# Democrats for Mike Rogers Coalition

> Right-wing groups power Democratic coalition backing Republican Mike Rogers.
- Title: Democrats for Mike Rogers Coalition · Drop Site News
- Summary: Right-wing groups power Democratic coalition backing Republican Mike Rogers. Michigan Democrats for Mike Rogers coalition is backed by right-wingers who…
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- Source: Drop Site News — https://dropsitenews.com/p/democrats-mike-rogers-michigan
- Author: Drop Site News
- Published: 2026-10-13T20:46:53.803+00:00
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- Topics: mike rogers, democrats for mike rogers, reproductive rights, lgbtq rights, michigan, senate election, michigan state rep, federal election commission, news, politics
## Democrats for Mike Rogers Coalition
Several self-proclaimed Democratic supporters of Mike Rogers broke with the Democratic Party or historically supported Republican politicians.
## Rogers Calls Supporters 'Courageous'
Rogers called them 'courageous' after saying Michigan deserves a senator who will sit down and listen to all voters.

> I’m not asking you to be a Republican. I’m asking you for the opportunity to earn your trust
## Karen Whitsett Leads Coalition
Michigan State Rep. Karen Whitsett, who left the Democratic Party in 2026, leads the Democrats for Mike Rogers super PAC.
## Whitsett Left Party Over Rights
Whitsett formally left the Democratic Party in 2026 over its support for reproductive and LGBTQ rights.
## Whitsett Funded GOP
Whitsett fundraised with state GOP leadership and has regularly allied herself with the GOP since 2023.
## Cynthia Haynes Supports Trump
Cynthia Haynes, a Trump supporter since 2024, praised Trump and JD Vance in social media posts.

> Thank you President Donald J. Trump ♥️
## Haynes Backs Kennedy
Haynes praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after his presidential campaign ended, calling him 'honest' and 'classy'.

> I truly appreciate your honesty and humble presence! You fought an extraordinary good battle against the evil powers to be
## Michigan Jewish Fundraisers Shift
Michigan Jewish fundraisers who pledged to vote for Rogers made Republican donations for the first time.

> This is something that none of us has ever done
## Coalition Undermines Democratic Narrative
The coalition undermines the claim that Democrats are backing Rogers in meaningful numbers.
## Key takeaway

Michigan Democrats for Mike Rogers coalition is backed by right-wingers who broke with the party over reproductive and LGBTQ rights.