Earlier this week, Michigan Democrat Party Chair Lavora Barnes received criticism for calling millions of Michiganders racists because they support Donald Trump. Barnes doubled down on the statements on Monday, and thus far leading Michigan Democrats, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Gary Peters, have been silent on the inflammatory remarks. None of this comes as a surprise, however, as they’ve also failed to address Democrat nominee Joe Biden’s long history of bigoted comments and policy decisions that have been detrimental to the African American community. In 1977 then-Senator Joe Biden worried that de-segregation would cause his children to grow up “in a racial jungle.” In 1987, Presidential Candidate Biden boasted about receiving an award from George Wallace and said Delaware was on the South's side in the Civil War. In 1994, Senator Biden was on “the front line” of advocating for policies that led to mass incarceration and referred to black youths as “predators.” In the 2012 Vice President Biden fanned racial tensions by saying Republicans were going to put African Americans “back in chains.” And in 2020, Joe Biden insinuated that black people couldn’t think for themselves when he said, “If you have a problem figuring out whether you're for me or Trump, then you ain't black.” “For nearly five decades, Joe Biden has backed policies and made statements that are totally unacceptable. Yet Whitmer, Peters, and Barnes have remained silent,” said Laura Cox, Michigan Republican Party Chairman. Cox continued, “It’s time for Michigan Democrats to come to terms with the hypocrisy that lies within their party,... More >

While Protests Rock the Nation, Gary Peters Hides. As protests continue across the state and nation, many political leaders have taken the initiative to call for peace and understanding. On Sunday, Combat Veteran and Detroit Businessman John James joined Fox News in a compassionate plea to stop dishonoring George Floyd by senselessly destroying property. That same day Congressman Fred Upton joined peaceful demonstrators in Benton Harbor. However, Michigan, Senator Gary Peters has yet to appear in public on the issue and instead has simply released a statement. “While peaceful protesters demand justice, and rioters have taken advantage of this tragedy, Gary Peters hides behind a statement, so he doesn’t have to face controversy in an election year,” said Laura Cox, Michigan Republican Party Chairman “Michigan needs a real leader who will fight for the people, for their constitutional rights, and for the end of violence. Not a career politician like Gary Peters, who puts his head in the sand every time there is trouble.” More >

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer testified to the Congressional Energy and Commerce Committee on Michigan’s coronavirus response. Whitmer was joined by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Colorado Governor Jared Polis. Whitmer used the hearing as yet another platform to bash the Trump Administration’s coronavirus response that started back in January before Whitmer herself took any action. Here are the facts on Governor Whitmer’s Botched Coronavirus Response: Governor Whitmer failed to file an initial request for a disaster declaration for the state of Michigan with FEMA, lagging behind dozens of other states. Gretchen Whitmer deepened the panic of the already difficult coronavirus situation by falsely claiming the federal government was diverting supplies from Michigan. The Governor continues to complain that Michigan does not have enough PPE and testing supplies, despite passing on compliant swabs. Whitmer’s over 100 blanketed, and vague executive orders caused undue stress and confusion across the state. Governor Whitmer gave little to no guidance or details on her executive overreach leading to a car seat being banned, among other mishaps across the state. Michigan lagged behind in COVID-19 contact tracing because Whitmer and her administration appointed a known Democrat operative to a no-bid contract for the highly sensitive data project. Despite denying having any knowledge of how and why the contract was executed with the partisan firm, emails show Whitmer’s office gave the green light to put the Democrat company in charge. Whitmer and her administration allowed coronavirus to ravage nursing homes and extended care facilities. The Governor allowed... More >

On Monday, Democrat Party Chair Lavora Barnes doubled down on inflammatory comments in which she insisted that supporters of President Trump are “racists,” and that they are “the reason Black people are being murdered for being Black.” Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox then called the comments “unacceptable,” Barnes responded by telling the press that it was Cox’s job “to listen, not speak.” In response, Cox issued the following statement: “I refuse to stay silent while 2.3 million Michiganders are accused of being racists and bigots. Unfortunately, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Gary Peters cannot say the same. Our state is hurting, and their party chair is working to drive a deeper wedge, instead of working for unity. Is it now the official position of the Michigan Democrat Party that anyone who disagrees with their left-wing progressive agenda is a racist? If so, this is truly a sad day for American democracy and political discourse in our state. Michiganders deserve to know if their governor and junior senator agree with this position.” More >

Yesterday, Michigan Democrat Party Chair Lavora Barnes released a statement calling supporters of President Donald Trump, “racist” adding “you are the reason Black people are being murdered for being Black.” The inflammatory remarks were renounced Monday afternoon by Michigan Republican Chairman Laura Cox in an email to supporters. Within hours of Barnes incendiary remarks, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement calling for unity but made no mention of Barnes blanket statement calling over 2 million Michiganders racist. This begs the question, do prominent Michigan Democrats like Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Gary Peters condone such statements? “As peaceful protests have degraded into looting and violence, we must come together as Americans to bring about positive change. Lavora Barnes calling over 2 million Michiganders racist only fans the flames,” said Laura Cox, Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party. Cox continued, “As representatives for all Michiganders, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Gary Peters must condemn Lavora Barnes' statement immediately. It is time to put the people of Michigan above politics.” More >