Rogers praises Stevens's courage in backing him
Mike RogersRepublican nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan
Rogers praises Stevens's decision and says they share priorities for Michigan.
“Congresswoman Stevens showed courage and bravery in putting Michigan first.”
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Haley Stevens defends endorsing Mike Rogers; Schumer calls it a betrayal
Haley Stevens appeared with Mike Rogers at a Detroit church and endorsed him over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed on November 1, reversing her earlier support for El-Sayed. Stevens cited her exclusion from his campaign and criticized what she described as hate. Rogers and Donald Trump praised the decision; Chuck Schumer, Ken Martin and other Democrats condemned it.
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Rogers welcomes the endorsement and explains his stated agreement with Stevens.
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Rogers says he is honored by the endorsement and accuses El-Sayed of anger and dismissiveness.
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He describes their agreement on business, education and Michigan's future.
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Relative to Stevens's endorsement, Rogers calls her decision courageous and says it puts Michigan first.
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