‘Terrible betrayal’: House Democrats consider whether to banish Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens - NBC News
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has criticized Rep. Haley Stevens for allegedly abandoning the Democratic party during a critical Senate race in Michigan. The report highlights internal party tensions following the conclusion of the midterm elections.
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Internal party conflicts can influence legislative cohesion and future electoral strategies for the Democratic party.
Share Add NBC News to Google Nov. 2, 2026, 5:16 PM EST / Updated Nov. 2, 2026, 10:09 PM EST By Kristen Welker , Julie Tsirkin , Allan Smith , Sahil Kapur , Jonathan Allen and Henry J. Gomez House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., lashed out Monday at Rep. Haley Stevens , D-Mich., accusing her of abandoning her party in the final hours of her state’s high-voltage Senate race.
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