This week, out-of-touch gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke joined the Republican primary with a self-funded TV ad buy which placed him firmly in line with the rest of the extremists in this crowded field. This buy brings the total amount of money spent on negative attack ads against Governor Whitmer to nearly $2 million since the […]
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Gongwer’s Zach Gorchow Calls Out Brazen MIGOP Hypocrisy on COVID-19
“I’ve been covering state government and politics for about 20 years, I can’t ever remember a more disingenuous statement…” LANSING — On the most recent episode of Off the Record, Gongwer reporter Zach Gorchow gave a clear-eyed analysis of the exact brand of brazen hypocrisy and kneejerk obstruction the MIGOP has approached COVID-19 with since […]
Wrong-for-Michigan Candidate Kevin Rinke Complicates Messy Primary for MIGOP by Trying to Buy Election
LANSING — Republicans were already facing a crowded and messy primary in the gubernatorial race, and Kevin Rinke’s announcement this morning only creates more problems for them. Political insiders and the MIGOP have tried and failed to coronate James Craig, and now Rinke promises to dump at least $10 million into the election adding more […]
James Craig Attacks Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Willfully Ignores What Governor Whitmer Has Already Achieved to Fix the Damn Roads
LANSING — After months of complete silence on the issue of infrastructure, James Craig has opted to attack the historic and bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that recently became law. While he has refused to speak to Michigan voters or reporters about infrastructure, in a weekend fundraising email, Craig’s campaign referred to the historic […]
Weekly Roundup: Continued Infrastructure Silence and Craig Takes More Incoming From Soldano (Who Is Basically an Ambassador for COVID-19 at This Point)
Before Kevin Rinke gears up to buy this election, here’s what happened this week with Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial candidates: Entire GOP Field Still Refuses to Answer Questions on Whether They Support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Today marks two weeks since the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed Congress – a humongous win that will […]
It’s Been Two Weeks Since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Passed Congress. Do the 12 Republican Candidates Running for Governor Support It?
LANSING — Two weeks ago, Congress passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – a monumental law that will help fix Michigan’s infrastructure with critical investments into replacing and repairing roads and bridges, replacing lead water pipes, expanding public transportation, and providing high-speed internet coverage to every corner of the state. However, the 12 […]
Michigan Democrats Celebrates House Passage of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act
Today, the United States House of Representatives passed President Biden’s Build Back Better Act, a bill that will cut costs for families, create jobs, and keep the economic recovery going. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes released the following statement: “President Biden and Democrats have once again delivered for the middle class. No […]
ICYMI: In Michigan, President Biden Champions Infrastructure Plan As “Blue Collar Blueprint to Rebuild America”
Today, on his fifth visit to the Great Lakes state since he took office, President Biden traveled to Detroit to highlight the historic investments that will be made in Michigan thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. At Factory ZERO, the new assembly plant where GM will make their transition to electric vehicle manufacturing, President Biden […]
Michigan Republicans Continue Year-Long Sidelining of Common Sense Solutions to Combat COVID-19 in Favor of Hyperpartisan Obstruction and Hypocrisy
LANSING — Governor Whitmer has taken life-saving action, fought to stop the spread of COVID-19, and her Vacc to Normal program that not only achieved but surpassed its goal of getting 70% of Michiganders vaccinated. Rather than join this major effort, Republicans at all levels continued to reject science and push anti-vaccine conspiracy theories rather […]
Michigan Democratic Party Statement on President Biden’s Visit to Detroit Today
Today, as President Joe Biden makes his fifth visit to Michigan since taking office, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes released the following statement: “Since President Biden’s last visit in October, he’s delivered yet again for Michiganders — this time securing investments that will help rebuild our roads, expand access to high-speed internet, and ensure […]