Rep rejects party pick

Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens sent shockwaves through her party on Sunday by endorsing Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers over her party’s nominee, Abdulrahman El-Sayed, in a race that could determine control of the Senate. Stevens said her decision stemmed from disagreements with El-Sayed over Israel policy, accusing him of promoting hate speech. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called her support for his opponent a “disgraceful betrayal,” while Donald Trump welcomed it. The Michigan Democratic Party expelled Stevens, and other Democrats condemned her defection. Before her announcement, polls showed El-Sayed with a narrow lead.

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