LANSING, Mich., March 11, 2020 – The following statement is from Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox regarding yesterday’s announcement by Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor that he would be supporting Democrat Joe Biden for President. “It’s no shock that Mike Taylor is supporting Joe Biden for President, after all he is not really a Republican. No fiscally-minded conservative would ever spend $340,000 of taxpayer money on a modern art ‘landmark’ which has been compared to a ‘golden butthole’. Clearly, Mike Taylor is nothing more than a political opportunist. Just two months ago, Taylor accepted an invitation to the White House and praised thePresident. He then praised Mayor Pete. Then praised Michael Bloomberg.” “The fact is, Joe Biden spent the last 30 years voting for trade deals which cost Michigan nearly 170,000 manufacturing jobs. Under President Trump’s leadership, 20,000 manufacturing jobs have moved back to our state and over 100,000 jobs have been created overall. Donald Trump’s America First message was the reason Macomb County flipped in 2016, and the promises he’s kept are the reason why it will go for him again in 2020. Clearly, it takes one ‘golden butthole’ to know another. ” More >

As blue-collar workers are set to, once again, be one of Michigan’s most vital electorates in this November’s Presidential election – they also have become the latest target of former Vice President Joe Biden’s public aggressions. Before winning yesterday’s Democrat Presidential Primary in Michigan, Joe Biden told a Detroit worker he was “full of s***” and going as far as to say he would “slap him in the face.” This morning, in an interview with Fox & Friends, the worker who found himself at the receiving end of Biden’s subversive threats called the behavior “disturbing”, saying that “he kind of just went off the deep end.” Despite Michigan becoming the center of the political universe yesterday, the state’s junior senator has been silent on the topic – leaving many to wonder where he stands on Biden’s public outbursts with supporters. Yet, Gary Peters failure to stand up to party leadership is nothing new. Just this week, Peters opted to stall subpoenas of the Ukrainian oil and gas firm, Burisma, that has been connected to the former Vice President and his son, Hunter Biden. “As to be expected, Senator Gary Peters is no different than the ranks of the status-quo Democrat leadership he seeks to protect.” said Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair, Terry Bowman. Bowman continued, “As a 24-year UAW-Ford autoworker, I can tell you firsthand how fed up American workers are with the Democrats. They use us for our votes and forget us until their elections roll around again. Peters continues... More >

LANSING, Mich., March 10, 2020 – The following statement is from Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox regarding tonight’s Democrat Presidential Primary results. “It’s obvious Gretchen Whitmer has Washington ambitions, and in ‘a slap in the face’ to Michigan voters she put her thumb firmly on the scale for Joe Biden who showed today he lacks the temperament to be president. In the end, it doesn’t matter who emerges from their circus of a primary, President Trump’s record of success will carry him to victory here in Michigan, and across our nation this November.” More >

LANSING, Mich., March 10, 2020 – The Michigan Republican Party released the following statement on behalf of Chairman Laura Cox: “Today’s resounding victory is a clear sign that Michiganders are ready for four more years of President Trump’s leadership. Our state is flourishing, the economy is booming, and trade is fairer for workers. Reelecting President Trump means our state and our nation will only grow stronger, safer and more prosperous over the next four years. The best is truly yet to come.” More >

LANSING, Mich., March 10, 2020 – According to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, tonight’s voting results could take a full day to be processed due to an increase in absentee ballots. However, absentee ballot turnout for the Michigan Presidential Primary is on track to be less than either the 2016 or 2018 General Elections, which were both counted the night of the election. This begs the question, is Jocelyn Benson playing politics with Michigan’s voting results to get her election rule changes passed? “It’s hard to understand why it would take until Wednesday to count all the absentee ballots when absentee turnout is less than the last two General Elections.” said Laura Cox, Michigan Republican Party Chairman. Cox continued, “Those elections were called the same day, yet Jocelyn Benson claims it can’t be done this time. Why? Is it because she didn’t have clerks properly prepared, or is this an intentional delay so she can push more of her radical voting law changes? Regardless one thing is abundantly clear - whether it’s waiting at Benson’s branch offices, or waiting on voting results…don’t expect Jocelyn Benson to get the job done on time.” More >

LANSING, Mich., March 10, 2020 – Gary Peters says he’ll support “whoever” voters choose in the Democrat Primary election, and he refuses to share who he’ll be casting his vote for today. Voters are left only to guess who Peters aligns with, based on his past record. In the past, Peters repeatedly attempted to win over the progressive left. As recently as February 2019, Peters sought to gain progressive support. At that time, Peters made a statement to the progressive caucus at the Michigan Democratic Party Convention saying, "[Democrats] are 95 percent together on everything. I guarantee you we are completely opposed to every single thing the Republicans are about.” https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/21583/video_michigan_democrats_silence_sen_gary_peters_with_medicare_for_all_chant Peters declined to attend the dozens of Democrat Presidential events this weekend across the state of Michigan. Gary Peters says he’s focused on what’s best for Michigan, but the truth is, he’s focused on doing what’s best for his friends on the left. From backing dangerous policies like Medicare for All and the Green New Deal, to shielding the son ofDemocrat frontrunner Joe Biden from investigation, Peters is interested in his political career more than the lives of Michiganders. This shouldn’t surprise us, when we know he votes in line with his boss, Chuck Schumer, 95% of the time. More >

LANSING, Mich., March 10, 2020 – As Michiganders go to the polls to help decide the Democrat nominee for President, former Vice President Joe Biden threated to physically assault a Michigan factory worker who questioned him about his stance on gun control. During the exchange, Biden told the worker he’d “slap him in the face” and that he was “full of sh*t”. The video can be found here. “With his frequent mental fumbles and now threats of physical violence against a hardworking Michigan voter, it’s abundantly clear the pressures of the campaign have exposed the real Joe Biden.” said Laura Cox, Michigan Republican Party Chairman. Cox continued, “Joe Biden owes that worker an apology, and it’s evident he no longer has the temperament to serve in the highest office in our nation.” More >

n Case You Missed It, Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox recently wrote an article for the Detroit News on Governor Whitmer’s focus on herpolitical aspirations and a future in Washington. Governor Whitmer is jetting off across the country to fancy fundraisers hosted by the liberal elite instead of focusing on Michigan. It is clear Governor Whitmer cares more about Democrat national politics and finding a new job in Washington than the people of Michigan. Read the full article by Laura Cox below. Opinion: Whitmer should keep her focus on MichiganBy Laura Cox, Detroit News The booming Trump economy has spurred the lowest unemployment in generations. People without jobs are finding them, and people with jobs are finding promotions. Unfortunately for Michigan residents, one of these job seekers is our own governor, Gretchen Whitmer, who is putting her personal ambitions and partisan politics ahead of solving problems and serving our state. Coasting along on the prosperity of the Trump economy, Whitmer is laser focused on finding a new job in Washington, instead of doing the job she promised to do. Whitmer is so out of touch with reality that she delivered the Democrat’s pessimistic State of the Union response, despite the fact that Michigan has added over 100,000 jobs since President Donald Trump assumed office, more than 20,000 of which are in manufacturing. This makes sense, since Whitmer cares more about Democratic national politics than she does about the people of Michigan. It’s why Whitmer spends a lot of... More >

Sanders, Peters vow to throw support behind “whoever” Who should be the Democrats’ nominee for President? Sen. Gary Peters and his pal Sen. Bernie Sanders’ response: Whoever, doesn’t matter. In an interview with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC, Sanders stated “If Biden walks into the convention, or at the end of the process, has more votes than me, he’s the winner.” Likewise, Peters told the Washington Post “I’m supporting whoever the Democratic candidate for president is,” in attempt to skirt the topic. Peters’ non-answer is a desperate attempt to cover his tracks. Both Peters’ failure to stand up to party leadership to protect Michigan, and his willingness to follow suit with an outspoken socialist like Sanders should alarm voters. Peters has said that Sanders’ flagship Medicare for All is “the path forward” and “probably where we are going to go.” Peters has also signaled that he supports “aspects” of the job-killing Green New Deal. “Bernie Sanders seems to have an echo here in the State of Michigan and his name is Gary Peters!” said Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox. “Whether it’s Medicare For All or the Green New Deal, you can expect Gary Peters to choose progressive policies over what’s best for the state of Michigan.” More >

A look behind Peters’ Investigation Hypocrisy This Wednesday, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is set to vote on a subpoena of the Ukrainian oil and gas firm, Burisma. The firm has been linked to both to Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter. Gary Peters - a ranking official on the committee - is actively blocking the committee’s intent to move forward with the investigation in his latest move. On Monday, Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) called out Peters and his staff for hindering the investigation. Here are the facts: 1996: Peters said then President Clinton’s impeachment “dragged on” and that he was “pleased it's all over.” 2020: Peters joined Democrats in calling for more witnesses in the impeachment trial of President Trump. TODAY: Peters is now stalling the Senate’s process to collect further information on Hunter Biden, protecting son of Democrat presidential frontrunner, Joe Biden. Peters Told The Detroit Free Press He Was “Pleased” The Impeachment Effort Against President Clinton Was Over With After The Senate Acquitted The President After The Senate’s Acquittal Of President Clinton, Peters Said “I’m Pleased It’s All Over With. … It’s Unfortunate How It Dragged On For So Long.” (“Verbatim,” Detroit Free Press, 2/13/99) (“Verbatim,” Detroit Free Press, 2/13/99) “Senator Gary Peters is a tried and true rubberstamp for Democrat leadership, who will say or do whatever it takes to protect their interests,” said Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox. Cox continued, “While Peters’ tries to claim that this shouldn’t be a ‘hyper-partisan’ issue, he has made his intention... More >