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Jul 06, 2022

Statement From MDP Chair Lavora Barnes on This Evening’s GOP Primary Debate in Grand Rapids

Following the radical and chaotic Republican gubernatorial field’s fifth primary debate of the 2022 cycle, MDP Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement: “Between bouts...

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Jul 06, 2022

Gubernatorial Republicans Have Made Clear They Will Undermine Working Families, the Auto Industry, and Michigan’s Economy

Tonight’s debate stage serves as yet another reminder that gubernatorial Republicans stand against efforts to boost Michigan’s economy and support working families.  As Governor Whitmer...

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Jul 06, 2022

FACT CHECK: Whitmer Leads Unprecedented Education Improvements for Students While  Republican Candidates Plot to Gut Public Schools

The education plans laid out by every Republican gubernatorial candidate would devastate Michigan teachers, parents, and especially students.  Tudor Dixon, Garrett Soldano, and Kevin Rinke...

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Jul 06, 2022

While Governor Whitmer Accelerates Fixing the Damn Roads, Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Continue to Stand Against Improving Infrastructure

Tonight on the debate stage, gubernatorial candidates once again showed they will reverse the progress Whitmer has made to bolster Michigan’s infrastructure: Kevin Rinke has...

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Jul 06, 2022

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Have Abysmal Records on Fighting Gun Violence, Shown That They Won’t Act to Prevent Tragedies

Tonight in Grand Rapids, all gubernatorial Republicans on the debate stage made it clear to Michigan students, parents, and educators that there is no instance...

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Jul 06, 2022

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Have Abysmal Records on Fighting Gun Violence, Shown That They Won’t Act to Prevent Tragedies

Tonight in Grand Rapids, all gubernatorial Republicans on the debate stage made it clear to Michigan students, parents, and educators that there is no instance...

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Jul 06, 2022

FACT CHECK: Governor Whitmer Kept Michiganders Safe, Accurately Reported Data

Republican gubernatorial candidates are pushing baseless attacks against Governor Whitmer for political gain.  Report after report, including from AARP and the University of Michigan, show...

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Jul 06, 2022

REMINDER: Entire Republican Gubernatorial Slate Lined Up Behind Insurrectionist Ryan Kelley After FBI Raid and Arrest

Last month, Ryan Kelley was arrested by the FBI during a raid on his home for multiple criminal charges stemming from his participation in the...

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Jul 06, 2022

MORE OF THE SAME: GOP Gov Candidates Continue to Push Absurd and Baseless Conspiracy Theories While Own Party is Rife With Fraud, Forgery, and Crime

Tonight in Grand Rapids, the debate stage is much lighter – but not any less extreme – than it was previously. That’s because the Court...

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Jul 06, 2022

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Back Plan to Dismantle Funding for Public Education, Law Enforcement, and Infrastructure

Many of the gubernatorial Republicans on stage tonight in Grand Rapids have thrown their support behind an “unsustainable” and “short-sighted” tax plan spearheaded by Republican...

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