The recent endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) has sparked significant backlash among Democrats. Prominent party members have publicly condemned her decision, labeling it a betrayal.
1. Reactions from Democratic Leaders:
• Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Stevens, claiming her endorsement of Rogers is a "despicable betrayal." He emphasized that Senate Democrats support Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, aiming to fight for working families in Michigan.
• Former President Barack Obama reinforced this position in a video, urging voters to support El-Sayed and highlighting the core principle that America belongs to everyone, not just the wealthy.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries praised El-Sayed for prioritizing the needs of American families, contrasting him with Rogers, whom he described as a partisan ally of Donald Trump and billionaire donors.
2. Stevens' Prior Actions and Statements:
• Before endorsing Rogers, Stevens called on El-Sayed to denounce an ad portraying a link between grocery prices and U.S. aid to Israel. She accused him of using similar rhetoric in his campaign.
• Stevens and El-Sayed planned to campaign together but had not appeared publicly since her endorsement of Rogers.
3. Democratic Party Position:
• Curtis Hertel, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, announced that Stevens is no longer a current member, highlighting party unity against her endorsement.
• Other Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Elissa Slotkin, criticized Stevens for her endorsement and reiterated the importance of El-Sayed’s candidacy.
The endorsement of Mike Rogers by Haley Stevens has created significant controversy within the Democratic Party. Key leaders are rallying behind El-Sayed, emphasizing the need to focus on issues affecting Michigan families while expressing strong disapproval of Stevens' actions.
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