GOP appearance highlights rift: Democrat Haley Stevens appears with Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers amid Abdul Sayed feud
Dispute over campaign advertisement
Stevens, who received strong backing from the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm during the primary, has said she supports the Democratic ticket. Last week, she called on El-Sayed to condemn an outside group’s ad tying U.S. military aid to Israel to rising grocery prices, describing the ad as antisemitic. El-Sayed accused Stevens of “relitigating a primary that ended three months ago.” He also clarified that he did not make the advertisement and said he disagreed with its contents.
Rogers praises Stevens
Rogers praised Stevens on Friday for urging El-Sayed to denounce the advertisement and for raising concerns expressed by Michigan Jewish voters. El-Sayed, meanwhile, has sought to redirect attention to issues facing Michigan voters as he campaigns against Rogers. Stevens appeared with Rogers on Sunday, as the disagreement with El-Sayed moved to the forefront in the closing days before Election Day.
Unity event plans change
Stevens was asked to stay away from remaining campaign events in the final days before Tuesday’s election, CBS News previously reported. She had been expected to join El-Sayed and Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina at a unity event Sunday.
Key points
- Stevens appeared Sunday with Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
- Stevens urged El-Sayed to condemn an outside group’s advertisement about Israel aid and grocery prices.
- El-Sayed said he did not make the ad and disagreed with its contents.
- A planned Sunday unity event with Stevens and Rep. Jim Clyburn did not proceed as expected.