Despite constant Republican opposition to the overwhelmingly supported policy, Democrats spearheaded the RHA’s passage this legislative session LANSING — In case you missed it, Governor Whitmer signed the final bill in the Reproductive Health Act package yesterday, cementing broader reproductive rights for all Michiganders on the ten-year anniversary of Governor Whitmer standing up to the […]
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STATEMENT: MDP Congratulates Osceola County Dems for Forming a Democratic Party For the First Time in Nearly a Decade
LANSING — Following the news that Democrats in Osceola County have formally established a County Party organization and elected new leadership, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: “We are incredibly excited to work with Osceola County Democrats in the coming election cycle and I am so thankful for their […]
Weekly Roundup: MIGOP Continues Self-Destruction While Gov. Whitmer Protects Michiganders’ Health Care
As Michigan Republicans try to oust Chair Kristina Karamo and one of their members is accused of decades of abuse, it becomes painfully clear the issues run deeper than we could’ve imagined LANSING — This week, Karamo’s chaos in the GOP caught up to her as her very own party members called for a vote […]
Senate Showdown: Rogers Compares Meijer, Craig, and Pensler to George Santos, Calls Them Out for Running for “All the Wrong Reasons”
LANSING — The claws are coming out in the Michigan GOP Senate Showdown. Mike Rogers didn’t hesitate to say what he really thinks about his opponents out loud (he thinks they’re incompetent and in over their heads). Sandy Pensler claimed the country was in “moral decline” because his opponents are “afraid of losing their jobs.” […]
ICYMI: GOP Rep. Bezotte Accused by Wife of Five Decades of Abuse
As wife of Republican Rep. Bob Bezotte accuses him of 5 decades of abuse, it begs the question of whether Bezotte should be allowed to serve in the Michigan Legislature LANSING — Today, the Detroit News uncovered serious allegations of physical and emotional abuse against current State Rep. Bob Bezotte (MI-50) by his wife of […]
ICYMI: The Gander Highlights Rogers, Meijer, and Pensler’s Vow to Gut Affordable Health Care for 1.3 Million Michiganders
LANSING — The Gander reported that Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Sandy Pensler have made calls to repeal the Affordable Care Act which would result in millions of Michiganders being denied care or losing health insurance. Rogers voted against the Affordable Care Act and described it as a “disastrous law.” Meijer signed a pledge to […]
ICYMI: The Michigan Independent Shines a Light on Pensler’s Dangerous Views on Abortion, Health Care, and Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Like Himself
LANSING — The Michigan Independent reported today that Sandy Pensler – who joined the chaotic Republican Senate primary field last week – is out of touch and on the wrong side of issues that matter to Michiganders. The story noted that Pensler called Roe v. Wade “terrible” and “tyrannical.” Pensler said that he has “the […]
What Republicans are Saying: Rogers Compares Opponents to George Santos, Pensler Bashes “Career Politicians” who “Don’t Take on the Tough Issues”
LANSING — It might be December, but this “doozy” of a race is only heating up as Michigan GOP Senate candidates continue to “clash” and take shots at each other. As the “caustic” and “aggressive” primary grows, candidates aren’t holding back. Mike Rogers whacked Peter Meijer, James Craig, and Sandy Pensler, saying they’re running “for […]
RELEASE – What They’re Saying: Michigan Republicans Continue to “Clash” in “Radioactive” “Senate Showdown”
LANSING — The Michigan Republicans continue to “clash” and take shots at each other in their “strikingly candid and aggressive” “Senate showdown.” This “radioactive” intra-party fight will leave Republicans with a badly damaged nominee who is out of step with working Michiganders. Here’s the latest on the Michigan Republicans’ “caustic” Senate primary: Peter Meijer slammed […]
REMINDER: Peter Meijer Voted Against Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and its $9 Billion Investment to Strengthen Michigan
LANSING — Today marks the second anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and to date, $9.4 billion of funding has been announced and headed to Michigan for more than 375 projects – all of which Peter Meijer opposed. In Congress, Meijer voted against the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill – saying no to billions of dollars for […]