Rep. Dingell Expresses Disappointment Over Rep. Stevens’ Defense of Rogers Endorsement
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell criticized U.S. Representative Haley Stevens's interview on CNN where Stevens defended her endorsement of former Republican Representative Mike Rogers in a Michigan Senate race, calling it a "painful interview."
Sioux Falls, SD, November 1, 2026 — U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell has voiced strong criticism regarding comments made by U.S. Representative Haley Stevens. The remarks centered on Representative Stevens’s defense of her endorsement of former Republican Representative Mike Rogers for a Michigan Senate seat during an interview on CNN.
In a statement, Representative Dingell described the CNN interview as “painful.” The specific context and broader implications of Representative Stevens’s defense of her endorsement were not elaborated upon by Representative Dingell in the provided information.
The endorsement itself and the subsequent interview have become a point of contention, drawing public attention and internal party discussion. The details surrounding the CNN interview, including the exact statements made by Representative Stevens and the specific reasons for her defense, were not detailed in the summary. Representative Dingell’s reaction highlights a notable internal political disagreement concerning endorsements in competitive races. The specifics of Mike Rogers’s candidacy and the political landscape of the Michigan Senate race were not provided. Further details regarding the timeline or specific network segment of the CNN interview are also absent from the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Mancini on thehill.com, see more information here.
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