Democrats blast Stevens over Michigan 'betrayal'

A high-profile defection in Michigan’s closely watched Senate race has sent shockwaves through both parties, as Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) abruptly endorsed former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) over her fellow Democrat, Abdul El-Sayed. The surprise switch has energized Republicans, who see it as a potential turning point in their bid to reclaim the seat, while Democrats express frustration over the move. The endorsement comes as part of a joint appearance that has drawn sharp criticism from party loyalists. The shift could reshape the campaign’s final stretch in a state that has become a key battleground.

Rep. Haley Stevens’s (D-Mich.) last-minute decision to endorse former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race has outraged Democrats while giving Republicans welcome headlines and a glimmer of hope that they can flip the battleground seat. Democrats spewed anger over the move by Stevens, who joined Rogers at a...