U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar tried to appeal to female voters last week ahead of Mother’s Day with a glossy mail ad that arrived in mailboxes in the 13th Congressional District 13 weeks before the Aug. 6 Democratic primary.
The message in the ad talked about Senedar’s mother and wife Shashi, along with pictures of his family and mothers in this world.
“In Congress, I have tried to follow the lessons these strong women taught me,” Thanedar wrote. “I have championed abortion rights, fought for equal pay, fought against all forms of discrimination, and worked to empower women.”
Oddly, the ad also featured another mother from Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmerthe same Democrat who gave Mr. Thanedar’s main primary opponent, the state senator. Adam HollierWork as Secretary of the Michigan Department of Veterans Affairs.
Thanedar’s email did not identify Whitmer in writing, only showing a photo of her and the governor. But the image suggests Mr. Seneder has the support of the state chief executive for re-election to Mr. Hollier and the Detroit City Council. Mary Waters The primary will almost certainly lead to victory in the November general election.
Whitmer said she did not give Senedal permission to use her image in advertising. helen harea spokesperson for Whitmer’s “Fight Like Hell” political action committee.
“Use of this photo for campaign purposes is not authorized and the Governor has not endorsed this election,” Hare said in a statement.
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Uncommitted Democrats support ‘sanitized’ practices
The news comes after reports that the White House and Democratic leaders are discussing making the party’s nominating convention partially virtual in August to minimize the threat of disruption at the high-profile rally. The Commit People’s Movement is demanding a meeting with Democratic National Committee leaders.
Leaders of the Uncommit movement, which started in Michigan, said the party is trying to avoid debate on the issue. President Joe Biden’s support for his positions on Israeli and Palestinian rights; they don’t have it.
“The DNC’s efforts to sideline real debate and sanitize the convention undermine the spirit of democracy that our party’s voting base expects us to uphold.” Abbas Alawiea spokesperson for Uncommitted.
“Open your party’s doors to real debate, let your representatives speak freely, and show that your party still stands for the fundamental ideals of freedom and democracy.”
Abbas said the group wants to meet with the convention’s senior planners and the DNC chair. jamie harrison To allow representatives to attend in person and “speak freely”.
Politico reports that some party leaders are pushing for the August convention in Chicago to be a hybrid, similar to the coronavirus-era convention four years ago. reported that they are considering combining in-person speeches from Biden and others with pre-recorded content to reduce opportunities for demonstrators. Or a heckler gets in the way.
The conversation came amid protests on campuses across the country over the war, and demonstrators frequently appearing in venues and audiences where Biden speaks. Anger over Biden’s support for Israel in the Gaza war spread throughout Michigan’s communities, with more than 100,000 residents voting “irresponsible” in protest during February’s Democratic presidential primary.
The Uncommitted movement won delegates in Michigan’s 6th and 12th Congressional Districts. Abbas won his candidacy on Saturday to represent the Uncommitted Movement at the convention as a delegate to the 12th Congressional District. Rima Mohammadformer chairman of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education, was elected as the sixth representative.
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From Raimondo to Mackinaw
Gina Raimondo, US Secretary of Commerce Organizers announced last week that he is the latest speaker announced at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference, which the Detroit Regional Chamber will host at the end of the month.
“We look forward to speaking one-on-one with her about her extraordinary career, including leadership of the Department of Commerce and her leadership role in policy and public administration developments that we believe are important.” It affects our business, including infrastructure investment and employment law,” the businessman said. Suzanne Shank, chair of this year’s conference. “That was a huge accomplishment in our view.”
The conference will also include a bipartisan debate among U.S. Senate candidates who are top in the polls, based on research by Lansing-based polling firm Glengariff Group, starting May 30 at 5:30 p.m. .
Three Republicans and three Democrats have been invited to participate: Democratic Reps. Elissa Slotkin Holly’s hill harper Detroit’s Nasser Beydoun Dearborn and Republican mike rogers Brighton, Sandy Pensler Grosse Pointe Park and Justin Amash of Cascade Township.television journalist Devin Sirian WDIV (channel 4) and rick alvin WOOD-TV’s will moderate the discussion.
“We are working with all offices to confirm their offices for this opportunity,” said Detroit Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. Sandy Barua Said.
“This format obviously allows both parties to be on stage at the same time, which is unique and really encourages candidates to speak to a broader audience rather than just their base of voters.” This creates a different dynamic.” ”
Other speakers on the agenda include: Governor Gretchen Whitmerformer mansion speaker paul ryanRepublican, Wisconsin; US Senator Debbie StabenowD-Lansing; Gary PetersD Bloomfield Township; US Congressman Tim WalbergR-Tipton, lisa mcclainR-Bruce Township, Detroit Mayor Mike Dugganstate legislature Speaker Joe TatePresident, University of Michigan santa onoPresident, Michigan State University Kevin GuskiewiczNBC News.” Chuck Todd and Suzanne P. ClarkPresident and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
State Republican Party plans convention
The Michigan Republican Party has begun making plans to hold the Republican National Convention from July 15th to 18th at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Michigan delegates attending the convention will be staying at a hotel in Madison, Wisconsin, according to a party email reviewed by The Detroit News.
“The hotel is located just over an hour from Fiserv Forum,” he wrote. tyson shepherdthe executive director of the Michigan Republican Party, said in a recent message to delegates.
Representatives were also chosen Ann Derrill Genesee County’s 8th Congressional District Republican Party Chairman will chair the delegation.and they chose Pete HoekstraChairman of the Michigan Republican Party; Bronwyn Haltom Kalamazoo County legislators will represent the state on the convention’s platform committee.
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Tweets of the week
Insider Report’s Tweet of the Week is presented to journalists in recognition of social media posts from the past week that were notable, or perhaps just funny. rachel louise just.
Mr. Just, who previously covered politics in Michigan but now works in Arizona, is working on a TV show that will be a new version of “The Office,” about a newspaper in a Midwestern town. Reacted to the news that it was in production.
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