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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1m

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 · 42m

“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 · 2h

"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 · 3h

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

photo of a billboard with a beautiful blue sky spotted with clouds behind it. Billboard has an image of Mike Duggan looking like a sellout with the text

Maga Money
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 4h

"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 · 5h

"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 · 6h

“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 · 7h

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 · 8h

"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 · 23h

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 · 1d

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.

b&w image of Mike Rogers with a quote reading "I support all restrictions on abortion."

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

"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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 4d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

“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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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

“Mike Rogers, John James, and Tom Barrett have made it clear that they are willing to let nearly half a million Michiganders see their health care premiums more than double — all so they can protect tax handouts for billionaires.” -MDP Chair Curtis Hertel michigandems.com/disastrous-h...

“Disastrous Health Care Cuts” Backed By Rogers, James and Barrett Could Cause Michiganders’ Premiums to “Skyrocket” - Michigan Democratic Party

Mike Rogers, John James and Tom Barrett support health care cuts that could cause premiums to more than double on average for nearly 500,000 Michiganders LANSING — In case you missed it, while…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to the leadership of Gov Whitmer, Sen. Brinks, @sarahanthony.bsky.social, and @jasonmorganmi.bsky.social, Michigan is investing in more public transit. This will open opportunity for people to get around all across our state! www.detroittransit.org/fy26-mi-budg...

Advocacy Works! $160 million more for transit in MI budget! - Transportation Riders United

Despite being several days late, the Michigan Legislature finally passed a budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which started Oct 1 of 2025. Our 9 months of advocacy and activism paid off!! The new MI budget…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

NEW AUDIO: Mike Duggan is shamelessly defending Donald Trump’s Medicaid cuts. Duggan is wrong for Michigan.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

Healthier moms. Healthier babies. Stronger families. Healthier communities. That's the kind of investments our state is making thanks to Democrats in Lansing. www.freep.com/story/news/l...

Michigan cash aid program for moms and babies gets 'massive investment' in state budget

The additional funding will allow Rx Kids to expand to more low-income communities and reach about 100,000 babies over the next few years.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

“Mike Duggan’s campaign is being bankrolled by MAGA donors and loyalists to Donald Trump, and now he’s dismissing concerns of Michiganders who are going to lose their care because of the GOP’s devastating health care cuts." michigandems.com/new-duggan-s...

NEW: Duggan Says Trump’s Medicaid Cuts “Are Not as Bad as They Look” - Michigan Democratic Party

Comes as more than 700,000 Michiganders are set to lose their health care LANSING — New reporting today from the Detroit Metro Times revealed that Mike Duggan said behind closed doors last week that…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 1d

“Mike Rogers and his GOP allies are supporting a government shutdown so they can spike health care costs for Michigan families and protect tax giveaways for billionaires. They created this crisis and bear responsibility for this shutdown.” - Curtis Hertel michigandems.com/michigan-dem...

Michigan Dems Sound Alarm on Skyrocketing Health Care Costs as GOP Forces Federal Shutdown - Michigan Democratic Party

Health care premiums are set to double on average for nearly 500,000 Michiganders due to GOP health care cuts backed by Rogers, James, Barrett and Huizenga VIRTUAL — As Republicans continue to force…

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

This budget will "provide tax breaks to seniors and working families, protect access to affordable health care, feed every child free meals at school, help our students succeed academically, and ensure Michiganders are safe in their communities.” -Gretchen Whitmer www.wilx.com/2025/10/03/m...

Michigan lawmakers pass $81B state budget with increase in road funding

The budget includes a 24% tax hike on marijuana.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

Behind closed doors, MAGA-backed Mike Duggan "downplayed the impact" of Donald Trump's Medicaid cuts and said they “aren’t as bad as they look” — even as hundreds of thousands of Michiganders are set to lose their health care. 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 · 2d

Trump and his GOP enablers are coming for Social Security. They'll cut a piece here and slash a benefit there until there's nothing left. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

Hundreds of thousands 'may lose benefits as Trump plans overhaul'

The change is also supposedly one of many being considered by the administration in an effort to overhaul the federal safety net.

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