Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers in reshuffling Michigan Senate race. Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens is endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race, sparking a major party backlash. Top Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, publicly condemn the endorsement. “President McCarthy’s Former Communications Director Mark Bednar Joins ‘Fox & Friends First’ to Discuss the Political Fallout”. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign says it raised more than $2.4 million in a single day, setting a fundraising record in the final stretch of the Michigan race. The Democratic candidate’s campaign said Sunday’s fundraising came from more than 65,000 donors, who gave an average of $36.74. Nearly 29,600 people contributed to the campaign for the first time. The fundraising surge came on the heels of Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., endorsing Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Sunday following months of turmoil following his primary loss to the more progressive candidate. sparked a swift reaction from Democrats, who accused her of undermining the party’s Senate candidate. “As Michiganders head to the polls, the momentum behind Abdul’s campaign has never been stronger,” campaign spokesman Cole Wozniak said in a statement after the final hour of cash-raising. Stevens, who was considered the most moderate establishment candidate in her primary against El-Sayed earlier this year, said she remains “a very proud Democrat” who loves Michigan. However, he insisted in the video message posted on social media over the weekend that he could not support El-Sayed, citing his “Hello Michigan, as you may have seen, our Democratic candidate for the United States Senate, Abdul, said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away, and he is right. And that is why today I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate,” Stevens said in a video posted on X. The Trump-backed Republican candidate’s endorsement generated quick criticism from Democrats. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it “a despicable betrayal” and said his Senate caucus remains united behind El-Sayed. Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel also condemned Stevens’ decision, saying he had “abandoned everything he claims to care about.” (Paul Steinhauser/Fox News Digital) El-Sayed downplayed the endorsement on Sunday, telling reporters he’s not thinking about Stevens or Rogers and is focused on voters and policies. He has also attempted in recent months to distance himself from Piker amid the streamer’s growing national recognition and increased scrutiny over his controversial statements, including anti-Semitic sentiments and claims that “America deserved 9/11.” Amanda Macías covers the intersection of business, economics, and politics, focusing on how political decisions shape American markets, companies, and workers.
