Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) has publicly dismissed claims that she was pressured into endorsing Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers. In a radio interview, she stated, "at the end of the day, I made a decision," after her endorsement over Democratic nominee Abdul el Sayed drew criticism from party leaders. Stevens explained that her decision was influenced by an advertisement from a super PAC supporting el Sayed. National Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have expressed their disapproval of her endorsement.
Key facts
- Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul el Sayed.
- Stevens lost the August primary to el Sayed by 14,000 votes.
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Stevens' endorsement as a betrayal.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Stevens' decision terrible.
- El Sayed stated that the situation 'none of this matters.'
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