Michigan Democrat backs Republican in key US senate race
A prominent Michigan Democrat has endorsed Republican Mike Rogers, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans an unexpected boost in a critical US Senate race ahead of midterm elections that will decide control of Congress.
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens has endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in a key US Senate race, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans an unexpected boost ahead of the midterm elections. Stevens lost the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed in a contentious race and appeared with Rogers at a Detroit church, causing divisions in the state.
Trump invited Stevens to join the Republican Party, praising her endorsement as a "smart thing to do" because El-Sayed would "destroy our country." Despite the endorsement, Stevens' campaign faced backlash, with some of her staff resigning in shock and heartbreak over her decision. The outcome of the race, along with others across the country, could determine control of Congress and impact President Trump's final two years in office.
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- Democratic Rep. Stevens endorses GOP candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan US Senate race abcnews.com
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- El-Sayed dismisses Stevens’ backing of Republican Senate candidate aljazeera.com
