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Stevens Endorses Rogers Over El-Sayed

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday.

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First Report Sunday: El-Sayed's campaign dropped Haley Stevens from a unity event after a clash over an Israel-related ad.

Monday: Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan Senate race

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CNBC Politics emphasized PAC Ad Triggered Switch; The Epoch Times Politics and Washington Free Beacon emphasized Democratic Party Fracture.

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▸Tension escalated over an inflammatory Rebellion PAC ad depicting a couple debating groceries amid U.S. support for Israel. — CNBC Politics
▸El-Sayed's campaign said it was not involved or affiliated with the Rebellion PAC ad. — CNBC Politics
▸Stevens had backed El-Sayed's candidacy after her primary loss before switching her endorsement. — CNBC Politics

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▸Analysts said Stevens's cross-party endorsement has likely ended her career as a Democrat. — The Epoch Times Politics
▸Stevens cited objection to "hate" promoted by El-Sayed and some of his high-profile supporters. — Washington Free Beacon
▸Detroit churchgoers said Stevens's endorsement of Rogers could actually move votes in the race. — Washington Free Beacon

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Stevens Crosses Party Lines for Rogers

Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers two days before Michigan's Senate election.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Sunday: El-Sayed's campaign dropped Haley Stevens from a unity event after a clash over an Israel-related ad.

Monday: Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan Senate race

Left: A stunning distraction in a must-win Senate race

Right: Trump: Stevens was "brave" to cross party lines

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El-Sayed Disinvites Stevens From Unity Event

El-Sayed's campaign dropped Haley Stevens from a unity event after a clash over an Israel-related ad.

Left: Camp cited Stevens as a 'distraction' to campaign.

Right: El-Sayed refused to condemn antisemitic grocery ad.

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Trump's Iowa Midterm Rally

Trump held a campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa on Nov. 1, backing Republican midterm candidates.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Friday: Trump canceled planned weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas, choosing tele-rallies instead.

Saturday: Trump reverses rally cancellations in Iowa and Kansas

Monday: Trump holds Iowa rally backing Republican midterm candidates

Left: Protests, a record-long speech, and disruptions.

Right: A month-long blitz ends strong in Iowa.

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DOJ Noncitizen Voter List Disputed

An immigrant rights group's court analysis found over 40% of DOJ's alleged noncitizen voters aren't on California's rolls.

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First Report Oct 24: The 9th Circuit ordered California to respond to DOJ's emergency motion to segregate roughly 20,000 ballots cast by alleged noncitizens.

Wednesday: Federal courts blocked DOJ's ballot segregation bid

Monday: Analysis finds 42% of DOJ noncitizen voter list unmatched

Left: Analysis: DOJ list full of errors, citizens flagged

Right: DOJ calls analysis bogus activist report