Whole Hog Politics: Inflation clouds hang over budget battle
ON THE MENU As the 2012 general election was blossoming into full flower, Gallup asked voters who was most to blame for the sorry state of the U.S. economy: Incumbent President Barack Obama or his ...
Haley Stevens eyes open Michigan Senate seat
The centrist Democrat would be a strong contender, but she's not the only one considering the newly open seat.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026
Minnesota’s Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that could open up a competitive Democratic primary as the party faces a challenging ...
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What the Hell Happened to Democrats in Detroit?
Trump won Michigan by around 80,000 votes—and urban Wayne County accounts for virtually all of it. Yes, the explanation ...
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Burton looks to consolidate voting precincts after losing polling location
Burton is beginning the process of consolidating its voting precincts ahead of the special May election after losing one of ...
Democrats unveil state legislative map for the next election cycle
The arm of the Democratic Party focused on state legislative races announced its initial target map for the upcoming election ...
Unemployment claims in Michigan declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 7,866 ...