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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 6h
The economy is in a tailspin thanks to the reckless Trump-GOP agenda. It's time to turn our country around. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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US added just 29,000 jobs in September in sharp drop from last month’s gains
Final jobs report before the midterm elections also shows the US unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2%
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 6h
Democrats across the state are on the doors to get out the vote! It's all-hands-on-deck to make sure we win in November, and we need you. Find a way to help in your community: michigandems.com/volunteer
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 8h
John James and Mike Rogers were two of the biggest cheerleaders for the Iran war. John James voted for it 6 times. Now it's hurting them in the polls, so they're singing a different tune. Do they really think Michiganders are gonna fall for that? bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
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Fact check: Mike Rogers, John James shift positions on Iran war - Bridge Michigan
Michigan Republicans Mike Rogers and John James are calling for a quick end to the Iran War. Both have publicly supported President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict. Here are the facts.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 10h
"Gilchrist demonstrated an incisive view of the secretary of state’s office as it currently is – and laid out an ambitious, achievable vision for how the office can better serve Michiganders." www.freep.com/story/opinio...
freep.com
https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/editorials/2026/10/02/free-press-endorsement-michigan-secretary-of-state-race-midterms-garlin-gilchrist-anthony-forlini/92009442007/
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12h
Election Day is right around the corner. Is your registration up to date? Check your registration and get all the information you need to cast your ballot! mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
When the tariffs slam into Michigan's small businesses, remember that John James, Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga could have stood up for you, but instead they voted with Trump. www.foxbusiness.com/politics/exp...
foxbusiness.com
Expert reveals US business owners set to bear brunt of Canadian tariff fallout as trade war uncertainty looms
Karan Ramchandani says Trump's import bans on Canadian dairy, alcohol and automobiles could trigger inflation as production costs hit consumers.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Mike Rogers "is dodging questions about why two pastors from the Living World Church—the subject of recent child sex abuse lawsuits—are on his Faith Leadership Coalition." newrepublic.com/post/216114/...
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The Church Sex Abuse Scandal Mike Rogers Won’t Talk About
The Michigan GOP senate candidate is dodging questions about why two pastors from the Living World Church—the subject of recent child sex abuse lawsuits—are on his Faith Leadership Coalition.
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Senate Democrats @dscc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Read more: www.metrotimes.com/news/mike-ro...
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Mike Rogers voted against children’s health coverage over and over - Detroit Metro Times
Mike Rogers repeatedly voted against efforts to expand health insurance for children of working families.
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Senate Democrats @dscc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Mike Rogers cast NINETEEN votes against expanding programs that made health care for children more affordable.
Image of Mike RogersImage of a crying baby at the pediatrician
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It's not JUST data centers or the war in Iran. Trump's short-sighted attack on clean energy will make your power bill more expensive for years to come. abcnews.com/US/wireStory...
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Households will pay more for energy because of Trump's policy changes: Think tank
Households in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Mike Rogers spent his career in Congress voting FOR Big Pharma's priorities and AGAINST you and your family. If he gets to the Senate, he'll do it again. Don't give him the chance. www.metrotimes.com/news/mike-ro...
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Mike Rogers is selling a health care fix after years of voting the other way - Detroit Metro Times
Mike Rogers is promising to lower health care costs, but his new plan revives several existing transparency rules and follows years of votes against coverage expansions and federal drug-price…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Prices up, jobs down. That's the Trump-GOP economy in a nutshell. www.cnbc.com/2026/10/02/j... www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
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Labor market faltered in September as jobs increased by just 29,000, unemployment rate rose to 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, well below the 84,000 forecast, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Congress should stand up to Chinese automakers to protect U.S. workers and national security and to ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in auto manufacturing and connected technology." - @DebbieDingell.house.gov www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/09/30/rep-debbie-dingell-why-us-automakers-are-not-competing-level-playing-field/
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
VOTE NO ON 1: "A Constitutional Convention would allow politicians to rip that freedom away, endangering women and girls, and making their healthcare more expensive and harder to access." -Gretchen Whitmer wwmt.com/news/state/w...
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Whitmer urges 'no' vote on constitutional convention, says it puts abortion rights at risk
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is joining the chorus of voices urging Michiganders not to support a constitutional convention.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The GOP cuts have taken food from at least 150,000 MIchiganders. Roughly half are children or seniors. All to give Elon Musk and Betsy DeVos a massive tax break. www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
clickondetroit.com
Michigan to shoulder 75% of SNAP costs under new federal cuts
As many as 1.5 million people in Michigan receive benefits from SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: “I used to have a lot more disposable income. I don’t have that any more. It’s gotten eaten up because of all these increases in the cost of everything.” www.clickondetroit.com/news/politic...
clickondetroit.com
Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Every time your bills go up, you're paying the John James tax. James voted for the Iran war SIX TIMES. He voted for Trump's tariffs. He voted for Trump's big ugly bill. Michigan can't afford to keep paying for John James' mistakes. www.wkar.org/wkar-news/20...
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Double whammy: Rising gas and diesel prices put pressure on Michigan food access
As gas prices reached $4.95 in Lansing in September, higher transportation expenses placed added pressure on families and the Greater Lansing Food Bank.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Americans deserve clean water, safe food, fresh meals in schools and protection from dangerous chemicals. @abdulelsayed.bsky.social will fight to make that a reality, not just a slogan. www.wlns.com/your-local-e...
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https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/michigan-senate-race-health/
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"This administration has repeatedly advanced policies that favor data center developers over local communities." @debbiedingell.house.gov slams the GOP agenda that's spiking costs for families and handing huge breaks to billionaires and big tech bridgemi.com/guest-commen...
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Opinion | ‘Pure Michigan’ fall at risk because of administration’s energy policies - Bridge Michigan
There is a choice for all of us. We can keep doubling down on expensive, outdated energy, or we can build the reliable, affordable clean energy Michigan needs that will create good-paying jobs for…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Christina Hines – diligent, dedicated and prepared ‒ is the obvious choice for 10th District voters." We couldn't agree more! Let's send @cbhines586.bsky.social to represent Michigan's 10th in Congress! www.freep.com/story/opinio...
freep.com
https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/editorials/2026/09/30/free-press-endorsement-michigan-10th-us-house-district-christina-hines-michael-bouchard/92016310007/
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Tom Barrett promised to lower costs, but he’s broken that promise—in fact, he’s voted to make things worse. My patients are struggling more than ever to afford the basic needs of life.” gandernewsroom.com/news/physici...
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Physicians in 7th District cry foul on Barrett’s healthcare cost record
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid spending over the next decade. Physicians in Tom Barrett’s district are calling him out for supporting it.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NEW: Mike Rogers' healthcare plan "reflects pharmaceutical industry priorities" and would fail to lower costs for Michigan families. Rogers perfected this strategy in Congress when he used Big Pharma's arguments to oppose lower drug prices for veterans. www.metrotimes.com/news/mike-ro...
metrotimes.com
Mike Rogers is selling a health care fix after years of voting the other way - Detroit Metro Times
Mike Rogers is promising to lower health care costs, but his new plan revives several existing transparency rules and follows years of votes against coverage expansions and federal drug-price…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Trump promised to "end inflation, slash your prices, raise your wages, and bring thousands of factories back to America and right here to Michigan.” Results: The opposite, across the board. bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
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Donald Trump vowed a ‘Michigan miracle.’ How that promise and others are going - Bridge Michigan
The president made 100-plus promises to Michigan voters. He’s followed through on immigration and tax cuts, made progress on manufacturing and failed to lower costs, end inflation or boost the…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Data center developers spent nearly $1 million to elect Barrett in 2024. To return the favor, Barrett gave them billions of dollars in tax breaks — and paid for it by cutting our healthcare funding." - @WeWill2026.bsky.social lansingcitypulse.com/william-lawr...
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William Lawrence is running for you, not the corporations  – Lansing City Pulse
By William Lawrence  I am running for Congress to stop AI data centers, invest in good housing and healthcare, and stop Trump’s disastrous war in
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A $2,772 difference: "Benson’s plan saves families $638 per household on average...James’s plan raises costs by $2,135 per household on average." www.evergreenaction.com/news/new-ana...
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NEW ANALYSIS: Michigan Governor’s Race Carries Up to $2,772 Energy Cost Swing for the Average Household - Evergreen Action
This November, Michigan voters won’t just be choosing a new governor. They’ll be choosing between two dramatically different energy bills.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NEW: ABC 12 reports Mike Rogers has kept a member of his campaign's senior leadership team, despite his "ties to a Midland church sex abuse scandal" and his public support for a man convicted of sexually abusing children. Disgusting. michigandems.com/new-mike-rog...
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NEW: Mike Rogers “Ducks Questions” Over His Campaign Leader’s “Ties To A Midland Church Sex Abuse Scandal” - Michigan Democratic Party
ABC 12 reports Mike Rogers has kept a member of his campaign’s senior leadership team who publicly supported a man convicted of sexually abusing children.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
As Attorney General, @esavit.bsky.social will stand up for the people of Michigan. Doug Lloyd will bend the knee to Trump. www.freep.com/story/opinio...
freep.com
https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/editorials/2026/09/30/freep-endorsement-michigan-attorney-general-eli-savit-doug-lloyd-dana-nessel/91993644007/
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is the GOP platform: let billionaires call the shots while the rest of us pay the price. www.npr.org/2026/09/30/n...
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Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development
President Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
John James has rubber stamped Trump's reckless agenda at every turn. He voted for the Iran war. He voted for Trump's tariffs. @JocelynBenson,bsky.social will stand up to Trump and work to bring costs down for you. www.ms.now/the-last-wor...
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Trump’s tariffs ‘hitting us harder than any other state,' says Michigan Democrat
Following reporting that Donald Trump’s tariffs have cost Michigan households $5,600, more than any other state, MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell talks to Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee…
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"We have a choice between a government that serves Michigan or a government that serves Donald Trump and the corporations off of which he’s enriching himself. Michiganders, the choice is yours. Our children are counting on us." -@AbdulElSayed lansingcitypulse.com/running-for-...
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for you, not for Donald Trump – Lansing City Pulse
By Dr. Abdul El-Sayed At a town hall in Grand Rapids last week, a young boy asked me a question: “What was the driving factor for you to run for Senator?”
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Doug Lloyd keeps making it clear that he is an anti-abortion extremist who will attack our rights. Don't give him the chance. www.metrotimes.com/news/republi...
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Republican AG candidate Doug Lloyd raises money with lawyer who fought to enforce Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban - Detroit Metro Times
Republican attorney general nominee Doug Lloyd is raising money with a lawyer who fought to let prosecutors enforce Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban after Roe fell.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Do you want more of the same? That's what Republicans are promising. If you're ready for government to work for you, vote for Democrats. www.mediaite.com/media/news/m...
mediaite.com
Mike Johnson Promises More of ‘Exactly’ the Same if GOP Win Midterms
Mike Johnson previewed his closing message to voters ahead of the midterms while on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Tuesday, to do “exactly what we have been doing.”
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"We can build a state where costs are coming down, wages are going up, and your government works for you. That is the Michigan I believe in. And it’s the future we can build – together." - @JocelynBenson.bsky.social lansingcitypulse.com/washingtons-...
lansingcitypulse.com
Washington’s chaos is costing all of us - this November we can stop it – Lansing City Pulse
Earlier this month in Lansing, I talked with a man who told me about his friend, Chris, who has preexisting health conditions and just saw her insurance
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
You can register to vote online through October 19 in Michigan! Don’t leave it to the last minute: register now so you can help decide the direction of our state and country! mvic.sos.state.mi.us/RegisterVote...
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
WATCH: @JocelynBenson.bsky.social slams John James for backing Donald Trump's costly trade war and tariffs on Canada. The John James Tax is costing Michigan families more than any other state.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
ICYMI: Mike Rogers voted against funding public safety again and again and again. He had plenty of time to vote for his big donors interests, but he couldn't be bothered to vote to keep Michigan communities safe. michiganindependent.com/politics/mik...
michiganindependent.com
Mike Rogers repeatedly voted against funding public safety
The former Michigan US representative is campaigning for Senate as the ‘law and order’ candidate.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A spiraling economy. No plan to exit the war he started. Wasting our money on vanity projects. Big handouts to Big Tech and their billionaire buddies. Americans see the GOP agenda clearly, and we've had enough. www.cnn.com/2026/09/25/p...
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Analysis: Trump’s odd midterm strategy: Give voters the opposite of what they want | CNN Politics
There’s a simple way to understand Republicans’ apparent plight ahead of the midterm elections.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
19 times. In just five years, Mike Rogers voted against healthcare for Michigan kids 19 times. www.metrotimes.com/news/mike-ro...
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Mike Rogers voted against children’s health coverage over and over - Detroit Metro Times
Mike Rogers repeatedly voted against efforts to expand health insurance for children of working families.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
While you're struggling to pay your bills, Trump is using taxpayer money to pay for political ads. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
usatoday.com
Trump's ad campaign is pure propaganda. You're paying for it | Opinion
This isn't the first time Trump has tried to use his authority to sway voters ahead of the midterms. It isn't even his first pass at propaganda.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Last year, DOGE and the Trump administration gutted federal cybersecurity. Now, hackers appear to have compromised the FBI. Trump incompetence is making us all less safe. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/u...
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/us/politics/fbi-shinyhunters-damage.html
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“We talk about raising the minimum wage and doing the bare minimum. I want to do more than that. I want generations who’ve been left out of opportunities for economic wealth generation to be a part of that now." - @JocelynBenson.bsky.social michiganchronicle.com/benson-pledg...
michiganchronicle.com
Benson Pledges Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Sports Office at Detroit Roundtable with Big Sean
Benson Pledges Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Sports Office at Detroit Roundtable with Big Sean
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Elon Musk is spending millions to influence Michigan elections. He's spent over $3 million already to help Mike Rogers, Tom Barrett, Bill Huizenga, Mike Bouchard and Tom Smith. Republicans will work for Elon's agenda. Democrats will work for you. www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
detroitnews.com
Elon Musk PAC ramps up midterms spending to help Republicans
His known political giving so far this cycle falls short of the $290 million he gave to elect Trump and other Republicans in 2024
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Voting by mail? Mark the Permanent Absentee Ballot check box to get your ballot in the mail every time! mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplicatio...
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https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication/Index
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trump is spending your tax dollars to push lies and conspiracies ahead of the midterms. www.cnn.com/2026/09/27/p...
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/27/politics/white-house-trump-government-funded-ad
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Every parent of young children knows how hard it is to find and afford childcare. @mcdonaldrivet.bsky.social has a plan to make the entire system more affordable for families. www.michiganpublic.org/education/20...
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Michigan congresswoman pitches bipartisan bill as way to lower child care costs
Despite the Childcare Modernization Act having Democratic and Republican support, the slow political process in Washington D.C. is keeping it from getting passed.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada hit on January 1, we'll lose thousands of jobs across Michigan's auto industry. michiganindependent.com/economy/trum...
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Trump’s trade war threatens auto manufacturing jobs
The impasse could end up throwing thousands of people out of jobs, one expert says.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NEW: In Congress, Mike Rogers repeatedly voted against expanding health coverage for tens of thousands of low-income children in Michigan. The expansion would have been paid for by Big Tobacco - an industry that supported Rogers' campaigns. www.metrotimes.com/news/mike-ro...
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Mike Rogers voted against children’s health coverage over and over - Detroit Metro Times
Mike Rogers repeatedly voted against efforts to expand health insurance for children of working families.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
WATCH: As Michiganders pay more for gas and diesel because of Trump’s Iran War, @WinnieBrinks called out @JohnJamesMI for voting 6 times in support of the war. James is wrong for Michigan.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Michigan Democrats are organizing in every corner of the state to take our country back. Check out Chair @CurtisHertelJr.bsky.social's interview with @Democrats.org to learn more: blueprint.democrats.org/p/how-michig...
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Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel: “There is Enthusiasm for Democrats in Every Corner”
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel gives us a look at what’s happening on the ground ahead of the November midterms
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The choice in MI-07 is clear. A vote for @WeWill2026.bsky.social is a vote for Michigan's future. A vote for Tom Barrett is a vote for Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda. www.freep.com/story/opinio...
freep.com
https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/editorials/2026/09/28/free-press-endorsement-tom-barrett-william-lawrence-in-michigan-7th-district/91943684007/
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