The Republican gubernatorial candidate predicts he’ll narrowly defeat Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, who he claims “wants to tax everything that moves.” Then, as governor, he’ll focus on fixing the state’s roads.
2018 Michigan governor race
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Truth Squad | Does Bill Schuette care if sick people can get insurance?
A Gretchen Whitmer ad goes beyond criticizing Schuette for his efforts to abolish the ACA. She says he favors letting insurance companies decide whether to cover people with pre-existing medical conditions.
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Bill Schuette says failing schools must improve or face consequences
The Republican candidate for governor said in an interview he wants to reward improving schools with more funds. For those that aren’t: every option is on the table.
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Schuette and Whitmer’s tax, spending plans for Michigan don’t add up
Lots of promises. Few details. Both would create deficits. A closer look at how the candidates for Michigan governor plan to pay for all their promises.
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Gretchen Whitmer’s plan for Michigan: $3B of promises and wishful thinking
The Democratic governor candidate is pledging to fix roads and education while barely raising taxes. Much of her plans, though, involve the most optimistic of projections and would create budget holes.
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Bill Schuette wants to fix roads while cutting taxes. Good luck with that.
Economists say Schuette’s plan of pain-free tax cuts and fixing roads with no new revenues is from the realm of make-believe.
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Bill Schuette, Gretchen Whitmer push for bus fixes to help Detroit schools
Candidates for Michigan governor say they can help crisis of Detroit kids switching schools too often, tanking test scores.
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Truth Squad | Michigan Republicans, Schuette mislead on Nassar
The prosecution of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing his former patients, has emerged in new attacks in the Michigan governor’s race.
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Bill Schuette no longer touts Trump ties, but president’s shadow follows
Michigan’s November election will be all about President Donald Trump, whether the candidates for governor like it or not. (Spoiler alert: Democrats like it.)
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Turning Gretchen Whitmer into Granholm, a Republican gamble in governor race
Republicans say Gretchen Whitmer would push the same tax and economic policies as Michigan’s last Democratic governor, Jennifer Granholm. The record is more complicated.