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Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers
Haley Stevens backs Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers after split from Democratic rival El-Sayed.
In brief
Haley Stevens backs Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers after split from Democratic rival El-Sayed. Haley Stevens endorsed Mike Rogers over Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after campaign ads blamed Jewish people for societal issues. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers
Haley Stevens endorsed Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers after losing the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed.
House Speaker Johnson Praises Decision
House Speaker Mike Johnson called Stevens' endorsement a 'heroic thing' and said she was 'rattled' by party treatment.
Trump Welcomes Stevens' Move
President Donald Trump suggested Stevens could join the Republican Party and praised her bravery for backing Rogers.
Michigan GOP Spokesperson Comments
Michigan GOP Spokesperson Greg Manz called Stevens' move a 'courageous decision' that puts Michigan's interests ahead of partisan politics.
Stevens' Reason for Endorsement
Stevens said campaign ads blamed Jewish people for societal problems after she initially tried to support El-Sayed.
Fiancé Jason Turkish's Role
Stevens' fiancé Jason Turkish, who is Jewish, criticized El-Sayed and raised antisemitism concerns before endorsing Rogers.
El-Sayed's Response
El-Sayed said Stevens' endorsement 'doesn't matter' and that he had no plans to address her decision.
Democrats Turn Against Stevens
Democrats called for Stevens' removal from the House Democratic Caucus and Michigan Democratic Party.
Staff Resignations
Stevens' chief of staff Justin German and team resigned after her endorsement announcement.
Stevens' Future in Party
Stevens remains a Democrat but faces pressure to leave the House Democratic Caucus and Michigan Democratic Party.
The one thing
Haley Stevens endorsed Mike Rogers over Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after campaign ads blamed Jewish people for societal issues.
