Multiple Stevens aides quit after she endorses MI GOP Senate candidate

Democrat Haley Stevens has broken with her party to endorse GOP nominee Mike Rogers following days of public tensions with her former primary rival, Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens appeared with Rogers at a Detroit church today on what was supposed to be a day of unity for Michigan Democrats.

Stevens’ chief of staff and communications director have quit following her endorsement of Rogers in Michigan’s critical Senate race, two sources told CNN.

CNN's Fredricka Whitfield discusses Stevens' surprise move with CNN senior political analyst Nia-Malika Henderson, CNN correspondent Brian Todd and CNN chief Congressional correspondent Manu Raju.

0:00 Democrat Haley Stevens endorses MI Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers
8:42 Political analyst breaks down Stevens' "bonkers" endorsement
11:49 What motivated Stevens' surprising move?
13:45 CNN's Brian Todd reacts after questioning Stevens during press conference
19:10 CNN chief Congressional correspondent calls the endorsement "an absolute stunner"

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