From Slate Magazine · Aymann Ismail · · 1m
Haley Stevens' Senate Move Backfires
Haley Stevens' Senate endorsement of Mike Rogers hurts her Black supporters and Democrats.
In brief
Haley Stevens' Senate endorsement of Mike Rogers hurts her Black supporters and Democrats. Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers for Senate alienates Black voters and Democrats, potentially helping Abdul El-Sayed. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Patricia Coleman-Burns
Patricia Coleman-Burns felt betrayed by Haley Stevens' Senate move.
“People are hurt”
Black Voters' Reaction
Black voters who supported Stevens in primary now consider staying home due to El-Sayed's victory.
“folks who said they were with us, when it came down to the wire, abandoned us”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called Stevens' move a "despicable betrayal".
“despicable betrayal”
Anne Soffin
Anne Soffin, Haley Stevens' childhood counselor, felt heartbroken for her.
“I can’t even believe that I’m reading that”
Lon Johnson
Lon Johnson, Michigan Democratic Party chair, believes Stevens' move hurts Democrats.
“There are just so many ways [El-Sayed] could have kept her on board”
Endorsement Impact
Stevens' endorsement of Rogers may help El-Sayed by alienating Black voters.
“Stevens’ attempted blow to El-Sayed might actually be helping him”
Voting Behavior
Some Democrats are voting for Rogers but won't admit it publicly.
“They’re so afraid of being called Islamophobic”
Race Outcome
Abdul El-Sayed likely wins by 5-6 points over typical Democrat vote.
“Abdul’s going to run 5 to 6 points below what a typical Democrat will run in Michigan”
What it means
Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers for Senate alienates Black voters and Democrats, potentially helping Abdul El-Sayed.
