07/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/12/2024 16:18
Dems lifted up President Biden this week, reminded voters of the dangers of Trump, and helped Michiganders in every aspect of their lives
LANSING - This week, Michigan Democrats were once again hard at work supporting President Biden and getting the job done here in Lansing. We continued to remind voters of the facts: Joe Biden has stood up for Michiganders time and time again on the issues that Michiganders care about. Michigan is fired up to send President Biden and Vice President Harris back to the White House, and we are so proud to have the president back in Detroit today to show the country that we will send Trump and his MAGA Republicans packing.
Stateside, Michigan Dems wrapped up a busy budget season to send billions of dollars into our communities, our schools, and our students - while some Michigan Republicans were busy being under investigation for sexual assault and weapons charges. Once again, Dems have delivered lower costs, investments in students, and a brighter future for Michiganders with this budget.
Read more from the week below:
Michigan Democratic delegates and Detroit-area lawmakers emphasized their support for his candidacy and the threats to our democracy should Trump with this November. Between Project 2025 and Trump's promises to gut the ACA, reproductive rights, and our democracy, it is more important than ever that we band together to beat Trump and his MAGA extremist candidates:
CNN: Democratic convention delegates say they're loyal to Biden and balk at other options
Detroit News: 14 Detroit-area Democratic state lawmakers express 'unwavering' support for Biden
Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes echoed the delegates' support for Joe Biden, reminding voters of all the historic accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration over the past four years. Whether on lowering costs or fighting for our basic rights, President Biden has been our steadfast ally every single time, never balking from a fight:
ClickonDetroit: Michigan Democrats defend President Joe Biden amid reelection doubts
To highlight the risks of that MAGA extremism, Michigan Dems uplifted every Republican Senate candidate's extensive anti-abortion record. When Roe was overturned, Mike Rogers, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash all celebrated the devastating loss of rights for millions of Michiganders. Each candidate is as extremist as the next, and we cannot let any of them anywhere near the Senate:
Here in Michigan, Democrats highlighted the landmark features of the budget that will grow Michigan's economy and support students of all ages, from kindergarten all the way to their first two years of college. This budget is just another way that Democrats have delivered on their promise of ensuring that everyone can make it in Michigan:
Detroit Free Press: Michigan public school students to have free breakfast and lunch again this year
WXYZ: New state budget includes free community college tuition for high school graduates
Crain's Detroit Business: Michigan to create $60M innovation fund to launch startups
Democrats are fired up and delivering for Michiganders every day - here are some great highlights from Michigan Dems this week:
Thanks for standing with us as we fight for the fate of our democracy, same time next week? Til then.
Signing off,
Michigan Dems
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