Michigan Democrat's last-minute crossover support for Republican Senate candidate sparks fierce party backlash
WASHINGTON — Michigan Democratic Representative Haley Stevens has triggered intense outrage within her party following a surprise, last-minute endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers ahead of the election.
The sudden political shift came after Stevens narrowly lost the Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed. Her decision to back Rogers followed a bitter dispute with the El-Sayed campaign concerning an outside group's campaign advertisement, which attributed high living costs directly to U.S. financial support for Israel.
The endorsement immediately drew heavy condemnation from fellow Democrats, who labeled the move a severe betrayal. Meanwhile, the crossover support earned unexpected praise from Donald Trump, highlighting deep divisions within the state's political landscape as voters head to the polls.
The controversy underscores lingering tensions from the contentious primary race and highlights how intraparty disputes can dramatically alter the final days of a high-stakes Senate contest.
