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Some House Democrats Want to Push Haley Stevens Out
Jeffries said Democrats will weigh next steps after Stevens backed Rogers, a move that split party leaders and drew a “despicable betrayal” charge from Schumer.
- On Sunday, Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers, reversing her previous support for Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the critical Michigan race.
- Stevens shifted her endorsement after El-Sayed's campaign told her she was no longer welcome at events, following clashes over an advertisement critics labeled antisemitic.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the move a "despicable betrayal," while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries labeled the decision "terrible" and said Democrats would discuss "next steps."
- Eight House Democrats privately told Politico they support removing Stevens from the caucus, and she was reportedly removed from internal member text chats on Sunday.
- Both parties are battling for control of the Michigan Senate seat, with Democrats needing to flip it to secure a chamber majority as the race remains competitive.
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POLITICS: Michigan’s Haley Stevens Faces Possible Expulsion From House Democratic Caucus After Backing GOP Senate Candidate – The Beltway Report
Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., is facing calls from within her own party to be removed from the House Democratic Caucus after she endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race just two days before Tuesday’s election, rather than backing Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said the caucus will decide how to respond once lawmakers return to Washington, but did not say when that would be.…
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