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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 8h

Are you one of the millions of Americans who just got a letter that your healthcare premiums are about to skyrocket thanks to Trump and the GOP? @slotkin.senate.gov wants to hear from you to help as Democrats fight to keep prices down. thelivingstonpost.com/slotkins-ask...

Slotkin asks Michiganders to share info on 2026 health care cost increases

U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is asking Michiganders to share information on their health care costs for the upcoming year. Premiums are expected to increase because of the passage of President Donald…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 8h

“Mike Rogers called protecting hundreds of jobs in Michigan a ‘bad investment,’ and now he may get exactly what he wished for if Trump illegally cancels these grants and kills those jobs."
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STATEMENT: Trump's Political Retribution Targets $500M Michigan Auto Grant Opposed by Mike Rogers, Threatening 700 Union Jobs - Michigan Democratic Party

Mike Rogers called the grant a “bad investment,” and said it “shouldn’t move forward,” even though the project would have “created 50 new jobs and saved 650 others.” LANSING — As Republicans continue ...

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 10h

This crisis "is the direct result of harmful decisions in the Republican 'megabill,' which delivered permanent tax cuts to the wealthy while slashing Medicaid, cutting SNAP food assistance, and failing to extend the very credits that keep health insurance within reach." bridgemi.com/guest-commen...

Opinion | Protect Michigan families’ health care not tax breaks for the wealthy - Bridge Michigan

Small business owners, self-employed workers and middle-income families across Michigan would face impossible choices. Some would be forced to drop coverage altogether.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 11h

Trump's chaotic tariffs have raised the costs of everyday goods, hurting working families and farmers. Congresswoman @haleyformi.bsky.social joined us to discuss her No Tariffs on Groceries Act, exempting tariffs on food. We’re meeting the candidates here in Michigan PartyOnThePeninsulas.com

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 12h

Republicans wanted to cut universal school meals, but Democrats showed up for you and won. Free school meals help kids stay focused, classrooms stay on track and parents save money. Democrats deliver again!

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The Budget
Democrats deliver universal school meals

Saves parents $1,000 per kid per year

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14h

“What has taken place since January 20th, 2025, would make even President Nixon recoil...In eight short months, you fundamentally transformed the Justice Department and left an enormous stain in American history.” -Senator Dick Durbin www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...

Bondi dodges questions as she clashes with Democrats over claims she's weaponized Justice Department

The hearing is likely to split along deeply partisan lines.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15h

"If individuals are stripped of their ability to enforce the Voting Rights Act, everyday Americans will have little control in protecting their own right to vote." - @dananessel.bsky.social hoodline.com/2025/10/ag-d...

AG Dana Nessel Fights for Voter Rights Act, Urging Supreme Court to Protect Citizens' Power to Sue

Attorney General Dana Nessel and 22 other attorneys general are urging the Supreme Court to allow private lawsuits under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a response to the Eighth Circuit ruling…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 16h

Mike Duggan is being bankrolled by MAGA megadonors, and now he's out here praising Trump and the GOP for ripping healthcare away from hundreds of thousands of Michiganders. That doesn't sound very "independent." www.metrotimes.com/news/duggan-...

Duggan defends Trump’s Medicaid work rules as critics warn cuts will strip coverage from hundreds of thousands - Detroit Metro Times

Health care leaders and Democrats say Mike Duggan is ignoring the reality of Trump’s legislation, which slashes $840 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. Duggan is running for governor.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

“Our budget fixes the damn roads, cuts taxes for seniors and working families, funds first responders, secures core health care services that millions of Michiganders rely on, protects our air, lakes, and land." -Gov. Whitmer www.clickondetroit.com/news/michiga...

Whitmer signs $81B Michigan budget: Here’s what’s in it

The budget, which began Oct. 1, includes a $14.1 billion general fund. It was approved with bipartisan support in the Legislature.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

While you're heading home and getting dinner ready tonight, Mike Duggan will be sipping champagne at an invite-only big dollar fundraiser hosted by a MAGA megadonor who's been linked to corruption scandals involving city contracts. www.metrotimes.com/news/politic...

Trump megadonor at center of Detroit scandals hosts fundraiser for Duggan - Detroit Metro Times

Mayor Mike Duggan is scheduled to attend a high-dollar fundraiser in Detroit on Wednesday night hosted by a wealthy businessman who donated $100,000 to a Donald Trump political action committee and…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

“Mike Duggan is defending Trump’s cuts to Medicaid and has sold himself out to MAGA donors who want to drag Michigan backwards. Tonight’s event is just more proof that Michiganders can’t trust Mike Duggan.” michigandems.com/tonight-trum...

TONIGHT: Trump Megadonor at Center of Detroit Scandals Hosts Fundraiser for Duggan - Michigan Democratic Party

DETROIT — This evening, Mike Duggan will host a ritzy and exclusive event in Detroit with a Trump megadonor who gave $100,000 to the Trump Victory PAC in 2020 — the latest prominent Trump loyalist to ...

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

"I have made very clear that we've got to address the health care crisis that is now upon us because of the bill that the president signed into law, the Big Beautiful Bill, back in July." @slotkin.senate.gov www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...

What the government shutdown means for jobs, air travel, food stamps in Michigan

Michigan residents will feel the pinch of a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. government, with funding running out for programs in the coming days.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

MAGA Money ♥️ ’s Mike Duggan. Check out the new billboards we have up across Detroit 👇

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

"People are getting their premium bills for their health insurance. Those bills are set to double and triple in some cases.” The GOP is about to let your healthcare costs skyrocket. Democrats like Rep. McDonald Rivet are fighting for you. www.wnem.com/2025/10/06/c...

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet calls on peers to reverse Medicaid cuts, extend ACA premium tax credits

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet was in Saginaw, calling on her peers to reverse trillion-dollar cuts to Medicaid and to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits set to…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

"When the cost of dinner goes up, the American dream slips further away." Thanks to Trump's erratic policies, the American dream is nearly impossible for most Michiganders while billionaires are living their best lives. gandernewsroom.com/2025/10/06/m...

WATCH: Michiganders can no longer afford the American Dream

President Donald Trump promised to “bring back the American Dream.” Instead, it’s getting priced out—and Michiganders are eating more Hamburger Helper just to keep up.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

“Michigan farmers are facing a financial crisis: farm bankruptcies are up, exports are collapsing, and markets could potentially be lost forever — all thanks to the reckless tariffs Mike Rogers continues to support.” michigandems.com/mike-rogers-...

Mike Rogers’ Tariffs Put Michigan Farmers in “Financial Crisis” as Experts Worry “Recovery Will Be Tough” - Michigan Democratic Party

Price Hike Mike supports reckless tariffs that “could mean ruin” for Michigan farmers, mocks concerns about how they’re impacting the state’s economy LANSING — While failed GOP Senate candidate Mike R...

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: Anti-abortion extremists are pouring money into Mike Rogers' campaign. Why? Because they know he'll push their dangerous policies, including a national abortion ban. Mike Rogers is too extreme for Michigan. gandernewsroom.com/2025/10/06/a...

WATCH: Anti-abortion group spending $4.5M to elect Mike Rogers in Michigan

An anti-abortion group is dumping $4.5 million into Michigan for Mike Rogers.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

"We have people in our communities that are hurting while this Republican shutdown is going on. We want to try to minimize any damage that they are suffering." @debbiedingell.house.gov
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Rep. Dingell continues to fight for local funding during federal shutdown

Funding for federal employees and programs in Washtenaw County remains in limbo as the government continues to be shut down. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

Former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence just endorsed Wynette Guy for Southfield Clerk, calling her "the kind of person that Southfielders deserve, not some conspiracy theorist who would bow down to Donald Trump at every turn.” michigandems.com/release-fmr-...

RELEASE: Fmr. Congresswoman Lawrence Endorses Southfield Write-in Clerk Candidate Wynett Guy - Michigan Democratic Party

LANSING — Today, former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence announced that she is endorsing dedicated public servant Wynett Guy in the Southfield City Clerk’s race. Guy is running as a write-in candidate…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Rogers said he supported “all restrictions on abortion” and backed bills in Congress that would ban abortion without exceptions for rape or incest. Michigan women can’t trust Mike Rogers and his extreme anti-abortion agenda.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

"Republicans need to stop the political games and negotiate with Democrats. Failure to do so will mean higher premiums for millions of families, more people priced out of coverage, and rising uncompensated care." www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Republicans are holding Americans' health care hostage — and lying about it

By refusing to extend premium tax credits, GOP leaders are using the shutdown fight to gamble the coverage of millions of Americans.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

While Republicans were playing games, Democrats fought for Michigan families. We delivered a budget that saves free school meals, lowers costs, and puts money back into your pockets. Hear more from MDP Chair @CurtisHertelJr.bsky.social at PartyOnThePeninsulas.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

5lbs of smoked whitefish says our @tigers.bsky.social take the series. Go Tigers!

Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 5d

WA Dems and MI Dems are all in on October baseball. Our salmon vs. their white fish for who wins the ALDS! Go M's!

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

This scheme would rip Social Security disability away from nearly a million older Americans. All so Elon and Trump's billionaire buddies can have giant tax breaks. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

Despite campaign promises, White House eyes new changes to Social Security and Medicare

“I will never do anything that will jeopardize or hurt Social Security or Medicare,” Trump vowed in 2024. I have bad news for voters who believed him.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

“Will John James actually show up for these Republican debates, or will he find more excuses not to attend? Whether James shows or not, the Republican field’s messiness and extremism will be on full display.”
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John James Doesn’t Say If He’ll Participate in GOP Primary Debates - Michigan Democratic Party

Comes as James hasn’t answered questions on his support for cuts to Medicaid or the Epstein files LANSING — John James’ campaign for governor didn’t respond to The Detroit News on if he’ll…

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