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The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. “Less than 30 days into his administration, and President Biden continues to deliver on his campaign promises. …
Shirkey should resign over ties to dangerous militias
Shirkey should resign over ties to dangerous militias
LANSING — Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes today called on Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, to immediately resign over his close ties to Michigan militias, whose members plotted to kidnap and …
Michigan Democrats on Republican “Vote-a-Rama”
Michigan Democrats on Republican “Vote-a-Rama”
As Senate Republicans move to delay meaningful COVID-19 relief with procedural tactics, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes released the following statement: “More than 15,600 Michiganders have lost their lives to COVID-19, yet …
MIGOP Plays Political Games with Governor Whitmer Appointees
MIGOP Plays Political Games with Governor Whitmer Appointees
The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. “The Republican-led legislature’s continued denial of Governor Whitmer’s appointments to State Boards and Commissions is simply a …
Mike ‘Snowflake’ Shirkey Misses the Point, Again
Mike ‘Snowflake’ Shirkey Misses the Point, Again
The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. “It is not surprising that Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike ‘Snowflake’ Shirkey took the opportunity following the Governor’s …
Michigan Democratic Party Statement on Governor Whitmer’s State of the State Address
Michigan Democratic Party Statement on Governor Whitmer’s State of the State Address
The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. “Governor Whitmer just delivered an historic bold action plan that will help end the COVID-19 pandemic, grow our …
Michigan Democratic Party statement on Speaker Wentworth’s refusal to work with Governor Whitmer
Michigan Democratic Party statement on Speaker Wentworth’s refusal to work with Governor Whitmer
The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes regarding this recent news story with Speaker Wentworth. “Speaker Wentworth’s commentary on his refusal to work with Governor Whitmer is …
Michigan Democratic Party Calls for Investigation into Senator Mike ‘Militia’ Shirkey
Michigan Democratic Party Calls for Investigation into Senator Mike ‘Militia’ Shirkey
The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. “It has become increasingly clear that there needs to be a full investigation into Senator Mike …
Michigan Democratic Party Statement on President-elect Joe Biden’s picks to lead the DNC
Michigan Democratic Party Statement on President-elect Joe Biden’s picks to lead the DNC
The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. “With the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden just days away, our long national nightmare is almost over. That …
Michigan Democratic Congressional Delegation Votes to Impeach the President
Michigan Democratic Congressional Delegation Votes to Impeach the President
The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. “On this historic day in America, we applaud the Michigan Democratic Congressional delegation for voting in favor …
Michigan Democratic Party Calls on GOP Members to Resign
Michigan Democratic Party Calls on GOP Members to Resign
Just hours after the attempted insurrection at our U.S. Capitol last week, three members of Michigan’s Congressional Delegation voted to support challenges to the Electoral College votes in two states …
Michigan Democratic Party Statement on the Banning of Open-Carry in the State Capitol
Michigan Democratic Party Statement on the Banning of Open-Carry in the State Capitol
The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. “After months of delay the Michigan State Capitol Commission finally put their authority to use and voted …
