A Michigan Democrat’s surprise endorsement of a Republican Senate candidate has ignited controversy within her own party, following a public dispute over a campaign ad linking economic struggles to U.S. aid for Israel. The move comes after a narrow loss in the Democratic primary and has drawn sharp criticism from party members, while the Republican nominee has received unexpected support from a prominent political figure. The shift highlights deep divisions over policy and strategy ahead of the general election.
Stevens’ decision sparked fierce backlash from members of the party, while Donald Trump praised the sudden switchMichigan Democrat Haley Stevens’ shocking last-minute endorsement of Mike Rogers, a Republican Senate candidate, has sparked fierce backlash from members of her party.Stevens, who narrowly lost in the Democratic primary for Senate to Abdul El-Sayed, announced her support for Rogers after a feud with the El-Sayed campaign over an outside group’s campaign ad that blamed the high cost of living on US support for Israel. Continue reading...
