Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Rival in Michigan Senate Race
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Representative Haley Stevens, a Democrat, has endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the Michigan Senate seat, creating a major rift within her party just before the U.S. midterm elections. Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed, cited disagreements over Israel and campaign advertisements as reasons for her decision. Prominent Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, have condemned her move. The Senate race is considered highly competitive and could impact national control of the chamber.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate, splitting Democrats before midterms.
- Prominent Democrats like Schumer and Pelosi condemned Stevens' endorsement as a betrayal.
- The dispute highlights divisions over Israel policy within the Democratic Party.
- AIPAC spent $30 million supporting Stevens against El-Sayed in the Democratic primary.
- President Trump welcomed Stevens' endorsement and invited her to join the Republican Party.
- The Michigan Senate race is a key contest for control of the U.S. Senate.
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