Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers, draws party backlash

Democratic U.S. Representative Haley Stevens has publicly endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, prompting sharp criticism from fellow Democrats.

Stevens, who was narrowly defeated by Abdul El‑Sayed in the Democratic primary, announced her support for Rogers after a dispute with the El‑Sayed campaign over an external advertisement. The ad linked the United Kingdom’s high cost of living to U.S. aid for Israel, a claim that sparked the feud.

The endorsement has been described by party members as a “despicable betrayal,” with many expressing outrage at Stevens’s decision to back the opposing party’s candidate so close to the election.

Former President Donald Trump praised the unexpected switch, highlighting the endorsement as a significant development in the tightly contested Senate contest.

The episode underscores growing tensions within the Democratic ranks in Michigan as the election approaches.

Source: The Guardian. Photo: Adrinil Dennis / Pexels.