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Mike Rogers Has Refused Five Times to Speak Out About His Campaign Leaders’ Connections to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal - Michigan Democratic Party LANSING — Mike Rogers continues to remain silent even as one of his senior campaign leaders, Tim Cross, resigned this week amid reports about his “connection to the Midland Living Word Church…

"Mike Rogers has been given chance after chance to address concerns about his senior campaign leaders’ connections to a church roiled by a child sex abuse scandal, and he has refused to speak out each time." michigandems.com/mike-rogers-...

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Drops Trump Bombshell About Epstein Files The former member of Congress was among Trump's biggest supporters until her call for transparency led him to turn against her.

It's been obvious that the White House is engaged in a coverup for a long time. What is Trump so desperate to hide? www.huffpost.com/entry/marjor...

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Editorial: Resist, Michigan Ordinarily all Americans would be inclined to trust the U.S. Department of Justice to handle sensitive voter information and not misuse it for political ...

"Michigan is right to resist this infringement on its sovereignty, something Republicans used to believe in."
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Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president A new AP-NORC poll finds that President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has slumped over the past month as the Iran war drives prices higher.

Trump ran on a promise of lower costs and prosperity. His billionaires-first agenda is delivering the opposite for working people. And Americans are fed up. apnews.com/article/trum...

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WATCH: One of Mike Rogers' senior campaign leaders resigned amid reports about his "connection to the Midland Living Word Church scandal" where three elders have been convicted of sex crimes involving children.

Mike Rogers still hasn't said a word.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is the recipient of this year’s MDP Legacy Award. On Saturday night, we celebrated her record of delivering for Michigan.

Thank you for your leadership, Gov. Whitmer!

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GOP Michigan candidates still claim Trump won 2020 election President Joe Biden got 7 million more votes than Donald Trump

John James and Michigan Republicans keep spreading outright lies. They don't respect voters, they don't respect the Constitution and they don't respect the truth. Election deniers are unfit to lead. americanjournalnews.com/gop-michigan...

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This is our one and only home. Let's continue to do our part to protect it.
#EarthDayEveryday

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MDP Chair Statement Slamming Mike Rogers for His Silence on Campaign Leaders’ Connection to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal - Michigan Democratic Party LANSING — Mike Rogers has refused to answer questions even as one of his senior campaign leaders, Tim Cross, resigned amid reports about his “connection to a Midland church where three elders have…

"After staying silent for over a month, Mike Rogers still hasn’t explained why he appointed two senior leaders to his campaign connected to the Midland church where children were victims of sexual abuse and the people in power failed to protect them." michigandems.com/mdp-chair-st...

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Extended coal plant operations in Michigan harm resident health The Trump administration has kept the J.H. Campbell coal plant open for nearly a year after it was slated to close in May 2025.

This dirty, inefficient plant was supposed to close last May. Instead, Trump forced it to stay open. The result? Higher energy prices for Michiganders and more pollution in our state. michiganindependent.com/infrastructu...

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This year, Michigan Democrats have candidates running in all 13 congressional districts, all 38 State Senate districts, and all 110 State House districts.

We’re taking on Republicans across the board and competing in every corner of Michigan.

Let's go!

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Interior’s Burgum accused of 'kneecapping’ wind and solar power in favor of oil, gas • Michigan Advance Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the Trump administration’s approach to energy production Monday, as Democrats on a U.S. House Appropriations panel accused the department of kowtowing to oil…

The administration's war on clean energy is jacking up your energy bill today and setting America behind for years to come. michiganadvance.com/2026/04/21/r...

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'TROUBLING PATTERN' | Michigan top elected officials denounce Trump admin's demand for 2024 ballots Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson shared statements denouncing the request by the DOJ.

"Michigan’s elections are safe and secure, and any attempt to suggest otherwise is an attempt to take away Michiganders’ constitutional right to vote.” -Gretchen Whitmer www.wzzm13.com/article/news...

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Trump’s approval rating hits new low amid war and high gas prices Energy Secretary Chris Wright didn’t help matters Sunday when he said gas prices won’t fall below $3 per gallon anytime soon.

Trump's approval is falling like a brick. But even with his polls in the toilet, the GOP keeps pushing his unpopular, radical agenda. www.ms.now/news/trump-a...

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Hertel: Democrats must focus on affordability to win over young voters Ahead of the Michigan Democratic Party convention this weekend, party chair Curtis Hertel Jr. warned that a generation dealing with high costs and stagnant wages is losing patience with a politics that feels cultural.

Democrats are laser-focused on lowering costs and making life better for working families. www.wlns.com/originals/mo...

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We're fired up to elect @GarlinGilchrist.bsky.social as our next Secretary of State and @esavit.bsky.social as our next Attorney General!

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BREAKING: Mike Rogers Silent as Tim Cross Steps Down from Campaign Leadership Team Due to Child Sex Abuse Scandal - Michigan Democratic Party LANSING — Mike Rogers is continuing to stay silent even as Tim Cross, a member of his campaign’s senior leadership team, resigned today in disgrace amid reports about his “connection to a Midland chur...

BREAKING: One of Mike Rogers' senior campaign leaders just resigned in disgrace amid reports about his “connection to a Midland church where three elders have been convicted of sex crimes involving children." Meanwhile, Rogers continues to remain silent. michigandems.com/breaking-mik...

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Trump's lawyers say they're 'in discussions' to resolve his $10B suit against the IRS Attorneys for President Trump say they are "in discussions" with the DOJ to potentially resolve a $10 billion lawsuit that Trump and his company filed against the IRS.

Trump sued his own government, and now he's trying to "settle" the case. This is nothing more than a corrupt attempt by the president to shake down American taxpayers and further enrich himself. abcnews.com/US/trumps-la...

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Thousands of attendees seated in the main hall

Thousands of attendees seated in the main hall

Hundreds of people mingling in the main foyer

Hundreds of people mingling in the main foyer

Curtis Hertel Jr speaking at the lectern

Curtis Hertel Jr speaking at the lectern

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A crowd of uaw workers waving signs and cheering

More than 7,200 Democrats showed up this weekend for our 2026 Endorsement Convention—a record-breaking turnout.

Thank you to everyone who turned out and made your voice heard. Together, we will win up and down the ballot this November.

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'Absurd' and 'baseless': Michigan officials push back on DOJ demand for 2024 election records • Michigan Advance Michigan officials push back against DOJ attempt to nab 2024 election records

This request is as absurd as it is baseless.” @DanaNessel.bsky.social wastes no words smashing Trump's outrageous attacks on Michigan's voting and your right to choose your elected representatives. michiganadvance.com/2026/04/20/a...

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Michigan Democrats back Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit in AG race Michigan Democrats voted to nominate Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit in the race for the state’s next attorney general.

“I will stand for the people no matter who it is that’s on the other side. That can mean it’s either (the) boss that’s stealing from you ... it’s an environmental polluter, or if it’s the president of the United States himself.” - @esavit.bsky.social www.mlive.com/politics/202...

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So much for ‘swimmingly’: Trump’s Iran policy stumbles after premature victory lap If you believed Trump’s boasts on Friday about resolving the crisis in Iran, I have some very bad news for you.

"If you believed Trump’s boasts on Friday about resolving the crisis in Iran, I have some very bad news for you." www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

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Because of Mike Duggan, children across Detroit are now exposed to dangerous and cancerous chemicals that pose serious health risks.

Duggan should explain why he downplayed this issue and allowed this contaminated dirt near our kids.

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MDP Condemns Trump DOJ’s Demand for 2024 Ballots - Michigan Democratic Party LANSING — Following the Trump DOJ’s baseless and desperate request for Wayne County to turn over its 2024 ballots, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: “This...

"This baseless demand from the Trump DOJ is yet another egregious attack on Michigan’s election integrity. It also exposes Trump and the Michigan GOP’s desperation as they face the reality of losing in 2026" michigandems.com/mdp-condemns...

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Congratulations to Kelly Tebay Zemke on winning the Michigan Democratic Party's endorsement for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees!

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Thank you for a great weekend, Michigan Democrats!

Our 2026 Endorsement Convention is now adjourned.

Onward to November.

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Congratulations to Amir Makled on winning the Michigan Democratic Party's endorsement for the University of Michigan Board of Regents!

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Congratulations to Paul Brown on winning the Michigan Democratic Party's endorsement for the University of Michigan Board of Regents!

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Congratulations to Richard Mack on winning the Michigan Democratic Party's endorsement for the Wayne State University Board of Governors!

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Congratulations to Brianna Scott on winning the Michigan Democratic Party's endorsement for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees!

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