Haley Stevens Endorses Abdul El-Sayed After Narrow Michigan Senate Primary Loss
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 11
Haley Stevens Endorses Abdul El-Sayed After Narrow Michigan Senate Primary Loss
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 11
Summary
Haley Stevens said Tuesday she is backing Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s Senate race after losing last week’s Democratic primary, calling the endorsement an acceptance of voters’ decision.
Stevens framed the move as party discipline rather than ideological alignment, saying she would not hold a grudge even as she continues to disagree with El-Sayed on key issues.
Those differences remain sharp: Stevens again called herself a “Zionist Democrat” and “labor capitalist,” while warning socialism is dangerous and noting candidates with her politics are struggling in Democratic primaries.
El-Sayed, the progressive nominee to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters, supports policies including Medicare for all, ending U.S. military aid to Israel and abolishing ICE, though he rejects the socialist label.
The endorsement underscores Democrats’ challenge in uniting moderates and progressives in Michigan ahead of the general election against Republican Mike Rogers.