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Michigan Democratic Party Statement on Today’s Court of Appeals Decision

The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes regarding the Michigan Court of Appeals ruling on accepting and counting absentee ballots 14 days post election. “We are disappointed in the Michigan Court of Appeals decision to not allow ballots to be counted up to 14 days post election. Voters […]

ATLAS: Trump’s Policies Are ‘Completely Aligned’ With Theory That Could Lead To Millions More Deaths

Scott Atlas, who Trump made his top coronavirus advisor despite having no experience in infectious diseases, said he supports the Great Barrington Declaration and that it’s “completely aligned” with Trump’s policy. That declaration supports herd immunity, which could lead to millions more deaths.  Dr. Fauci also just called this theory “nonsense” and “dangerous.” But of […]

ICYMI: Michigan Democrats Hold Trump and Pence Accountable for Failed COVID-19 Response

Yesterday, Michigan Democrats blasted Donald Trump and Mike Pence for their failed COVID-19 response, the economic damage it forced on the state, and their continued refusal to seriously address the deadly pandemic as cases again begin to rise. The day began with a press conference outside Mike Pence’s Grand Rapids rally: WXMI: WLNS: MLive: State […]

Michigan Democratic Party Statement on Lara Trump and Katrina Pierson Events

The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of spokesman Christian Slater on today’s Lara Trump and Katrina Pierson events: “Today, the Trump campaign is continuing the spread of lies and misinformation across our state in a last ditch, desperate attempt to distract Michiganders from Donald Trump’s failed presidency. Michigan voters won’t fall […]

Barrett Refuses To Respond To Questions About Securing The Integrity Of Our Elections

Throughout the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings this week, Amy Coney Barrett repeatedly refused to respond to questions about securing the integrity of our elections as her record brings her impartiality into question and Republicans race to push through her confirmation in case voting litigation comes before the court. Barrett repeatedly refused to answer questions about […]

Barrett Repeatedly Refuses To Rule Out Trump Pardoning Himself

Throughout the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week, Amy Coney Barrett has repeatedly refused to rule out the possibility that Trump can pardon himself as president, which legal experts broadly agree would be an abuse of power. Trump has repeatedly claimed that he has unlimited power to pardon himself. TRUMP: “The U.S. president has the […]

Captain Scott Kelly Launches New Digital Ad Campaign Encouraging Arizonans to Make a Plan to Vote Early

Today, the DNC is launching a new digital ad campaign featuring retired astronaut Captain Scott Kelly encouraging Arizonans to make a plan to vote early this year. In a 30-second direct-to-camera video, Kelly educates Arizona voters on their multiple convenient and easy options to vote early this year, including voting early in person as well […]

Barrett Is A Threat To America’s Seniors

Senator Feinstein’s questioning today made clear that Amy Coney Barrett would be a threat to America’s seniors if she is confirmed to the Supreme Court. Barrett refused to say Medicare is constitutional, she’s ruled against age discrimination, and has strongly suggested she would overturn the Affordable Care Act. Barrett refused to say that Medicare is […]

Michigan Democrats Blast Trump and Pence’s Failed COVID-19 Response and Economic Damage

Today, the Michigan Democratic Party held a press conference outside Mike Pence’s Grand Rapids rally. At the press conference, State Representative Rachel Hood, small business owner Tami Vandenberg, and Kent County Democratic Party Precinct Organizing Chair Kim Gates blasted Donald Trump and Mike Pence for the economic crisis caused by their failed COVID-19 response and […]

NEW DNC AD IN MICHIGAN: “Tested Positive”

The DNC War Room released a new television ad today, “Tested Positive,” that highlights how, even after contracting the coronavirus, Trump continues to put lives at risk by ignoring experts and lying to Michiganders about the threat of the virus. “Time and again, Donald Trump has knowingly put Michiganders at risk,” said DNC Chair Tom […]