Rep. Haley Stevens has sensationally endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's Senate seat, abandoning her fellow Democrat primary opponent Abdul El-Sayed amidst controversy over alleged anti-Semitic ads and staff resignations.
Democratic Representative Haley Stevens has abruptly withdrawn her support for fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, instead endorsing Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's open Senate seat. Stevens, who was previously competing against El-Sayed in the Democratic primary, publicly backed Rogers, clarifying that her decision was 'not anti-Muslim.' During a joint press conference with Rogers, Stevens was heckled as a 'traitor,' leading to an early end of the event. Her fiancé, Jason Turkish, had previously indicated that Stevens might rescind her support for El-Sayed unless he condemned political ads she considered anti-Semitic. Feeling marginalized on El-Sayed's campaign, Stevens informed Rogers of her decision on Sunday. Prior to her public announcement, reports surfaced that her official staff, including her chief of staff and communications director, had resigned. When questioned about Stevens' endorsement, El-Sayed dismissively stated, 'I don't think about Haley Stevens.' The article also notes Stevens and her fiancé's prior appearance on 'TMZ Live.'
