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Democrats shred Haley Stevens after endorsing Mike Rogers
Stevens endorsed Rogers at a Detroit church while fellow Democrats gathered nearby to back el Sayed, who beat her narrowly in August's primary; Speaker Pelosi called it a betrayal.
On air: Kenji Moonfield, Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman on The BBN Weekend MatineePublished
At a glance
- First reported by Washington Examiner: “Democrats shred Haley Stevens after defection to Mike Rogers: ‘Despicable betrayal’”, with reporting from Bridge Michigan, MS NOW, CNN and NBC News.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 4:32 PM ET on The BBN Weekend Matinee, by Kenji Moonfield, Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Democrats.
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- Washington ExaminerDemocrats shred Haley Stevens after defection to Mike Rogers: ‘Despicable betrayal’
- Bridge MichiganHaley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers, bucking Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race - Bridge Michigan November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- MS NOWHaley Stevens breaks with fellow Democrats to endorse GOP’s Mike Rogers in shocking move November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- CNNMidterm elections latest: Democrats close ranks around El-Sayed’s Senate bid after Stevens endorses GOP nominee November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- NBC NewsRep. Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMichigan Democrats are furious with Representative Haley Stevens this afternoon after she endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate, dropping her support for Democrat Abdul el Sayed.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentShe did it at Perfecting Church in Detroit, while the rest of her party was headed to a different church event to show a united front behind el Sayed.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTwo churches, one Sunday, and a party that can't agree on which one it's in.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorStevens says el Sayed made clear she was not welcome in his campaign. She lost the August primary to him narrowly.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSpeaker Pelosi called the move a dangerous betrayal.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentEl Sayed's answer was that he doesn't actually think about Haley Stevens. Which is a lot of thinking to say out loud.
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