Exclusive — Michigan Senate Candidate Mike Rogers: 'Far Left of the Democrat Party Has Lost Its Mind'
Context:
Mike Rogers, a Michigan Senate candidate, argues that the far left of the Democratic Party has lost its mind, attacking his three Democratic opponents as aligned with defund the police, opposition to working-class tax cuts on overtime and tips, and support for policies like men in women’s sports. He portrays the Democrats as moving further left, citing proposals such as government ownership of homes and other “nuts” positions, while framing Republican policies as delivering tangible benefits for Michiganders. The interview connects current Democratic positions to broader national trends under the Trump era, urging voters to weigh real-world impacts like job losses and education concerns. It concludes with Rogers stressing that personal stories of everyday people will drive voter decisions, while signaling a contrast with Democratic leadership of late. The piece is anchored to a Breitbart interview conducted for a Michigan race context in late February 2026.
Dive Deeper:
Rogers, speaking on Breitbart News Saturday, labels the far left of the Democrat Party as having lost its mind and targets three Democratic opponents in the Michigan Senate race for progressive positions.
He accuses all three opponents of backing the defund the police movement, opposing overtime tips tax relief, and opposing working-class tax cuts, portraying these stances as out of touch with everyday Michiganders.
Rogers claims the opponents support controversial policies such as allowing men to participate in women’s sports and, in his view, treatments or reforms like government ownership of homes, framing them as extreme.
The interview emphasizes linking policy wins claimed under the Trump administration to tangible improvements for Michiganders, arguing that current Democratic leadership has led to manufacturing job losses and a decline in education.
Rogers asserts that real-life stories of ordinary people will resonate with voters more than abstract policy arguments, while contrasting Republican aims with the perceived excesses of Democratic leadership.