Michigan Democrats bash Mike Rogers for downplaying Iran war’s effect on gas prices

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 584

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers reportedly told a potential voter at a Michigan campaign stop that “we’re gonna be fine” as oil prices spike due to the Iran war.

The interaction between Rogers, a former Michigan congressman from White Lake, and the potential voter was first reported by Punchbowl News. The campaign stop in question was a visit with Oakland University’s College Republicans on March 17.

Rogers told the voter that the U.S. …

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