Center · Read · October 22, 2026

Oct 22 · El-Sayed and Rogers clash in final Michigan Senate debate

Newsweek: Rogers, El-Sayed Clash Over War, Trump in Final Michigan Senate Debate

Grade B (88/100). Both candidates quoted; adds polling

Lehrer score 88/100 (−12 loaded wording: Trump has got personal). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → B.

Trump has got personal

Splits: Both candidates quoted; adds polling

Broken. Rule: loaded wording (Trump has got personal)

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