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Haley Stevens Endorses Rogers After El-Sayed Backlash
Haley Stevens' last-minute endorsement of Mike Rogers shocks Michigan Senate race.
In brief
Haley Stevens' last-minute endorsement of Mike Rogers shocks Michigan Senate race. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers after criticizing Abdul El-Sayed's campaign strategy, causing Democratic backlash. Originally reported by New York Post.
Haley Stevens Endorses Rogers
Outgoing Rep. Haley Stevens shocked Michigan Senate race by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers.
“I do not feel that Dr. El-Sayed is fit to be a US senator.”
El-Sayed's Campaign Strategy
Stevens criticized El-Sayed over ads blaming high grocery prices on Israel.
“Hurt people, hurt people.”
Stevens' Internal Conflict
Stevens described her epiphany after questioning her support for El-Sayed.
“Wait a moment, what am I doing?”
Rogers' Campaign Boost
Rogers gained critical support from Stevens in Michigan Senate race.
“I’m at peace with this.”
Democratic Backlash
Democrats reacted angrily to Stevens' endorsement of Rogers.
“She was uninvited. What did you think was going to happen?”
Fiancé's Role
Stevens' fiancé Jason Turkish had previously endorsed Rogers.
“Everyone is disappointed in you, they did everything they could to help you.”
Staff Discontent
Stevens lost key staff who quit in protest over her endorsement.
“Haley Stevens is walking back on everything her campaign stood for.”
El-Sayed's Response
El-Sayed dismissed Stevens' defection as irrelevant to Michiganders.
“Hurt people, hurt people.”
Here's the gist
Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers after criticizing Abdul El-Sayed's campaign strategy, causing Democratic backlash.
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