Mike Rogers draws fire after pledging no federal action on abortion

Michigan Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers has drawn sharp criticism from both sides of the aisle after releasing a direct-to-camera video on social media on Saturday saying he will not take action to restrict abortion rights at the federal level if elected by Michiganders on Tuesday.

Rogers, who is in a toss-up contest against Democratic nominee Abdul el Sayed, has received ire from both opponents and supporters of abortion for pledging not to pass a national abortion ban in the Senate, which critics say is a departure from his strong anti-abortion record during his 14 years in the House in the early 2000s.