Republican Mike Rogers has gained an unexpected supporter in his campaign for Michigan\u2019s open U.S. Senate seat: former Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manchin, who left the Democrat Party and registered as an independent during his final year in the Senate, expressed support for Rogers during a Monday appearance on CNBC\u2019s \u201cSquawk Box.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although Manchin repeatedly declined to call his remarks a formal endorsement, he made his preference in the race clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNo, I\u2019ve not endorsed anybody,\u201d Manchin said after co-host Joe Kernen pressed him on the subject.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n When Kernen asked whether Manchin could accept a victory by Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, the former West Virginia senator answered, \u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI do support Mike Rogers,\u201d Manchin added. \u201cI think Mike Rogers is a good person. I think he\u2019ll do a great job.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Rogers, a former Michigan congressman and FBI agent, quickly embraced Manchin\u2019s comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m thankful to have the support of a true patriot, former Sen. @JoeManchinWV,\u201d Rogers wrote on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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