Pro-Israel Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan US Senate race
The surprise move two days before Election Day further exacerbated the growing fracture between Zionist Jewish communities and the Democratic Party.
Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens has endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the upcoming US Senate race, a move that has sparked controversy and criticism. Stevens initially supported her Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, but changed her endorsement two days before Election Day after El-Sayed refused to condemn an ad blaming Israel for rising grocery prices.
Stevens cited El-Sayed's association with anti-Israel activist Hasan Piker and the PAC ad as reasons for her endorsement switch. Rogers, who stood beside Stevens, criticized the ad as blaming a group for people's problems, reminiscent of 1930s Germany. Jewish Democrats and leaders have strongly condemned Stevens' endorsement, with some calling it a "despicable betrayal."
El-Sayed dismissed Stevens' endorsement and warned against supporting Rogers and Trump. Stevens remains a proud Democrat but faces criticism from her staff and some Jewish Democrats who believe she is prioritizing personal issues over the greater good.
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