From The New York Times · · 1m 50s
Democrats Fume After Defeated Senate Candidate Backs GOP Rival
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers after feud with Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
In brief
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers after feud with Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Haley Stevens, defeated Michigan Democrat, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate after a public split with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Originally reported by The New York Times.
Michigan Senate Race
Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate after a public split with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
“I don’t belong in Abdul’s campaign”
Democratic Split
Stevens and El-Sayed had months of tension over U.S. policy on Israel before Stevens endorsed Rogers.
“I see Israel in my dreams”
El-Sayed's Stance
El-Sayed criticized Stevens for not condemning an antisemitic ad and called her a 'despicable betrayal'.
“None of this matters”
Party Reaction
Michigan Democratic Party removed Stevens from voter database after she endorsed Rogers.
“I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today”
Trump's Response
Trump praised Stevens' endorsement and called for her to join the Republican Party.
“I’d love her to join the Republican Party”
Poll Results
El-Sayed leads Rogers by 11 percentage points in New York Times/Siena poll.
“Dr. El-Sayed with a double-digit lead in the race”
Stevens' Motivation
Stevens' fiancé endorsed Rogers after she criticized El-Sayed's comments on Israel.
“He said that Dr. El-Sayed would make the world less safe for Jews”
Party Fallout
Stevens' congressional staff resigned en masse after her endorsement.
“I’ve never been invited to a campaign event”
El-Sayed's Campaign
El-Sayed's campaign had no communication with Stevens since their primary split.
“He did not want any distractions”
Michigan Democratic Party
Michigan Democratic Party chair Curtis Hertel confirmed Stevens was kicked out of party.
“She is not a current member of the Michigan Democratic Party”
Stevens' Endorsement
Stevens endorsed Rogers after being told she wasn't welcome in El-Sayed's campaign.
“I don’t belong in Abdul’s campaign”
Rogers' Reaction
Rogers called Stevens' endorsement a surprise and said he was 'honored' to have her support.
“I’m grateful for her support”
Party Leadership
Representative James E. Clyburn, Stevens' mentor, called her decision 'disappointing but understandable'.
“I’m disappointed, but I understand”
Stevens' Statement
Stevens said she was 'blindsided' by the party's reaction to her endorsement.
“I’m stunned, I’m shocked”
El-Sayed's Position
El-Sayed stated he would not be part of a campaign with Stevens after her endorsement.
“I don’t want any distractions”
Election Impact
Stevens' endorsement could cost Democrats control of the Senate in Michigan.
“It’s just really unfortunate given the stakes that this has turned into such a spectacle”
Here's the gist
Haley Stevens, defeated Michigan Democrat, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate after a public split with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
