By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/surprise-endorsement-in-michigan-senate-race-a-huge-distraction-says-rep-dingell Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens’ decision to back Republican Mike Rogers in the U.S. Senate race has sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party. To discuss the shifting dynamics in the Senate race, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. Listen to this Segment By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz serves as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. @IAmAmnaNawaz By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz
Surprise endorsement in Michigan Senate race a 'huge distraction,' says Rep. Dingell
In short
Michigan Representative Haley Stevens broke party ranks to endorse Republican candidate Mike Rogers in the ongoing U.S. Senate race. The move quickly sent shockwaves through the Democratic establishment and fundamentally altered the competitive landscape of the contest. In response, fellow Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell publicly labeled the move a "huge distraction" during an interview regarding the fallout with PBS News Hour co-anchor Amna Nawaz.
Key points
- A prominent Democratic lawmaker has broken ranks to back a Republican Senate contender.: A prominent Democratic lawmaker has broken ranks to back a Republican Senate contender.
- The unusual cross-party endorsement has significantly altered the dynamics of the Michiga…: The unusual cross-party endorsement has significantly altered the dynamics of the Michigan Senate race.
- Democratic leaders view the sudden intraparty split as a major distraction for their camp…: Democratic leaders view the sudden intraparty split as a major distraction for their campaign efforts.