Democratic Double‑Cross in Michigan Sparks Outcry
Party insiders back a candidate, then she backs the opposition, leaving ordinary Michiganders questioning the establishment.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic leader of Michigan, publicly endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens for the U.S. Senate on July 24, saying she is proud and that Stevens knows how to get things done for Michigan.
Later, Rep. Haley Stevens broke with her own party by endorsing the Republican nominee, former Rep. Mike Rogers, a move she called "absolutely" when asked if it was worth the backlash.
The endorsement sparked a wave of criticism, with the Washington Examiner noting that Stevens, once hailed as a rising star, now faces backlash for her cross‑party support.
Amid the turmoil, Stevens headed to a voting precinct in Birmingham with her mother, reminding voters that the real issue is how elected officials prioritize party politics over ordinary citizens.
Original reporting
Washington Examiner
The Left melts down over Haley Stevens
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) was once considered a rising star in the Democratic Party. Accolades from her colleagues and an adoring media were plentiful. “I am so proud to endorse her for U.S. Senate,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) declared on July 24. “Haley knows how to get things done for Michigan. She’ll be ready to […]
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Haley Stevens: Rogers endorsement ‘absolutely’ worth it despite backlash
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) has no regrets after endorsing the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, former Rep. Mike Rogers. When asked by NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcasting partner, whether endorsing Rogers was worth the backlash, Stevens said it “absolutely” was. “Absolutely,” Stevens said while headed to vote in Birmingham, Mich., alongside her mother. “Voting…
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Haley Stevens is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Michigan.
- Gretchen Whitmer is the Democratic Governor of Michigan.
- Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared her endorsement of Haley Stevens for U.S. Senate on July 24.
- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said: "I am so proud to endorse her for U.S. Senate."
- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said: "Haley knows how to get things done for Michigan. She'll be ready to"
- Haley Stevens endorsed the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, former Rep. Mike Rogers.
- Mike Rogers is a former U.S. Representative and the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
- Asked by NewsNation, The Hill's broadcasting partner, whether endorsing Rogers was worth the backlash, Stevens said it "absolutely" was.
- Haley Stevens said: "Absolutely."
- Haley Stevens was headed to vote in Birmingham, Michigan, alongside her mother.
- Haley Stevens said: "Voting"
- The Washington Examiner described Haley Stevens as once considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, with accolades from colleagues and media coverage.
- Haley Stevens faced backlash after endorsing Mike Rogers, according to The Hill.
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