Shri Thanedar is running in one of the nation’s most reliably Democratic districts. He’s sought to assure Detroiters worried about losing a Black representative in Congress.
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Thanedar assures Black Detroiters: ‘This seat is owned by the people’
State Rep. Shri Thanedar, winner of a crowded primary for Michigan’s 13th District, discusses reparations, Black representation and the influence of special interests in elections.
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Gibbs upsets Meijer, Stevens and Thanedar win Michigan Congress races
Former Trump official John Gibbs knocks out freshman Rep. Peter Meijer, while Rep. Haley Stevens cruises over Rep. Andy Levin. Shri Thanedar ahead in 13th District.
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IDs for undocumented workers? And other surprises from Michigan Democrats
Five surprises from Democratic governor candidates. One wants more services for undocumented workers. Another would prepare for a recession with construction jobs. A third can’t say when it’s raining.
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Shri Thanedar: Fix Michigan schools by taxing rich, reforming prisons
Democratic entrepreneur proposes need-based school funding, graduated income taxes and massive infrastructure repairs.
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Michigan Democrats running for governor strike similar policy goals
With the exception of healthcare, there were no major disagreements at first official Democratic governor’s debate in 2018
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Democrat Shri Thanedar releases tax returns in Michigan governor race
The entrepreneur’s returns show he made over $17 million in 2016 from the sale of his chemical testing laboratory in Michigan
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I read the memoirs of Michigan governor candidates so you don’t have to
Three books in four days: Lessons from would-be chief executives. (You’ll never guess who worked as a ‘head potato boy’) Oh, and there will be a quiz.
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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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Which Michigan governor candidates disclosed 2017 taxes, and which haven’t
Only five of nine candidates for Michigan governor have shared their 2017 tax returns with Bridge, in a year when politicians are calling for greater transparency from candidates for public office.