Few would argue with Schuette’s point that Michigan’s public schools must vastly improve. We’re struggling, but are we the worst?
Michigan Truth Squad
For too long some Michigan politicians and their consultants have stretched the truth, broken trust with citizens, and ignored the consequences of the things they say. The result is undue mistrust in our political process, one that is ultimately controlled by citizens – ideally informed citizens like you who are taking the time to learn about the issues and the people who represent them in our representative democracy.
The Michigan Truth Squad is a reporting project of Bridge Magazine and The Center for Michigan. Each analysis is produced by the staff of Bridge Magazine and freelancers with deep experience in state politics and policy. Our Truth Squad team has more than 100 years of combined experience as journalists covering Michigan politics, public policy, and current events.
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Truth Squad: Koch brothers group attacks Gretchen Whitmer’s tax votes
Gretchen Whitmer voted for tax increases in the Michigan Senate. Did they help drive the state economy into the ground and result in 500,000 job losses?
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Truth Squad: Shri Thanedar deflects blame for dire stories on lab animals
News reports that beagles and monkeys were left behind at a New Jersey testing lab that went bankrupt have put Democratic candidate for Michigan governor Shri Thanedar on the defensive. He blames a creditor for any problems.
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Michigan Truth Squad: Brian Calley says Bill Schuette once supported abortion
A campaign ad from Lt. Gov. Brian Calley accuses Republican rival for governor Bill Schuette of flip-flopping on abortion. Schuette calls that a lie, cites anti-abortion voting record.
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Michigan Truth Squad: Bill Schuette’s stand on transparent government
The Michigan attorney general claimed to be the only Republican gubernatorial candidate with a plan to increase government accountability. Is he?
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Michigan Truth Squad: Democrat candidates blast Nestlé’s ‘free’ water
In the race for Michigan governor, Democrats are widely condemning the state’s decision to allow Nestlé to pump up to 400 gallons per minute of water from one Osceola County well. Does their rhetoric match the facts?
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Truth Squad: Calley PAC goes on attack, misfires on ‘Shady Schuette’ ad
PAC for Lt. Gov. Brian Calley lambastes GOP governor frontrunner Bill Schuette in cartoonish ad that stretches truth.
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Truth Squad: Brian Calley unjustly claims credit for Michigan recovery.
Michigan lieutenant governor points to tax cuts that he says grew the economy, but his latest ad omits large swaths of his legislative history on taxes.
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Truth Squad: Schuette says Calley ‘failed’ Michigan, deserted GOP and Trump
Attorney General Bill Schuette releases ad blasting Lt. Gov. Brian Calley for his votes as the Republican race for governor heats up.
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Truth Squad: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder takes high road in endorsing Calley
Upbeat TV ad urges Republicans to vote for lieutenant governor to “continue the comeback” in Michigan.