This morning, we saw what happens when a political party is so desperate for power that it sells its soul to far-right extremists. Instead of holding Kevin McCarthy accountable for being a liar and a fraud, House Republicans actually rewarded him with a standing ovation, and promised to elevate him if Republicans take control. The […]
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ICYMI — WKZO: Michigan Dems Holds Rally in Kalamazoo to Protest GOP Plan to Sunset Medicare and Social Security
This week, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s fourth congressional district Joseph Alfonso, Kalamazoo County Democratic Party Chair Mariah Phelps, and advocate Javier Juarez, a constituent of Congressman Bill Huizenga, rallied against the GOP plan to sunset Medicare and Social Security and call out Republicans like Huizenga for being silent on their support. In Michigan, 2.3 million […]
GOP Plan to Sunset Medicare and Social Security Would Hurt Michiganders with Disabilities
This November, Republicans are running on a plan that would sunset every single federal law, which would mean an end to Social Security benefits that over 400,000 Michiganders with disabilities rely on and Medicare that folks with disabilities use to access affordable, quality health care. For years, Michiganders, including those with disabilities, have paid into […]
Out-of-Touch Millionaire Kevin Rinke is Already Dodging Basic Questions About His Blatantly Half-Cocked Agenda to Cut Funding for Critical Services
Rinke’s plan to strip billions from public schools and roads described as a “piss-poor public policy proposal” by Michigan economist Mitch Bean Yesterday, out-of-touch millionaire Kevin Rinke unveiled his disastrous agenda to make crude cuts to the state budget and the critical services it funds. The used Toyota salesman has since passed on several opportunities […]
Fraudulent Republicans Craig, Dixon, and Johnson Think They Can Get Away With Pointing Fingers in Signature Forgery Scheme That Implicates All Three of Them
Yesterday, the news broke in multiple outlets that challenges were filed against the nominating petitions submitted by Republican gubernatorial candidates James Craig, Tudor Dixon, and Perry Johnson. Should they stand, all three could be excluded from the August primary ballot. The revelations have kicked off a swarm of attacks being lobbed among the three campaigns […]
GOP’s Plan Could Raise Michigan Seniors’ Medical Bills. Is This What Michigan Republicans Are Running On?
If Republicans get their way and take power this November, the results could be disastrous for the over one million Michigan seniors who rely on Medicare. Under the Republican plan, all federal legislation – including Medicare – would sunset after five years. This means that Michigan seniors and folks with disabilities could potentially be on […]
Press Roundup: James Craig, Tudor Dixon, and Perry Johnson Face Multiple Allegations of Fraudulent Behavior, Forged Signatures, and the Exploitation of Deceased Voters
“I have never seen such evidence of forgery and fraud in a petition drive in nearly 40 years of practicing election law in Michigan.” – leading Michigan election law attorney Mark Brewer This morning, Michigan outlets detailed multiple challenges filed against the nominating petitions submitted by Republican gubernatorial candidates James Craig, Tudor Dixon, and Perry […]
Kevin Rinke Proposes Dangerous Plan That Would Spur “Dramatic” Funding Cuts for Roads, Law Enforcement, and Public Education
Out-of-touch millionaire Kevin Rinke is out today with a new component of his wrong-for-Michigan agenda – this time proposing a plan that would slash funding for critical services like road repair, local police departments, and public schools. And in a move that both underlined the used Toyota salesman’s radical leadership and showed he doesn’t care […]
BREAKING: Petition Challenges Filed Against James Craig, Tudor Dixon, and Perry Johnson; Candidates May Not Qualify for August Ballot
This morning, the news broke in multiple outlets that challenges were filed challenges against the nominating petitions submitted by Republican gubernatorial candidates James Craig, Tudor Dixon, and Perry Johnson. Should Michigan’s Bureau of Elections and Board of Canvassers agree with the findings of leading Michigan election law attorneys Mark Brewer and Steven Liedel, all three […]
Endorsement Reversal, Open Admissions of Fundraising Troubles, and Major Missed Deadlines: Craig Campaign Continues to Implode 
MIGOP insider favorite and chief “neophyte” James Craig continues to run a chaotic, irresponsible campaign that just can’t seem to get its bearings with nine other opponents and just over three months to go until the August gubernatorial primary. The past fews days alone have been marked with a stripped endorsement, ballot petition signature petition […]