VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-22
“For the first time in @metrotimes history, we’re no longer seeking comment from a candidate’s campaign because of repeated lies and bigoted attacks,”
Steve Neavling · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-22
Neavling announced on X that the Metro Times would no longer seek comment from Mike Rogers' campaign over repeated lies and bigoted attacks against Abdul El-Sayed.
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