Martin says Stevens's endorsement violates Democratic values
Ken MartinChair of the Democratic National Committee
Martin says Stevens's support for Rogers violates Democratic values and urges electing El-Sayed.
“is a betrayal of the values of the Democratic Party.”
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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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Martin criticizes the endorsement and calls for intensified support for El-Sayed.
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Martin addresses Stevens's decision to endorse Rogers and describes him as a Trump ally.
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He rejects division within the party and promises greater efforts to elect El-Sayed.
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Relative to Stevens's endorsement, Martin condemns the choice as a betrayal of Democratic values.
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