DNC Chair Jaime Harrison issued the following statement on the start of Older Americans Month: This Older Americans Month, Republicans are renewing their shameful attacks on the Medicare and Social Security benefits that millions of seniors rely on. For more than half a century, Americans have been paying into these systems with the promise that […]
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ICYMI: NYT Spotlights Even More Disarray in MI GOP as Longtime Donors & Members Jump Ship
LANSING — In case you missed it, the New York Times exposed late last week how a post-convention Michigan GOP is spiraling out of control. With a headline that speaks for itself – Revolt Brews in Michigan G.O.P. After Elevation of Trump Allies – the story details how high profile donors and longtime GOP members are […]
MDP: Far-right Michigan House candidate who used bizarre rape analogy is unfit for office
Republican House speaker still silent on committee assignments if bizarre conspiracy theorist Robert Regan wins Tuesday’s special election LANSING – Republican Robert Regan’s troubled candidacy, which has been marked by offensive comments and lies about the 2020 election, shows he is unfit to fill the Michigan House 74th District seat. Voters go to the polls for […]
IN THE STATES: GOP Faces Backlash for Targeting Seniors’ Benefits
In the states this week, Republicans have had to defend their party’s plan that calls for sunsetting all federal legislation, including Medicare and Social Security, after five years – putting millions of seniors’ right to their hard-earned benefits at risk. Unsurprisingly, Americans are making their opposition to the plan known. Here’s a look at some […]
REMINDER: Mike Pompeo Led Donald Trump’s Disastrous Foreign Policy
As Mike Pompeo heads to Columbus, Ohio, we wanted to make sure Ohioans don’t forget Pompeo used his position as secretary of state to defend China even as they failed to live up to Donald Trump’s trade deal, enabled Trump as he cozied up to Putin, and then as Putin prepared to invade Ukraine, Pompeo […]
Donald Trump’s Stranglehold on The Republican Party Isn’t Going Away
Make no mistake: Donald Trump and his MAGA policies aren’t fading away. The Republican Party’s actions speak much louder than their half-hearted attempts to distance themselves from Trump’s policies. The defeated former president has a chokehold on the GOP and it’s not loosening anytime soon. Kevin McCarthy debased himself to appease Trump even after he […]
What You Won’t Hear From Ron DeSantis’s Fox News Town Hall Tonight
At this point, we know what to expect from Ron DeSantis’s town hall so we wanted to make sure folks know what he won’t mention: Ron DeSantis is prioritizing culture wars and risking higher taxes for his constituents instead of delivering results. Associated Press: “‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis” Washington […]
GOP Tax Plan Would Hurt Small Businesses Booming Under Biden’s Leadership
According to a new report released this morning, small businesses are experiencing a historic boom under President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democrats’ leadership. The report also clearly shows the toxic impact the Senate Republicans’ economic plan could have on small businesses: raising taxes on nearly HALF of all small business owners. Rick Scott and Senate Republicans’ […]
FACT CHECK: In New TV Ad, Kevin Rinke Pushes “Road to Ruin” That Would Decimate Funding for Law Enforcement, Infrastructure, and Public Schools
Out-of-touch millionaire Kevin Rinke has released yet another ad to cover up the fact that he can’t answer basic questions surrounding his disastrous agenda to make crude cuts to the state budget and the critical services it funds. Rinke has spent more than $1.5 million running misleading ads and leveling false attacks on Whitmer’s leadership […]
Weekly Roundup: Election Fraud, the Continued James Craig Implosion, and Where Exactly is MIGOP Going
After a two-week hiatus to focus on the trainwreck in slow motion formerly known as the MIGOP and their chaotic convention, we’re back to talk about what’s going on at the equally messy top of the ticket. Here’s what went down this week. What’s a Circus Without a Tightrope? Republicans James Craig, Tudor Dixon, and […]