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Rep. Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democrat from Michigan, endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, citing a fallout with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and criticizing El-Sayed's campaign and associations.
- Stevens' endorsement marks a major shift days after she planned to support El-Sayed, sparking internal Democratic conflicts and leading to several of her congressional staff resigning in protest.
- Michigan Democrats, including party leaders and prominent figures like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Elissa Slotkin, condemned Stevens' decision and reaffirmed support for El-Sayed.
- Stevens emphasized she remains a proud Democrat despite endorsing a Republican, while El-Sayed downplayed the endorsement and focused on broader campaign issues.
- The endorsement drew praise from former President Donald Trump, who suggested Stevens might consider joining the Republican Party, intensifying the political drama ahead of the crucial Michigan Senate race.
