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  38%0.0%

  Democratic Rift Hardens

  Haley Stevens doubles down on endorsing Republican Mike Rogers, framing the break with Abdul El-Sayed as a matter of conscience and political independence. The staff walkout becomes a defining campaign story, but Stevens calculates that moderate voters and anti-El-Sayed Democrats will reward the move.

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  27%0.0%

  Damage Gets Contained

  Stevens does not retract the endorsement, but she stops escalating the dispute and avoids further public appearances with Republicans. Democratic leaders and campaign operatives treat the episode as damaging but survivable if it fades from the news cycle.

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  22%0.0%

  El-Sayed Capitalizes

  Abdul El-Sayed uses Stevens’ CNN appearance and dismissal of the staff walkout to mobilize supporters. The endorsement becomes a purity-test moment for progressive activists, unions, and Democratic clubs deciding how aggressively to oppose Rogers.

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  13%0.0%

  Endorsement Gets Reversed

  Stevens faces enough pressure from donors, former staff, and Michigan Democratic officials that she softens or reverses her endorsement. This is less likely because her CNN comments suggest emotional relief rather than regret, but sustained institutional pressure could change the calculation.

Each figure is the modeled move of the S&P 500 if it happens. For information only. Not investment advice.