In a surprising turn of events, a Michigan Democrat vying for a Senate seat has been accused of fabricating an endorsement from a local official.
Democratic Representative Haley Stevens publicly expressed gratitude to Berrien County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford for his purported endorsement, praising his work as "inspiring." However, Pitchford swiftly refuted the claim, asserting that he had never communicated with Stevens or her campaign.
Stevens had posted, "I am truly honored to be endorsed by Commissioner Pitchford. Your work in Berrien County is inspiring. Thank you, Commissioner," on social media platform X, but the post has since been removed.
Pitchford responded by reposting Stevens' comments and clarifying his position. "I literally never endorsed her or heard a word from her team. I promise you, I have not talked to anyone, emailed anyone about endorsements, or even hinted that I would be open to endorsing her," he stated.
According to the Daily Caller, Stevens announced her candidacy in April for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, entering a primary contest against two progressive opponents. Her campaign emphasizes reducing costs for Michigan families, bolstering the state's manufacturing and auto sectors, and opposing what she terms the "Trump-Musk chaos agenda."
The Democratic primary field includes State Senator Mallory McMorrow and former gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed. A July poll by the National Republican Senatorial Committee revealed that over 40% of Democratic voters remain undecided, with Stevens leading at 24%, El-Sayed at 22%, and McMorrow at 11%.
As the race intensifies, Stevens' office has yet to address the Daily Caller News Foundation's inquiry regarding the endorsement controversy. This incident raises questions about the integrity of campaign practices and the authenticity of political endorsements in the current political climate.
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