In yesterday’s session, Freedom Caucus members were the only representatives of the Michigan House who refused to support a resolution condemning Rep. Schriver for spreading racist conspiracy theories LANSING — In case you missed it yesterday, members of Michigan’s House Freedom Caucus doubled down on their refusal to denounce their fellow MAGA Republican Rep. Josh […]
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Orange You Glad You’re My Valentine! And Other Valentine’s Day Cards for the Michigan Senate GOP Candidates
LANSING — It’s Valentine’s Day, and we couldn’t resist sharing some cards for the Michigan Senate Republican candidates. Whether it’s Florida, big corporations, a dangerous abortion ban, or repealing the Affordable Care Act, there’s plenty of love to go around for Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Sandy Pensler. Take a look: Orange you glad you’re […]
RELEASE: Three Questions Mike Rogers Must Answer After New Reports of His “Explosion of Immense Wealth” After Walking Through the Revolving Door
LANSING — A new report from Business Insider has raised questions about Mike Rogers abandoning Michigan, walking straight through the revolving door to make millions from cushy corporate gigs, and buying “a more than $1.5 million” mansion in Florida. Rogers is a clear example of a lawmaker who saw an “explosion of immense wealth” after […]
STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Marks First Anniversary of MSU Tragedy
LANSING — One year ago today, a shooter opened fire on Michigan State University’s campus, taking the lives of three innocent students and harming five others. In response to this first anniversary, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: “Over the past year, Michigan Democrats turned thoughts and prayers into […]
ICYMI: 9 years through the revolving door: How the GOP’s top Senate recruit in Michigan got rich after leaving Congress [Business Insider]
Mike Rogers is a “stark example of how the so-called ‘revolving door’ … can fuel the explosion of immense wealth after years in public service.” LANSING — Business Insider reported today that Mike Rogers “made good on his quest to get rich” after leaving office by spending nine years through the “‘revolving door,’ advising companies […]
ICYMI: Michigan House Speaker Takes Action Against Racist MAGA MIGOP Rep. Schriver
Speaker Tate strips Rep. Schriver of his committee assignments and staff after spreading racist conspiracy theories LANSING — In case you missed it, Democrats have taken action against MAGA MI state Rep. Josh Schriver. Today, Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate sanctioned state Rep. Josh Schriver after he spread racist conspiracy theories on his […]
Senate Showdown: Pensler Bashes “Unprincipled” “Professional Politician” Rogers, Meijer Stayed in Michigan Unlike Florida Rogers
LANSING — The “bloodbath” Michigan GOP Senate primary is getting even more chaotic. Candidates are not holding back as they whack each other in the Senate Showdown. Here’s the latest on the Michigan Republicans’ “clash:” Peter Meijer said that he didn’t move out of the state after he lost his Congressional race, which is in […]
ICYMI: Pete Buttigieg Stumps for Biden-Harris in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Three Weeks Before Primary
Yesterday, across the state, Buttigieg took part in a phonebank, met constituents and union workers, and emphasized the importance of getting out the vote for Biden ahead of the presidential primary LANSING — In case you missed it, yesterday, Pete Buttigieg visited Grand Rapids and Lansing to energize voters for the February 27th primary and […]
STATEMENT: Michigan Dem Chair Condemn MAGA Rep. Josh Schriver’s Racist Social Media Posts
LANSING — This week, Republican state Rep. Josh Schriver posted support for a blatantly disgusting and racist theory on his social media that is deeply disturbing coming from anyone, let alone an elected official. Unfortunately, Michigan Republicans at all levels have remained silent and have refused to condemn this heinous behavior. In response, Chair of […]
RELEASE – Mike Rogers Stands Against “Most Conservative Border Bill in Decades”
LANSING — Mike Rogers is prioritizing politics over border security as he stands against the “most conservative border bill in decades” – despite the bill being backed by border patrol agents and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “The bipartisan border security bill is an opportunity to come together to strengthen our border and stop the […]