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With Your Help Geoff Malicoat Will Win on November 8
Friday , 4, November 2016 Candidates, Elections Leave a commentGeoff Malicoat is the Democratic Party candidate running for the 98th district in the Michigan State House. His opponent is the ever noisome and unethical tea party incumbent Gary Glenn. The good news is Malicoat and Glenn are tied in the polls going into the general election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. This means there […]
Meet the Candidates: US House District 5 Congressman Dan Kildee
Friday , 26, August 2016 Elections, Environment, Flint Water, Uncategorized Leave a commentCongressman Dan Kildee has represented the people of Michigan’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress since 2013. He has made a significant positive impact in his district by fighting for hard-working families and those most affected by decisions made in Lansing at the risk of public health. Dan Kildee is a native of Flint, Michigan. […]
NEW state polls from NBC/WSJ/Marist: FL Clinton 44 Trump 39 NC Clinton 48 Trump 39 VA Clinton 46 Trump 33 CO Clinton 46 Trump 32 — Benjy Sarlin (@BenjySarlin) August 12, 2016
Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM today. You can find a copy of your ballot at the Michigan Voter Information Center.
Trump Supporters Vandalize Northern Michigan Democratic Party Signs
Monday , 1, August 2016 Elections 2 CommentsListening to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump insult a gold star family, call Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton the devil and allege she will rig the election in November (And it’s only August 1st!), has emboldened Trump supporters in Northern Michigan to vandalize Democratic Party signs in Lake and Emmet Counties. In Emmet County, an […]
It’s Happening! First Republican Primary Debate Scheduled For August 6 In Cleveland
Tuesday , 12, May 2015 Candidates, Presidential Primary 2016 Leave a commentMuch like people who go through withdrawal when football season is over and they longingly dream of the next season to begin, presidential primary debates for political junkies are much worse. They only happen during a presidential election, which happens every four years. They were magical, providing some of the craziest stuff witnessed yet coming […]