GOP v Sec of State, James Craig’s campaign, equality can’t wait

Michigan Policast for Monday, July 12, 2021 Legislature v Department of State Fair and Equal Michigan signatures James Craig. No. Just no. COVID-19 updates Political notes Folks to follow on Twitter: @RzstProgramming (Great coverage of...

Michigan Policast for Monday, July 12, 2021

Legislature v Department of State
Fair and Equal Michigan signatures
James Craig. No. Just no.
COVID-19 updates
Political notes

Folks to follow on Twitter:

@RzstProgramming (Great coverage of CPAC)
@MichiganDems
@MIEducation (Michigan Department of Education)
@MichSoS
@RepAndyLevin
@FairandEqualMI

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Segment one: Legislature v Department of State
Segment two: Fair and Equal Michigan signatures
Segment three: James Craig. No. Just no.
Segment four: COVID-19 updates
Segment five: Political notes
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Legislature v Department of State

SOS – Benson advances service-driven operations, applauds bipartisan support
At Michigan SOS, walk-up service does not mean you can walk in | Bridge Michigan
Bill would curb online sales of SOS appointments
Dems, GOP feud over fixing Michigan Secretary of State appointment backlog

 

Thanks to @clarajanehen for an excellent and thorough piece on the current status of elections legislation in MI. Clerks spent hours testifying on GOP election bills. Here's where the legislation stands. https://t.co/itEh7AJwPb via @freep

— Justin Roebuck (@JustinRoebuck) July 8, 2021

Few, if any, states have solved the problems at the DMVs but Michigan is moving forward with a #ServiceDriven operating model that provides the convenient, efficient and equitable service Michiganders have sought and deserved for decades. https://t.co/kH2D0ifV8Z pic.twitter.com/UvK2sKJPtr

— Michigan Department of State (@MichSoS) July 9, 2021

Secretary of State @JocelynBenson applauds bipartisan support for “walk-up” operations, waiving late fees and expiration extensions https://t.co/uR4X3CamGW pic.twitter.com/BVwrjISdqS

— Michigan Department of State (@MichSoS) July 2, 2021

Fair and Equal Michigan signatures

Elections Staff Report: Fair and Equal Michigan signatures
Michigan bureau: LGBTQ rights ballot drive short signatures
Elections bureau: Petition aiming to expand bias protections short on signatures
State officials say LGBTQ petition has too few signatures; should not be certified
Request for Promulgation of Administrative Rules as Required by MCL 168.31(2)

 

Our full statement in response to today's report by the Michigan Bureau of Elections:https://t.co/0ZryHI2YcK

— Fair and Equal MI (@FairandEqualMI) July 8, 2021

Unlike the Alanis Morissette song, here's something that's actually ironic: the Bureau of Elections threw out ALL of @FairandEqualMI‘s electronic signatures yet Elections Director Jonathan Brater signs the Board of State Canvassers meeting notice with… AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. pic.twitter.com/NSCBsc25hH

— Josh Hovey (@joshhovey) July 9, 2021

When we are at our best, chambers of commerce are about bringing diverse individuals together to solve problems in a way that moves communities, our state forward. A definitive interpretation of Michigan’s Civil Rights Act would be better for everyone. https://t.co/nMynlc1Xb9

— Rich Studley, CEO (@rstudley) July 11, 2021

James Craig. No. Just no.

Ex-chief Craig delivers first political speech, says he voted for Trump
Former Detroit police chief slams ‘victimhood mentality' in speech
James Craig teases run for Michigan governor: End Whitmer ‘rule’ | Bridge Michigan
Lena Epstein Gives First Look at Craig Platform That Will Feature “Very Specific” Election Integrity Plan – Michigan Democratic Party
Top Takeaways: In Yesterday’s “Off-Broadway” Line Test, James Craig Disclosed Little, Continued to Dodge Local Reporters, and Was Bizarrely Fixated on Maxine Waters – Michigan Democratic Party

 

James Craig hasn’t filed candidate paperwork or taken other steps to formally launch a campaign for governor, but he appears to be working with — or at least getting assistance from — longtime GOP consultant John Yob, who also joined him yesterday in Jackson. https://t.co/BKz617Lclx

— Jonathan Oosting (@jonathanoosting) July 7, 2021

James Craig gives 1st political speech, preps run for governor https://t.co/3uUjciPoWi pic.twitter.com/CAklOQhVkA

— Crain's Detroit Business (@crainsdetroit) July 7, 2021

Senate Majority Leader Shirkey is speaking ahead of former Detroit police chief James Craig at a Jackson County GOP event.

GOP Ron Weiser, several GOP lawmakers also are in attendance.

Craig is expected to announce in the coming weeks his candidacy in GOP gubernatorial primary. pic.twitter.com/w7sRTUxS5t

— Beth LeBlanc (@DNBethLeBlanc) July 6, 2021

Republicans set the bar so low for their own, their argument for why someone should be governor of the 10th biggest state is “he didn’t make things worse in his last job.”

What’s worse? The argument isn’t even true.

— Joshua Pugh (@JPughMI) July 10, 2021

https://t.co/P23AgNUIt6

— ahmad (@jinxxyboi) July 11, 2021

There’s a lot of disturbing content in the bodycam video, including this clip of DPD joking about batoning a pregnant protester in the stomach pic.twitter.com/MCU6eVcHrx

— Detroit Will Breathe (@DETWILLBREATHE) July 6, 2021

COVID-19 updates

Nearly all COVID deaths in US are now among unvaccinated
All Marylanders who died of covid in June were unvaccinated, data show – The Washington Post
Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count – The New York Times
State Modeling Update
South Korea increase social distancing measures as covid infections hit record – The Washington Post
Is the Michigan vaccine lottery working? Depends how you define success. | Bridge Michigan
GOP and Fox News rush to turn vaccine door-knockers into terrifying straw men – The Washington Post

 

Parents: Prevent #COVID19 from spreading at school. Get kids 12+ fully vaccinated before school begins. In areas where COVID-19 is spreading, kids who are not fully vaccinated should #WearAMask indoors, on the school bus, and in crowded outdoor settings. https://t.co/EY4kdEaqkI pic.twitter.com/3y6J5asFNd

— CDC (@CDCgov) July 9, 2021

We’ve made great progress but the pandemic isn’t over. The delta variant is a real threat. Get vaccinated today. #MIShotToWin @freep https://t.co/g1zlYpaYpd

— Joneigh Khaldun MD MPH (@MDHHS_CME) July 4, 2021

Announcing #MIShotToWin – a sweepstakes for vaccinated Michiganders! The safe, effective vaccines keep you, your family, your community, and the most vulnerable among us safe from COVID-19 – and can now help you win prizes  pic.twitter.com/g8hwXZxBgf

— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) July 1, 2021

Political notes

Michigan Attorney General Nessel's office ‘reviewing' 2018 Weiser deal
Attorney General to investigate Antrim election fraud claims
Whitmer signs historic $4.4 billion K-12 funding bill  ⋆ Michigan Advance
House Bill 4421
American Rescue Plan
GOP-led Legislature passes last-minute schools budget, puts other funding on ice, despite deadline
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund) (MDE)
MDE – State Aid and School Finance
Maintenance of Effort: An Evolving Federal-State Policy Approach to Ensuring College Affordability – 2010 Journal of Education Finance publication -UI Press
Higher Education CARES Act Maintenance of Effort
Michigan Supreme Court again tells board to certify Unlock Michigan
Michigan Supreme Court won’t delay redistricting map deadline | Bridge Michigan
Voters Across Parties Support The Infrastructure Bill | Crooked Media
Trump renews attack on Michigan Senate ahead of sanction hearing
Senator Shirkey on Budget, Voter ID, Mental Health Legislation – JTV Jackson
Trump Sues Facebook, Google, and Twitter: Is It All About the Grift? – Mother Jones
Fox's Kayleigh McEnany blatantly lies about the Founding Fathers and slavery | Media Matters for America
Voter Fraud Map: Election Fraud Database | The Heritage Foundation

 

The former president clearly does not remember that the Michigan State Senate asked for (and AG ⁦@dananessel⁩ is providing) an investigation — into all the false claims of “fraud” and related grifting by his allies, some of whom are due in court for sanctions on Monday. pic.twitter.com/9y3Wr7Z2U2

— Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) July 10, 2021

Democracy prevailed in 2020 because good people did the right thing.

Our ability to do the same again will depend on whether the people in those positions – and their commitment to the law, truth and preserving our constitution – prevail over political and partisan pressure. https://t.co/ljZWxYDd2B

— Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) July 10, 2021

 

My office looks forward to partnering with @MIAttyGen @dananessel on this critical investigation into the real fraud that took place in 2020: efforts to deceive Michigan citizens about their vote with misleading, false statements about the accuracy & integrity of our elections. https://t.co/Z8dzEIQiY5

— Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) July 8, 2021

This historic increase in education funding is huge for Michigan.

Gov. @GretchenWhitmer understands that a better education for our children means a better future for all of us. https://t.co/s8Bcu1DGsF

— Michigan Democrats (@MichiganDems) July 11, 2021

To translate bluntly: nearly half of Republicans believe that voters should not determine who takes power, unless the Republican wins the election. That view isn't sort of like authoritarianism; it literally is authoritarianism. And it's about *half* the party. https://t.co/o7PfmjL4xI

— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) July 10, 2021

After a 7 month investigation that wasted taxpayer time and money we have finally confirmed what we always knew – that Michigan’s election was safe and secure and anything to the contrary was nothing more than conspiracy theories. pic.twitter.com/lr9Vk2ScbE

— MI House Democrats (@MIHouseDems) July 10, 2021

Former President Trump is railing against Detroit’s election in a Saturday evening statement.

Yet, he performed better in the city in 2020 than he did in 2016. https://t.co/cAPn03CCN4 pic.twitter.com/P99XFygmiU

— Craig Mauger (@CraigDMauger) July 10, 2021

Every so often, he tells the truth about his lying. https://t.co/9RiyXDN9T7

— George Conway (@gtconway3d) July 11, 2021

Caitlyn Jenner had to travel with security everywhere because of the open hostility. pic.twitter.com/SfPQIUWPYa

— Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) July 11, 2021

 

A card describing the future #CoupPart2 plan to install Trump back into office. These are being circulated at CPAC. pic.twitter.com/xUZbx6m3Kj

— Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) July 10, 2021

CPAC Thread Part 3…

CPAC attendee is upset that CNN announced “the first Black winner” of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, says “they’re trying to divide by color” because of critical race theory. pic.twitter.com/T0IGBW4Gep

— Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) July 11, 2021

 

What's keeping democracy experts up most at night? An overturned election https://t.co/9FvtzKfH5u pic.twitter.com/cuoYWoUDF4

— The Last Word (@TheLastWord) July 5, 2021

An expert on the circus industry recently reached out to me and urged me to not compare Trump and his comeback tour to clowns at the circus… as that is an insult to clowns. I agree. https://t.co/nojSjTjGGz

— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) July 10, 2021

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