Michigan Dem leaders are showing their support for Biden before Feb. 27 presidential primary LANSING — With just a week until Michigan’s presidential primary, Democrats are out in full force stumping for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Democrats at every level are working to highlight the importance of reelecting Joe Biden to […]
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REMINDER: Donald Trump is Complicating the Michigan GOP Senate Primary as Candidates Attack Each Other
LANSING — Donald Trump arrives in Michigan tomorrow, where he has complicated the already “unruly” and “aggressive” GOP Senate primary. Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Sandy Pensler are “bashing one another” as they cave to pressure, “flip their tone,” and try to cozy up to Trump after facing criticism in this “doozy” of a primary. […]
Weekly Roundup: Dems Reject Hate, Slam Trump as Michigan Visit Approaches
Michigan Dems made it clear hate has no place in Michigan LANSING — This week, Republicans broke their own record for how low they can go as they stayed largely silent in the face of their fellow MIGOP member, Rep. Josh Schriver, spreading racist conspiracy theories. While Democrats took immediate action to denounce those beliefs, […]
RELEASE – Senate Showdown: Another Day, Another Million Dollars as Mike Rogers Walks Through the Revolving Door for Cushy Corporate Gigs
LANSING — The Michigan GOP Senate Showdown is quite the “doozy,” and this week was no exception. Mike Rogers’ cozy relationship with big corporations was exposed. James Craig called it quits and left some parting words bashing the Republicans for not “let[ting] the voters decide” who wins the primary and being rich, “self-funded candidate[s].” But […]
ICYMI: NBC News Highlights Mike Rogers Abandoning Michigan and Spending Nearly a Decade in Florida
LANSING — NBC News reported today that Mike Rogers abandoned Michigan and moved to Florida where he owns a mansion “valued at nearly $1.7 million.” Rogers claimed a “$50,000 homestead exemption” on the Cape Coral mansion in 2022, indicating it’s his primary residence. Rogers quit Michigan nearly a decade ago, and he only moved back […]
ICYMI: Freedom Caucus Double Down on Refusing to Condemn Racist Rep. Josh Schriver, Basic Forms of Hate
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 […]
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 […]