Haley Stevens has no regrets over GOP endorsement as Mike Rogers defends her from vicious Dems

Democratic Representative Haley Stevens said she had no regrets about voting for Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, while supporting Democrats in other races. Rogers defended her against criticism from Democrats, describing her choice as courageous and saying the party should encourage her to remain a Democrat.

Stevens had previously endorsed Abdul El-Sayed after losing to him by one point in the August primary, but later backed Rogers, arguing El-Sayed was too extreme for Michigan. Some Democrats called for Stevens to be expelled and alleged her Jewish fiancé influenced her decision; Stevens and her fiancé have pushed back against criticism of his role. Michigan’s Senate contest is among the few Republicans think they could flip, amid heavy negative advertising and attacks over candidates’ identities and policies.