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Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens defends endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in CNN interview

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens defended her decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers in an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, describing the move as "rock solid" but not explaining what prompted the reversal. Fellow Michigan Democrat Debbie Dingell has expressed concern over Stevens' endorsement switch, and the move has drawn condemnation from fellow Democrats.

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  • ✓Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers. (CNN)
  • ✓Stevens appeared in an interview with Anderson Cooper on CNN. (CNN)
  • ✓Stevens described her endorsement decision as 'rock solid.' (CNN)
  • ✓Rep. Debbie Dingell expressed concern over Stevens' endorsement switch. (CNN)
  • ✓Democrats have condemned Stevens' endorsement move. (CNN)

~ Interpretation

  • ~Stevens did not articulate what inspired her reversal. (CNN reporting on the interview)
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PublishedNovember 2, 2026 at 3:52 AM PST

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