24 DAILY NEWS – Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democrat from Michigan, recently shared a moment with her mother, Maria Marcotte, as they captured a selfie at Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s international terminal. “Lisbon, here we come!” Marcotte, a retired advertising executive, posted on Instagram the day before their trip, which was disclosed in a congressional ethics form.
After boarding a business class flight, the duo checked into The Ivens, a luxury hotel, where they attended a conference hosted by the Center Forward think tank. This organization is known for its pro-corporate stance and has received funding from major pharmaceutical firms and oil companies. The trip, costing $27,779.86, was financed entirely by Center Forward, a minor expense compared to the group’s later support of Stevens’ Senate campaign.
### Campaign Funding and Advertising
As Stevens competes in a contentious three-way race for a U.S. Senate seat, Center Forward and its super PAC have poured approximately $2.4 million
