While Dems enact legislation on health care, voting rights, and education, the Michigan GOP continues to fall into chaos
LANSING — This week’s legislative successes highlighted the Democratic focus on building a better Michigan, while the Republicans were in a whirlwind of their own mayhem. After last week’s (literal) infighting, this week saw recall attempts (even against their own members), criminal charges, and an empty war chest. So let’s breakdown what happened this week through the news:
Republicans were charged with felonies for their 2020 Fake Elector Scheme:
- Michigan Advance: 16 Michigan Republicans Charged with Felonies in 2020 Fake Elector Scheme
“These Republicans attempted to undermine the very foundations of our democracy, and their actions are a stain on the proud history of our state and the rule of law.” – Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party Chair
- WWMT: Nessel Charges 16 Residents for Alleged False Elector Scheme in 2020 Election
“These Republicans attempted to undermine the very foundations of our democracy, and their actions are a stain on the proud history of our state and the rule of law.” – Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party Chair
Meanwhile, they got nowhere an their toothless recall attempts:
- CBS Detroit: Six Michigan state representatives face recall petitions
“This unfounded effort to recall our representatives has no teeth. These representatives are fighting for their communities and representing the needs of their constituents. This is another attempt by extremists to distract from their radical agenda as they continue to vote against legislation that grows the middle class. Make no mistake, we will fight these recalls at every turn.”- Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party Chair
No wonder Michigan Republicans are struggling financially:
Dems, on the other hand had a whirlwind of delivering for Michiganders, whether it was Voting Rights Expansion:
- WDET: Detroit Evening Report: Gov Whitmer Signs Package of Bills Expanding Voter Rights in Michigan
- Fox 17: Governor Whitmer signs bill package expanding Michiganders’ voting rights
“Michiganders made it clear last November that they want free and fair elections, and now, Democrats are keeping our promises and ensuring that every voice is heard.
“This legislation will allow us to preserve the foundations of our democracy and build a government that fights for all Michiganders. We are so proud to be leading the charge on making our elections more accessible, instead of falling victim to the conspiracy theories and chaos that the GOP continues to embrace.”- Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party Chair
Signing a landmark education budget:
- Detroit Free Press: Gov. Whitmer Signs $24.3 Billion Michigan Education Budget
Or building on the Healthy Michigan Plan to lower costs and increase health care access:
- Michigan Advance: Whitmer Signs Legislation to Protect Healthy Michigan Plan, Preserve Access to Vaccine
- Crain’s Detroit: How Michigan’s Medicaid Expansion Program Changes Under New Law
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