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Democrats want to destroy the constitutional order

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Harsanyi, D. (2026, November 3). Democrats want to destroy the constitutional order. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/4789292/democrats-want-to-destroy-constitutional-order/

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This article argues that Democratic support for certain candidates, even when those candidates are controversial or extreme, stems from a perceived need to protect democracy and the U.S. Constitution against threats posed by President Donald Trump. The author criticizes this stance as hypocritical, suggesting that Democrats have themselves undermined constitutional principles in ways that will persist beyond Trump’s presidency. Representative Haley Stevens faced severe criticism within her party for endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over fellow Democrat Abdul el Sayed, highlighting internal Democratic pressure to align with a singular ideological narrative.

Written by AI on 2026-11-03, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 3, 2026, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) unexpectedly endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, just days before the midterm elections, in a dramatic shift from her previous support for Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. This move followed months of public feuds between Stevens and El-Sayed over their differing stances on issues such as Israel. With the endorsement, some Democrats are considering expelling Stevens from the party due to caucus rules against supporting opposing-party candidates. The controversy has heightened tensions within Michigan's Democratic Party ahead of the critical Senate race.

Written for “Haley Stevens Endorsement Controversy” on 2026-11-04, grounded in this article and the 144 other(s) covering the same event.

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When Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over fellow Democrat Abdul el Sayed, she was immediately cast out, an apostate of the one true faith.

right characterizes Democratic disunity as heresy
No matter how unhinged, malevolent, or un-American a candidate, even moderate Democrats will rationalize their support by contending they are saving the republic from Donald Trump.

right criticizes Democrats for supporting any candidate against Trump to save democracy
Bruce Springsteen preposterously referred to el Sayed as a “fighter for our American Constitution.”

right mocks Springsteen's endorsement of el Sayed as absurd

Reading Leans strongly right (beta estimate) Confidence high

Leaning: leans strongly right for article 126414 (high confidence, 3 verified quotes) · logged 2026-11-03

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📰 Haley Stevens Endorsement Controversy

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David Harsanyi

16 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

🔮 No matter how unhinged, malevolent, or un-American a candidate, even moderate Democrats will rationalize their support by contending they are saving the republic from Donald Trump.

2026-11-03 · assertive framing · Democrats want to destroy the constitutional order

🔮 President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States will end its $3.8 billion in annual aid to Israel by the end of 2026.

2026-11-03 · assertive framing · What will Israel haters whine about now?

🔮 There’s a reason El-Sayed wouldn’t condemn the terrorist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps when asked by a college student during a Michigan town hall not long ago.

2026-11-01 · assertive framing · Yes, Abdul El-Sayed ‘sides with’ terrorists — giving Michigan voters one rational choice

🔮 A number of things could happen.

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🔮 Because such a significant percentage of its budget is dedicated to keeping the welfare state operational, any reforms aimed at reducing spending or debt will be greeted with immediate social turmoil.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Democrats scheme to turn the US into France — riots and all

🔮 The number of available job openings that month would hit an all-time high of 7.6 million.

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🔮 Every time Republicans threaten to cut federal jobs, though they rarely follow through, Democrats predict that society will be plunged into chaos and high unemployment.

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🔮 The New York Times could not have known all the details at the time, but it immediately downplayed the potential terrorist angle.

2026-10-02 · assertive framing · The New York Times’s 80-year crusade against Israel

🔮 Would he now renounce those who held vigils supporting the mass murderer Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

2026-09-25 · assertive framing · Why Abdul El-Sayed refuses to condemn Iran’s Revolutionary Guard thugs

🔮 Would he now renounce those who held vigils supporting the mass murderer Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

2026-09-25 · assertive framing · What el Sayed won’t say about Iran tells Michigan everything

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Of course el Sayed is on the side of the terrorists

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When Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over fellow Democrat Abdul el Sayed, she was immediately cast out, an apostate of the one true faith. asserted

she → endorse → faith

It wasn’t just about el Sayed, Democrats argued. asserted

Democrats → argue → Sayed

No matter how unhinged, malevolent, or un-American a candidate, even moderate Democrats will rationalize their support by contending they are saving the republic from Donald Trump. asserted

they → rationalize → Trump

In his endorsement, Bruce Springsteen preposterously referred to el Sayed as a “fighter for our American Constitution.” asserted

Springsteen → refer → Constitution

Even if we granted every accusation about Trump was true, it would not change the fact that Democrats have embraced unwinding the constitutional order in ways that will far outlast any one politician. asserted

that → grant → politician