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Gov. Whitmer Secures “Major Police Endorsement despite Dixon’s tough-on-crime rhetoric”

Ahead of the first debate today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continued to build her broad coalition of support across the state, with the endorsement of the largest independent police organization in Michigan representing thousands of law enforcement officers, the Michigan Association of Police Organizations (MAPO). The endorsement comes as Gov. Whitmer launches ‘Public Safety Officials For…

New Put Michigan First TV Ads Keep Calling Out Tudor Dixon’s Radical Stance on Banning Abortion and Plan to Put Betsy DeVos First

Today, Put Michigan First is launching two new tv ads — “Example” and “Respect” — to keep holding Tudor Dixon accountable for her extreme plan to ban abortion without exceptions for rape, incest, or health of the mother, along with her plan to give millions in tax breaks to billionaires like her biggest funder Betsy…

“Bipartisan Praise”: Whitmer Leads Bipartisan Effort to Lower Michigan’s Insulin Costs

This week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive seeking to lower insulin costs. The directive, which has gained bipartisan support, would allow the state of Michigan to develop its own manufacturing capabilities and lower costs for the life-saving medicine. The Michigan Advance noted that Gov. Whitmer received “bipartisan praise,” while Republican state Sen. Curt…

Put Michigan First Launches Latest Ads Focusing on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Education Record in Months-Long Program Engaging Black Michiganders

Today, Put Michigan First is launching the latest digital ads as part of a months-long program communicating with Black Michiganders about kitchen table issues and the impact Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist’s leadership has had on families. This second wave of digital ads uplifts the voices of Michiganders sharing the ways that…

New Put Michigan First Ad Exposes How Tudor Dixon’s Plan Puts Betsy DeVos and the Wealthy Before Michigan Families

Today, Put Michigan First is launching a new tv ad — “Power” — highlighting how Tudor Dixon’s plan would give massive tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy, like her biggest funder, billionaire Betsy DeVos, while working Michiganders get stuck with the bill. This is Put Michigan First’s second TV ad holding Dixon accountable for putting the…

While Dixon Faces Heat For Extremism, Gov. Whitmer Adds Manufacturers and Independents to Her Broad Coalition

While Tudor Dixon is facing intense backlash for her dangerous and extreme comments about kidnapping, as highlighted in a new video from the DGA over the weekend, Gov. Whitmer continues to build strong support from Michiganders across party lines. On Friday, the Michigan Manufacturers Association announced they’re endorsing Gov. Whitmer for reelection. The traditionally conservative-leaning…

DGA Statement on Tudor Dixon’s Dangerous Comments About Kidnapping Plot

At a rally today, Tudor Dixon made a shocking and dangerous joke about how multiple people were convicted in a domestic terrorist plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Watch the video here. After the conviction in August, a US Attorney who has served in Republican administrations said: “Today’s verdict confirms this plot was very real…

Put Michigan First Digital Ads Continue to Call Out Tudor Dixon’s Support for Banning Abortion Without Exceptions

Today, Put Michigan First is releasing three digital ads that continue to hold Tudor Dixon accountable for her support for banning abortion in Michigan without exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the mother. Watch the digital ads here, here, and here. The ads have been running and will continue to run on YouTube,…

WATCH: New TV Ad Slams Tudor Dixon for Putting Betsy DeVos Ahead of Michigan Families

In a new TV ad titled “Heard,” Put Michigan First is holding Tudor Dixon accountable for being all-in on Betsy DeVos’ plan to strip funding from public schools while pushing a dangerous tax scheme that would benefit billionaires like DeVos. The ad also calls out that Dixon was barely known across the state until the…

Coalition of Prominent Michigan Republicans Endorses Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s campaign announced the launch of Republicans for Whitmer, a group of over 150 Michigan Republicans supporting her re-election and led by a leadership council of prominent business leaders, former lawmakers, and staff of former Republican governors John Engler and Rick Snyder. “Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has worked across the aisle to sign…

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