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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers In Michigan Senate Race
Caption: Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers In Michigan Senate Race. Democratic Representative Haley Stevens has endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat after losing the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens announced her support for Rogers after attending a Detroit church service with him, less than 48 hours before Election Day. She said she made the decision after El-Sayed's campaign told her she was no longer welcome at a planned joint campaign event. Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed dismissed the endorsement, saying he was focused on issues affecting voters, including the cost of living. Tensions between Stevens and El-Sayed have persisted since their closely fought August primary, including disagreements over Israel. Rogers, a former congressman backed by President Donald Trump, is challenging El-Sayed for the seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters. Trump praised Stevens following her endorsement, calling her decision an act of "bravery" and thanking her for supporting Rogers. The Michigan contest is among the Senate races that could determine which party controls the chamber for the final two years of Trump's second term. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Haley Stevens,Abdul El-Sayed,Mike Rogers,Donald Trump,Michigan,US Senate,Gary Peters,Senate race,US politics,midterm elections,Democrats,Republicans,Election Day,Senate control,Michigan politics
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