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Here Are Some Things Haley Stevens Said About Mike Rogers Before Endorsing Him

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Hurwitz, S. (2026, November 1). Here Are Some Things Haley Stevens Said About Mike Rogers Before Endorsing Him. Mother Jones. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/here-are-some-things-haley-stevens-said-about-mike-rogers-before-endorsing-him/

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Mother Jones · collected 2026-11-01 · by Sophie Hurwitz

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Haley Stevens, who previously lost the Michigan Democratic primary despite significant funding advantages over Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers just two days before an upcoming election. Following her endorsement, Stevens’ staff resigned and the Michigan Democratic Party criticized her for creating "eleventh-hour distractions." The article highlights several critical statements Stevens made about Rogers in the past on social media platforms like X, including calling him a "rubber stamp" for Donald Trump’s agenda, criticizing his record on LGBTQ rights and abortion rights, and labeling him as "disgraceful" due to connections with antisemitic views.
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Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, disinvited his primary rival Haley Stevens from campaign events just days before the midterm elections, citing distractions and divisions within the party. This public feud between El-Sayed and Stevens, who endorsed him after losing the primary, escalated when Stevens appeared alongside Republican candidate Mike Rogers at a Detroit church on Sunday, an unusual move in a closely contested race. National and state Democratic leaders have condemned Stevens for this switch, calling it a "despicable betrayal," while she cites concerns over El-Sayed’s positions on Israel as the reason for her decision. The rift highlights deep divisions within the Michigan Democratic party ahead of what could be a pivotal election in determining control of the U.S. Senate.

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Sophie Hurwitz
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Democratic Michigan Republican the Michigan Democratic Party

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Mike Rogers PERSON · 5× Haley Stevens PERSON · 2× Rogers PERSON · 2× Stevens PERSON · 2× Abdul El-Sayed PERSON · 1× Democratic NORP · 1× Donald Trump’s PERSON · 1× Michigan GPE · 1× Republican NORP · 1× the Michigan Democratic Party ORG · 1×

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Haley Stevens, the onetime Senatorial candidate who outspent Abdul El-Sayed 12 to 1 and still somehow lost the Michigan Democratic primary, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers this afternoon—two days out from the election.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-01
2026-11-01 · Mother Jones
Here Are Some Things Haley Stevens Said About Mike Rogers Before Endorsing Him · assertive framing

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Haley Stevens, the onetime Senatorial candidate who outspent Abdul El-Sayed 12 to 1 and still somehow lost the Michigan Democratic primary, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers this afternoon—two days out from the election. asserted
who → outspent → election
Stevens’ staff resigned en masse, and the Michigan Democratic Party quickly put out statements condemning her “eleventh-hour distractions.” asserted
Party → resign → distractions
But whoever’s left on her team did not scrub her X archive as quickly as she’s flipped endorsements. asserted
she → leave → endorsements
So, here’s a list of things Haley Stevens said about Mike Rogers before endorsing him. asserted
Stevens → ’ → him
“Rubber stamp” is also a phrase she used regarding Rogers at least 13 other times across her archived posts. asserted
she → use → posts
Another post: “Heck, he’s filled his campaign with bigots. asserted
he → fill → bigots
The linked article notes that Mike Rogers hired students who praised Hitler for his outreach team. asserted
who → link → team
“Amidst rising antisemitism across the country,” Stevens was reasonably concerned. asserted
Stevens → rise → country
He “can’t hide his terrible record on abortion rights.” asserted
He → hide → rights
As a congressman, Rogers supported a national abortion ban. asserted
Rogers → support → ban
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