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STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Barnes Slams Trump’s Stunt Visit in Grand Rapids

LANSING — Today, Trump is once again visiting Michigan and is expected to spread fear and chaos based on lie after lie about immigrants and the border. Before he can try and erase his record of working to kill bipartisan border security legislation and promoting violence, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released […]

Trump Visit Shines Spotlight on “Division” in “Fractured” GOP Senate Primary, Mike Rogers’ Refusal to Support Bipartisan Border Deal

LANSING — Donald Trump is in Michigan today, and his visit shines a spotlight on the “division” in the “fractured” GOP Senate primary and on Mike Rogers’ decision to play partisan games at the expense of America’s safety and security. Even with Trump’s endorsement of him, Rogers has faced “immediate condemnation” from Republicans. 25 of the […]

Donald Trump Opens 31 Offices in Michigan 🤡

LANSING — Today, Donald Trump’s campaign announced the opening of 31 offices across Michigan by early April, in contrast to the Michigan Democratic Party and the Biden-Harris campaign opening only 30 offices by mid-April.  APRIL FOOLS. Trump is “broke as heck.” Michigan Democrats are the only ones with real campaign infrastructure.  “I wish Donald Trump […]

Michigan Dems Chair Applauds Gov Signing Surrogacy Legislation and Slams MIGOP Extremism

LANSING — Today, Governor Whitmer signed the Michigan Family Protection Act into law. This surrogacy and IVF protection package will help make Michigan a nationwide model for defending personal freedom in the face of ongoing national attacks from Republicans and their MAGA allies. “With her signature, Governor Whitmer is cementing surrogacy and IVF protections in […]

ICYMI: Michigan Dems Condemn Dangerous Comments From Rep. Walberg on Gaza 

MIGOP Congressmember makes horrific comments on conflict in Gaza LANSING — In case you missed it, this weekend, US Congressman Tim Walberg started a firestorm after he was caught on video implying the US should drop nuclear bombs in Gaza to “get it over quick.” Walberg’s callous remarks demonstrate the horrific disregard for human life […]

Rogers, Meijer, Pensler, and Amash Try to Fool Voters, But Michiganders Know the GOP Senate Candidates All Support Dangerous Abortion Bans

LANSING — It might be April Fools’ Day, but Michiganders won’t be fooled by Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash’s extensive anti-abortion records. The GOP Senate candidates have already tried to hide their support for banning abortion – but their records are clear. Here’s the Michigan Republican Senate candidates’s records on banning […]

ICYMI: Conservative Detroit News Editorial on Senate Race: “Republicans Stand to Lose” 

“But in the primary race the fractured Republican Party is on full display… [and] the division is not likely to soon close.” LANSING — Detroit News’ conservative assistant editorial editor Kaitlyn Buss has raised a red flag about the “fractured” Republican Senate primary that is full of “division,” writing that “Republicans stand to lose” the race […]

Weekly Roundup: While Michigan Dems Continue to Ramp Up for November Election, MIGOP’s Racism Runs Rampant

With the fate of mifepristone at stake and Rep. Maddock spreading racist lies, Michigan Dems and the Biden campaign open offices across the state to combat Republican extremism LANSING — This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case seeking to ban the abortion pill, FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine. These arguments […]

ICYMI: MI GOP Electeds Call NCAA Team “Illegal Invaders,” A New Low for Trump’s Party of Extremism and Chaos

LANSING — In case you missed it, this week Trump’s GOP in Michigan are once again making national headlines spouting racist and xenophobic rhetoric instead of delivering for Michiganders – MAGA State Rep. Matt Maddock, in a blatantly racist tweet, sounded the false and incendiary alarm on “illegal invaders” arriving at the Detroit airport…invaders who […]

Michigan Dems Chair Slams Trump Ahead of Visit to Grand Rapids

LANSING — Ahead of Donald Trump’s planned visit to Grand Rapids on Tuesday, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement:  “Donald Trump has lied to Michiganders’ faces on every visit, and this time will be no different. He not only promised a ‘bloodbath’ if he loses the election – if he wins, he […]