A Southfield Super PAC releases an irresponsible ad accusing Republican candidate for governor Bill Schuette of failing to act on the behalf of victims of water contamination. In fact, he has sued on their behalf.
2018 Michigan governor race
Posted inMichigan Truth Squad
Truth Squad | Bill Schuette goes low, accusing Whitmer of terror sympathy
Why talk about Michigan potholes when you can attack your opponent about Middle East terrorism? Bill Schuette goes for the jugular, and earns a misleading rating from Truth Squad
Posted inChildren & Families
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on Obamacare, other health issues
Democrat Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Bill Schuette offer Michigan voters a clear choice on healthcare issues. And nowhere are their policy differences more stark than on the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan voters to governor candidates: Fix the roads, schools, insurance
At a recent Truth Tour stop, voters tell Bridge their concerns mostly align with top issues identified by Bill Schuette and Gretchen Whitmer in their campaigns for governor.
Posted inMichigan Truth Squad
Truth Squad | Michigan Democratic Party attacks Bill Schuette on health care
Schuette says he wants to preserve insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions. Yet as Attorney General, the gubernatorial candidate joined suits to block Obamacare, which protects those with pre-existing conditions.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Schuette goes to bat for ExxonMobil; brief calls climate change ‘unsettled science’
Last month, the Michigan attorney general signed a court filing in support of energy giant that claims debate about global warming is still ‘raging’ among scientists. Spoiler alert: It’s not.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Gretchen Whitmer officially taps Garlin Gilchrist II as running mate
Whitmer’s announcement came as Democrats and Republicans prepare for their nominating conventions — and days after GOP Attorney General Bill Schuette named Kent County Clerk and former state Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons.
Posted inMichigan Government
Get to know Garlin Gilchrist II, Gretchen Whitmer's pick for Lt. Governor
Garlin Gilchrist, 35, is not well known outside Detroit so it’s unclear how many votes he can inspire as candidate for Michigan’s lt. governor under Gretchen Whitmer. He does bring smarts, national organizing skills and diversity.
Posted inMichigan Government
Bill Schuette picks Lisa Posthumus Lyons as running mate for Michigan governor
The former state representative and current Kent County clerk has deep ties in the critical west Michigan voting bloc, but has also shown a distaste for President Donald Trump.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan flexes clout, mostly scores with Dem wins
The mayor got behind Gretchen Whitmer and targeted lawmakers who fought auto insurance reforms. But Duggan candidates had some big misses, too.