Haley Stevens' fiancé is accused of masterminding GOP switch
In a dramatic last-minute twist, a failed Michigan Democratic Senate contender publicly backed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, a decision her colleague says was made at dinner.
TL;DR
- Haley Stevens, a failed Democratic Senate contender in Michigan, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers days before the midterm election.
- Stevens' decision led to resignations from her Capitol Hill team, who discovered the endorsement on social media.
- Former Governor Jim Blanchard accused Stevens' fiancé, Jason Turkish, of influencing her decision due to concerns about El-Sayed's campaign rhetoric and its potential to put Jews at risk.
- Turkish warned that El-Sayed's campaign was 'reckless' and accused the nominee of fanning antisemitic threats.
- El-Sayed's campaign stated that a controversial ad was not made or endorsed by them and that El-Sayed himself disagreed with its content.
- Despite the betrayal, El-Sayed holds a lead in most polls heading into the election.