LANSING — Today, James Craig attempted to extend his already months-long avoidance of tough questions with the announcement of an “exploratory” committee — a distinction his team of Lansing insiders made up and doesn’t exist under Michigan campaign finance law — that he plans to hide behind until Labor Day (9/6/21). With the launch of […]
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MDP Statement on James Craig’s Campaign Announcement
LANSING — Today, the Michigan Democratic Party is responding to James Craig’s “exploratory” gubernatorial campaign announcement by reminding Michigan voters that he is nothing but a serial question-dodger who thinks he’ll be able to navigate this crowded Republican primary by continuing to hide where he stands on the issues — just like a textbook politician. […]
DNC Announces New Coalitions Department, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Other Hires
Today, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and Executive Director Sam Cornale announced the creation of the Coalitions and Community Engagement Department, the creation of the Counsel and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position and new hires to both the Coalitions and Mobilization Departments. Brencia Berry will lead the newly created department as Director of Coalitions […]
SIX MONTHS IN: President Biden Delivers Historic Recovery, Despite Trump’s Ridiculous Predictions
Six months ago today, President Biden was sworn into office and inherited an economy in turmoil, a disastrously mismanaged pandemic, and lethargic employment numbers. Despite Donald Trump and Republicans’ desperate predictions during the 2020 campaign, President Biden and Democrats have laid the groundwork for an economic boom, delivered funding to reopen small businesses, added millions […]
ICYMI: Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board: We’re begging you, Gov. DeSantis, stop messing in Texas and save Florida from COVID
**ICYMI** Key Point: “At the moment, it’s as if DeSantis has washed his hands of the matter and moved on to elections, borders, critical race theory, mocking Fauci or whatever else will get him a headline. And every few days, nearly as many people are dying from COVID as died in the recent collapse of a […]
ICYMI: Trump and His Election Lies Remain ‘Purity Test’ for Michigan Republicans
“Roe is the latest member of the GOP in Michigan to learn there is a price to be paid for telling the truth.” – Detroit Free Press LANSING — Since the 2020 general election concluded, Republicans across Michigan have completely surrendered themselves to a deep-seated refusal to acknowledge the basic fact that the results are […]
In Kent County, James Craig Delivered Yet Another Empty Dress Rehearsal Speech, and Once Again Dodged Tough Questions From Local Reporters
LANSING — Last night in Kent County, still-yet-to-file candidate and prolific question-dodger James Craig completed the second installment of his “off-Broadway” dress rehearsal tour to iron out his applause lines and figure out which empty platitudes earned the most praise. So canned and identical was yesterday’s speech to Craig’s “Under the Oaks” address delivered earlier […]
NEW: Former MIGOP Executive Director Jeff Timmer Accuses James Craig of Violating Campaign Finance Laws
LANSING — Since James Craig announced his retirement on May 10th, he’s been operating an all-but-officially-declared campaign for governor, masquerading as a candidate while hiding behind his unofficial status to dodge tough questions about where he stands on the issues for months. Now, new reporting from Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News indicates that […]
Contest Every Race, Iowa Democratic Party, and NDTC Training on “Do You Want to Run for Office?” 07/27/2021
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NDTC & Alaska Democratic Party Training on “Do You Want to Run for Office?” 10/22/2021
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