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DGA Statement on Kevin Rinke Officially Entering the Michigan GOP Primary

Today, after announcing an exploratory committee and teasing a $10 million investment into the race, self-funder Kevin Rinke officially announced his campaign for governor. His announcement is a big blow to GOP insiders hand-picked candidate James Craig, and makes Michigan’s crowded right-wing primary for governor even messier. DGA Political Director Marshall Cohen released the following…

Big Gretch is Delivering Big Savings for Michigan Drivers

Every Michigan driver with auto insurance will be seeing a “financial boon” thanks to efforts by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to lower costs for working families, according to new reporting from the Detroit News. After Gov. Whitmer called on the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association to return up to $5 billion in surpluses to Michiganders, the association…

New Report: James Craig Ran Away From Attempted Carjacking, But Now Trying to Cover It Up

In most cases, a carjacker unknowingly selecting the chief of police as his target would be extraordinary bad luck for the carjacker — in most cases. However, when a potential carjacker tried to go after James Craig when he was Detroit Police Chief in 2013, the likely thief got off scot-free when Craig fled the…

New Records: James Craig Refused to Get Law Enforcement Certification

James Craig is in hot water after Michigan Radio acquired records showing he refused to get his certification as a law enforcement officer while serving as police chief in Detroit — even though he told Michiganders he would complete the process when he started the role in 2013. Michigan Radio adds that “Craig faced similar…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Protects Voting Rights by Vetoing Legislation That Would Suppress the Vote and Undermine Trust in Our Democracy

In the face of continuing Republican assaults on our democracy, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is safeguarding Michiganders’ right to vote by vetoing several bills which aimed to suppress the vote and undermine trust in our elections. “I will always protect our civil rights and stand up for our democracy that countless Americans have fought to…

WATCH: Donald Trump Slams Brian Kemp Ahead of Visit to Georgia, “He’s a Disaster”

Ahead of his visit to Georgia this weekend to prove his grip over the Georgia GOP remains strong as ever, Donald Trump went after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and he didn’t hold back. In a radio interview, Trump called Kemp “a disaster” and “terrible,” and blamed Kemp for Trump’s loss in the election, saying, “he…

Every State, Every Vote: Emails, Texts Show DeSantis Voter Suppression Bill Crafted by GOP to Help Republicans Win Elections

New reporting from Politico exposes emails and text messages that show how the new voter suppression bill in Florida championed by Ron DeSantis was specifically designed for the purely political intentions of shutting out Democratic voters from the ballot box and helping Republicans win more elections. The new law was drafted by Florida Republicans in…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Tony Evers Defends Democracy in Wisconsin, Vetoes GOP’s Anti-Voting Bills

The Governor Spoke With MSNBC, CNN About What’s At Stake In Wisconsin Another attempt by Republicans to suppress the right to vote was stopped in its tracks, thanks to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers. On Tuesday, Gov. Evers vetoed anti-voting bills that would have discriminately impacted ballot access for people of color, people with disabilities, and…

DGA Statement on Brian Kemp’s Run for Re-Election as Georgia Governor

Early TV Buy on Fox Shows Kemp is Worried About Messy GOP Primary As vulnerable Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is set to announce his re-election this weekend, he’s already being forced to buy TV ads on Fox News. This clear sign that Kemp is worried about his nasty GOP primary is no surprise as he’s…

Every State, Every Vote Responds to the DOJ’s Decision to Sue the State of Georgia over Gov. Brian Kemp’s Attack on Voting Rights

Today, the Department of Justice announced it will be suing the state of Georgia over Gov. Brian Kemp’s voter suppression bill that restricts Georgians’ voting rights and seeks to disenfranchise Black voters. The bill, which includes measures such as unnecessary new requirements for absentee ballots, limiting drop boxes, and criminalizing handing out water to voters…

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