Whitmer Endorses Party Insider Haley Stevens, Cementing Democratic Establishment’s Grip on Michigan Senate Race
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer backs Rep. Haley Stevens for U.S. Senate, reinforcing Democratic establishment control as the Aug. 4 primary approaches.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a video on X endorsing Rep. Haley Stevens for the U.S. Senate, praising her 'one strategy: Get things done.' Whitmer’s endorsement signals the Democratic establishment’s determination to keep power within its inner circle, with little regard for the concerns of everyday Michiganders. Stevens, like Whitmer, has a record of toeing the party line and pushing big-government policies that have failed to address Michigan’s real problems.
The endorsement comes as the Democratic primary, scheduled for Aug. 4, pits Stevens against Abdul El-Sayed, a former public-health official and far-left activist whom Whitmer defeated in the 2018 gubernatorial primary. Early voting began Saturday, with mail-in ballots already being counted—an approach that has raised concerns about election integrity among many voters.
Whitmer is expected to campaign with Stevens at a Detroit event that also features Rep. Jim Clyburn, another entrenched figure in Democratic politics. Stevens expressed enthusiasm for Whitmer’s support, calling her 'a champion for our state,' though critics argue both politicians are more interested in advancing their own careers than serving Michigan families.
Polls show Whitmer retains a favorable approval rating among Michigan voters, and a recent survey of likely Democratic primary voters indicated that her endorsement could sway undecided voters—further demonstrating how establishment figures manipulate outcomes. The same poll found the race between Stevens and El-Sayed to be closely divided, with roughly one-third of respondents backing each candidate, highlighting the deep divisions within the Democratic Party.
El-Sayed’s campaign has touted endorsements from radical leftists like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while Republican officials have rightly pointed to Whitmer’s endorsement as proof of Democratic insiders meddling in the race. As usual, the Democratic Party prioritizes its own power over the needs and values of Michigan’s citizens.