April 25, 2020 COVID-19 survivor State Rep. Karen Whitsett decries Michigan's censure attempt: 'I'm not going to be silenced' As long as there are residents in the state of Michigan who need help and who need a voice, Democratic Congresswoman Karen Whitsett promised Saturday that she will not be silenced.Â
April 25, 2020 Michigan House Speaker wants to hold Gov. Whitmer's coronavirus restrictions to account, calls on her to 'be more reasonable' The Michigan state legislature is working to ensure that its residents have oversight over Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan House of Representatives Speaker and Republican Lee Chatfield promised Saturday.Â
April 25, 2020 Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends modified stay-at-home order into May, as lawmakers intervene Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday extended the state’s stay-at-home order to May 15, while making some revisions to the policy -- even as the state’s legislature has scheduled a special session to launch a committee to review her actions in response to the coronavirus crisis.
April 25, 2020 Gowdy warns governors 'there has to be a rational basis' for coronavirus restrictions The nation's governors must be aware that Americans will tolerate only so much infringement on their personal freedoms, even in a time of national emergency, before they express outrage, former House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., said Friday night.
April 24, 2020 Charlie Hurt: Michigan governor's actions raise questions about her political motives Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's actions surrounding coronavirus "stay-at-home" measures are raising questions about her political motives, Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ contributor Charlie Hurt said Friday.
April 24, 2020 Michigan Gov. Whitmer faces protest outside her home as lawmakers mull curbing her powers Protesters gathered outside the home of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday -- the same day reports emerged that she plans to extend the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home order by two weeks until May 15.
April 23, 2020 Whitmer backtracks after COVID-19 contract awarded to Dem consultant who said Trump should 'get coronavirus ASAP' Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration acknowledged Tuesday that normal protocols were bypassed when a no-bid contract for coronavirus contact tracing was awarded by the state to Great Lakes Community Engagement, which is operated well-known Democratic consultant Michael Kolehouse -- who has previously written that President Trump should "get Coronavirus ASAP" and that someone should "do the country a favor and cough on that man," Facebook posts reviewed by Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ show.
April 22, 2020 Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Poll: Biden tops Trump in Michigan, where Gov. Whitmer is more popular than president Majorities of Michigan voters are concerned about coronavirus, think President Trump was too slow reacting to it, and favor waiting to reopen the economy.
April 22, 2020 Karl Rove: Biden making VP pick public because he's 'desperate' to break through Presidential candidate Joe Biden is "desperately trying to find a way to be a part of the dialogue," Rove said.
April 22, 2020 Biden opens up on typically private running mate search A presidential nominee’s search for a running mate has traditionally been shrouded in secrecy. But as Joe Biden begins his official hunt for a vice presidential nominee, he’s being vocal about the selection process.