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Stage at the final Republican Party debate, hosted by Fox News, before the 2016 Iowa caucuses at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Elections
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Michigan task force aims to spark more political debates in the state

Quinn Klinefelter May 8, 2024

One of the ongoing debates in politics is whether it’s worth having a debate between candidates anymore. Is it really...

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Lavora Barnes
  • All Things Considered
  • Elections
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Michigan Democrats ‘fired up’ ahead of November presidential election, party chair says

Russ McNamara March 28, 2024

President Joe Biden was always going to be on the ballot as the presumptive Democratic nominee for this year's presidential...

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President Joe Biden addresses UAW members during a campaign stop at a phone bank in the UAW Region 1 Union Hall, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Warren, Mich.
  • Elections
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Michigan Democrats talk strategy, goals heading into 2024 presidential election

Quinn Klinefelter February 21, 2024

Democrats in Michigan finally succeeded this year in the party’s long-sought goal to move its presidential primary ahead in the...

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A man sternly looks over at a woman who is out of focus
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Wisconsin Supreme Court election may signal a Michigan-esque political shift

Russ McNamara April 10, 2023

Much like you would on your street, it’s best to keep an eye on your neighbors. Wisconsin is dealing with...

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Debbie Stabenow
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Sen. Stabenow says Congress Democrats face an historic opportunity

Quinn Klinefelter November 18, 2022

Democrats continue celebrating an unexpectedly strong showing during the midterm elections, but Democrats in Congress only have a limited amount...

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podium that reads "MI Dems" in front of an American flag
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Why Democrats may fare better in Lansing in 2023 than they did in 1983

Detroit Today November 16, 2022

For the first time in four decades, Michigan Democrats will control both legislative chambers and the Governor's office in Lansing....

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President Biden
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Politics, Government & Finance

President Biden and the Democrats are passing legislation but losing popularity — why?

Detroit Today August 9, 2022

President Joe Biden’s approval rating is low at 39% — one of the lowest presidential approval ratings in history since the end...

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State Capital Protests
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Capitol Gun Debate in Lansing Intensifies Climate

Russ McNamara May 14, 2020

Between a Republican-led lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, armed protesters in the Capitol and violent rhetoric online, Michiganders might think there’s not a whole...

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