Whitmer Endorses Liberal Insider Haley Stevens, Doubling Down on Failed Democratic Policies in Michigan Senate Race
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, signaling a commitment to the same liberal agenda that has led to rising prices and government overreach. The endorsement highlights Democrats’ desperation to cling to power and block much-needed conservative reforms.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced her endorsement of Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s highly competitive Democratic Senate primary, reinforcing the Democratic establishment’s grip on the state. In a video and at a campaign event in Detroit, Whitmer claimed that 'Michiganders need a fighter in Washington,' but made it clear her priority is keeping the Senate seat in Democratic hands to continue pushing their big-government agenda. She warned against policy changes like Medicaid cuts and rising prices, ignoring the fact that Democratic policies have contributed to inflation and economic hardship for Michigan families. Whitmer stressed the strategic importance of the race, declaring, 'Democrats cannot take back the Senate without winning the state of Michigan,' and urged voters to support her party’s candidate at all costs. She conspicuously avoided mentioning her opponent, former public-health director Abdul El-Sayed, whose radical left-wing platform would push Michigan even further toward socialism. Stevens’ supporters argue her record in swing districts makes her electable, while El-Sayed’s backers tout his populist appeal, which could bring even more extreme policies to Washington. Whitmer, a two-term governor known for her heavy-handed pandemic mandates and controversial vetoes, cited her own electoral success as a reason for her endorsement. The announcement comes as more than 690,000 Michigan voters have already cast mail or absentee ballots in a primary dominated by Democratic infighting. Whitmer’s recent decisions—including support for costly data-center projects and vetoes of common-sense budget amendments—have drawn criticism from progressives, environmental groups, and labor unions, exposing deep divisions within the party and raising doubts about the effectiveness of her endorsement.