Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan Senate Seat
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens, a Democrat, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the US Senate over her party's nominee, Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens cited El-Sayed's refusal to condemn an ad blaming Israel for grocery prices and his association with an anti-Israel streamer as reasons for her decision. The move has exacerbated divisions within the Democratic Party and among Jewish voters, drawing criticism from some Democratic leaders and praise from President Trump. Stevens stated she remains a Democrat despite the endorsement, though some of her staff resigned.
The story in 7 lines · by baba
- Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan US Senate seat.
- Stevens cited El-Sayed's refusal to condemn an ad blaming Israel for grocery prices.
- Stevens also cited El-Sayed's campaign appearances with anti-Israel streamer Hasan Piker.
- The endorsement highlights a fracture between some Jewish communities and the Democratic Party.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called Stevens' move a "despicable betrayal."
- President Donald Trump praised Stevens' endorsement as "bravery."
- Stevens' chief of staff and other staff resigned following her endorsement.
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