Conservative columnist calls out GOP's gotcha tactics in Michigan Senate race

Frank Bruni, a conservative voice at one outlet, wrote that Republican attempts to outmaneuver Democrats with "gotcha" tactics are met with a "perfect retort" from their opponents. He cites the Michigan Senate race, where Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has been attacked for perceived left-leaning positions, yet he sidestepped those probes on one outlet to focus on economic issues. Bruni highlights Republican nominee Mike Rogers, noting his history of endorsing Donald Trump and defending the president's conduct after the 2021 election challenge.

The columnist suggests that while both parties shift their messaging, the GOP's alignment with Trump warrants sharper criticism. He also remarks that Republican criticism of Democratic stances on policing and pronouns appears muted compared with their defense of Trump’s actions.