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Democrat Haley Stevens faces backlash for endorsing Republican Senate rival

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Representative Haley Stevens, a Democrat from Michigan, has drawn sharp criticism from her party colleagues and staff after endorsing Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. This move is seen as a significant betrayal, particularly given her previous close race for the Democratic Senate nomination and her stated intention to vote a straight Democratic ticket. The backlash has been intense, with several fellow representatives expressing shock and disappointment, and some of Stevens' own staff members resigning in protest. AI

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Democrat Haley Stevens faces backlash for endorsing Republican Senate rival

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

    "Petty, selfish, unhinged": Haley Stevens' staff and colleagues erupt at her "betrayal"

    <p>Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) faced fierce backlash from fellow Democrats, party officials and her own staffers after <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/11/01/haley-stevens-mike-rogers-church-michigan-senate" target="_blank">endorsing Republican Mike Rogers</a> for U.S. Senate…

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