Haley Stevens Endorses GOP Rival Rogers in Michigan Senate Race

Stevens, a pro-Israel congresswoman who received significant financial backing from AIPAC during her primary run, appeared alongside Rogers at a Detroit church on Sunday. When confronted by a bystander who labeled her a "traitor," Stevens defended her decision, citing her exclusion from campaign events with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Representative Debbie Dingell confirmed she personally asked Stevens to distance herself from the campaign after the congresswoman repeatedly criticized El-Sayed’s stance on Middle East policy.

Observers suggest the endorsement marks a final break between the establishment wing and the party’s progressive base. Former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes characterized the alignment as the "logical endpoint" of Stevens’ political trajectory. Meanwhile, the American Priorities PAC argued that the endorsement confirms AIPAC’s underlying commitment to electing Republicans over progressives. As El-Sayed focused his final campaign efforts on healthcare and education, other Democrats, including Representative Rashida Tlaib, condemned the move, viewing it as a desperate attempt to undermine the party’s nominee while the candidate himself remains focused on policy over personal political grievances.