Democratic Michigan Congresswoman Endorses Republican Mike Rogers Ahead of Midterms
· World · Times of India, The Independent
In a last-minute defection 48 hours before the November 4, 2026, US midterm elections, Democratic Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers, her party primary rival Abdul El-Sayed's opponent. Stevens, a staunch Israel supporter bankrolled by the Jewish lobby, crossed party lines after El-Sayed's progressive campaign and an antisemitic ad linking US aid to grocery prices fueled their bitter August primary. The timing risks deepening Democratic disarray amid Republican poll leads, with Donald Trump immediately praising Stevens' 'bravery.' The schism between pro-Israel Democrats and the progressive wing threatens national unity narratives as polls show a potential Republican rout.
Why it matters
This internal Democratic fracture could undermine voter confidence in party unity, directly impacting their chances of retaking Washington and affecting policy direction on Israel, Gaza, and domestic priorities.
Read the original report — Times of India
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