Haley Stevens Snubs Her Party and Endorses Republican Mike Rogers After Democrats' Michigan Meltdown
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Democratic Representative Haley Stevens has backed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers after a public feud with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, highlighting just how fractured and out of touch Michigan Democrats have become.
Democratic Representative Haley Stevens has publicly endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, citing a rift with her party's nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, and putting on display the chaos inside the Democratic camp. In a video posted on social media, Stevens stated, "Our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Abdul, said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away, and he's right. And that's why I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today."
Stevens, who narrowly lost to El-Sayed in the Democratic primary, made her endorsement during an appearance with Rogers at a Detroit church. Her decision followed her recent demand that El-Sayed denounce an advertisement linking U.S. military aid to Israel with rising grocery prices, which she called antisemitic. El-Sayed replied that Stevens was reviving a primary fight that ended three months ago, while clarifying that he did not create the ad and did not agree with its message.
Rogers praised Stevens for her leadership and expressed respect for the concerns she raised from Michigan Jewish voters. Amid the ongoing tensions, Stevens was reportedly asked to stay away from the remaining campaign events for El-Sayed, who stressed the need to focus on the key issues affecting Michigan voters.
Despite Stevens' endorsement of Rogers, prominent Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, reaffirmed their support for El-Sayed, insisting that he would defend the economic interests of working families in Michigan. Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell also stressed the importance of concentrating on electing Democrats, saying Michiganders want leaders focused on improving their lives.