOP is in a very weird position at the moment. Oddities beget oddities.

Yes but Rodgers seems like the perfect fit for the Romney "old GOP." Given the state of the party in Michgan you would think this would be the swing state with a Kari Lake type instead of AZ

[Shaula🏳️‍⚧️]

I support Slotkin unless Amash becomes the nominee

[Pollster]

It is noteworthy how all three of the Republican candidates here have genuine anti-Trump credibility. Especially with the primary being separate from the already-held Presidential, I'm very interested in seeing what turnout looks like, and where.

[GeorgiaModerate]

https://twitter.com/nannburke/status/1783964753292857450

He had no chance of winning the primary, but would have been a strong GE candidate if he had.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

https://twitter.com/nannburke/status/1783964753292857450

He had no chance of winning the primary, but would have been a strong GE candidate if he had.

Ehh, he kinda blew it with the whole “Biden is a bigger criminal than Trump; impeachment was a mistake” schtick

[ultraviolet]

Bill Huizenga has been MIGOP’s strongest benchwarmer for the last two cycles, not sure why he hasn’t run. He should in 2026. I could see him as a future VP pick if he becomes senator.

[Compuzled_One]

I think Rogers will win-little chance Amash will, with this Rust Belt state.