A Slotkin-Barrett race in ’22? It’s shaping up — as a doozy
It looks like D.C. Republicans and state Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, have found the perfect match in each other.
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Whitmer Stresses ‘Putting Michigan First’ After Dems Lose Virginia
A week after Democrats took a bath in Virginia and nearly lost the governorship in reliably blue New Jersey, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put all of her public emphasis on her home state.
Lansing not ready for ‘The Crew’
Voters were clearly satisfied with that. Faced with a choice between vanilla, light-splash family man and a Type A wild child who moonlights as a foul-mouthed comedian, the former wins with those 60 and over.
Whitmer money prowess grows while GOP treads water
The Republican Governors Association’s political arm is running a five-digit internet ad this week that ties the lead in Benton Harbor’s water supply firmly around Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s finger.
With new Lansing district likely, Rep. Slotkin would run in it
It’s looking more and more likely the Lansing area will anchor a new Mid-Michigan congressional district and U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin would run in it, even though her current residence isn’t in it.
Marijuana lobbyist becomes focal point of first caregiver legislation hearing
Pro-marijuana caregivers burned away a chunk of credibility this week when they turned a legislative committee discussion on bills forcing them to become a registered business into a snide attack on an opposing lobbyist.
Good candidates are another casualty of the political wars
Maybe I’m wrong, but it doesn’t feel like election season.
Tis the season: Mayor Schor seeks a big menorah on the Capitol lawn
Don’t look now, but it’s only about 100 days until Christmas, and you know what that means around the state Capitol grounds: the Christmas tree and the displaying of other Holiday symbols.
Dunbar takes on ‘unchecked harassment’ at the Lansing Fire Dept.
The story of former Shawn Deprez — how alleged harassment pushed her to take an early retirement from the Lansing Fire Department in 2019 — has mayoral candidate Kathie Dunbar’s blood boiling.
Next stop: Citizens initiative to force ‘forensic audit’
Republican leaders would love to turn the heads of grassroots activists.