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* Bob LaBrant, Former Michigan Chamber of Commerce Legal Advisor, Longtime Lobbyist

Michigan Chamber

Another huge week in Michigan politics:  Former House Speaker Lee Chatfield, already embroiled in a criminal investigation into sexual abuse charges, is now under the microscope for massive off-the-books spending out of his political slush fund Michigan Republican co-chair Meshawn Maddock is facing pushback for an allegedly racist tweet directed at Lt. Governor Garland Gilchrist, along with a federal investigation into the forged Electoral College documents scandal Governor Whitmer’s State of the State message leads with repeal of the very unpopular Snyder pension tax Whitmer gets a big political push from GM’s announcement of $7-billion in new Michigan investments  Joining the conversation is a legendary figure in Michigan politics, Bob LaBrant. LaBrant served the Michigan Chamber of Commerce for 34 years, heading the political and legal programs. He is known nationally for his help in organizing corporate, association and chamber political action committees.  LaBrant has been active in the redistricting process in Michigan over the past four decades. He was the primary architect of Operation Redmap – the successful 2010 effort to take control of redistricting by winning control of the Michigan Legislature. As a result of his efforts, Republicans were able to gerrymander the state to maintain control of the Legislature and congressional delegation for most of the last decade. Throughout his career, LaBrant aggressively pursued campaign finance legislation, Department of State rulings, campaign finance complaints and political litigation. And, as a longtime friend of Bob’s, I can say that even his most ardent opponents … including Mark … respect Bob for both his incredible political talent and his impeccable integrity. His role in the 2010 Michigan gerrymander is part of his excellent book “PAC Man: A Memoir”, a revealing look at the real world of contemporary Michigan politics.

Another huge week in Michigan politics: <ul> <li>Former House Speaker Lee Chatfield, already embroiled in a criminal investigation into sexual abuse charges, is now under the microscope for <a href="https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/lee-chatfield-raised-millions-traveled-often-michigan-law-kept-much-secret" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">massive off-the-books spending</a> out of his political slush fund</li> <li>Michigan Republican co-chair Meshawn Maddock is facing pushback for an allegedly <a href="https://michigandems.com/icymi-fake-elector-meshawn-maddocks-racism-towards-lg-garlin-gilchrist-becomes-the-latest-outrageous-incident-from-the-migop-co-chair/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">racist tweet</a> directed at Lt. Governor Garland Gilchrist, along with a<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/25/politics/fake-trump-electoral-certificates-justice-department/index.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> federal investigation</a> into the forged Electoral College documents scandal</li> <li>Governor Whitmer’s State of the State message leads with<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/01/26/whitmers-state-of-state-gm-auto-investments-pandemic/9213586002/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> repeal of the very unpopular Snyder pension tax</a></li> <li>Whitmer gets a big political push from <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/01/25/gm-investment-michigan-lansing-orion-electric-vehicles/6619862001/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GM’s announcement</a> of $7-billion in new Michigan investments</li> </ul> Joining the conversation is a legendary figure in Michigan politics, Bob LaBrant. LaBrant served the Michigan Chamber of Commerce for 34 years, heading the political and legal programs. He is known nationally for his help in organizing corporate, association and chamber political action committees.  LaBrant has been active in the redistricting process in Michigan over the past four decades. He was the primary architect of Operation Redmap – the successful 2010 effort to take control of redistricting by winning control of the Michigan Legislature. As a result of his efforts, Republicans were able to gerrymander the state to maintain control of the Legislature and congressional delegation for most of the last decade. Throughout his career, LaBrant aggressively pursued campaign finance legislation, Department of State rulings, campaign finance complaints and political litigation. And, as a longtime friend of Bob’s, I can say that even his most ardent opponents … including Mark … respect Bob for both his incredible political talent and his impeccable integrity. His role in the 2010 Michigan gerrymander is part of his excellent book “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/PAC-Man-Memoir-Robert-LaBrant-ebook/dp/B00NEVKMY6/ref=nodl_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAC Man: A Memoir</a>”, a revealing look at the real world of contemporary Michigan politics.

PAC Man (Guest: Bob LaBrant)

John James

Unlock Michigan

Michigan Policast for Thursday, August 6, 2020   In this episode:  Congressional races State House races Bob LaBrant on dark money &amp; Unlock Michigan John James misrepresents his military background Transcript   @RashidaTlaib @HillaryScholten @jonhoadley @KayLyme @ShriForMI     Jump to:  Segment one: Congressional races Segment two: State House races Segment three: Bob LaBrant on dark money &amp; Unlock Michigan Segment four: John James misrepresents his military background Transcript Comments  Congressional races  Tlaib wins rematch with Jones in Michigan's 13th District Rep. Rashida Tlaib – MI-13 – OpenSecrets (campaign finance) Pandemic gave some Michigan politicians an edge over competition  Michigan District 06 2020 Race – OpenSecrets (campaign finance) Michigan primary results: Rashida Tlaib cruises, Peter Meijer wins big Meijer wins West Michigan GOP primary for Congress Lawmaker Hoadley narrowly wins Democratic primary to take on Upton The Trailer: Five things we learned from the latest fundraising reports (Washington Post, may have a paywall)  MI-03 – Peter Meijer and Hillary Scholten will face off in the general. Source: OpenSecrets  “[Tom] Norton, a former Sand Lake village president, for instance, argues that he'd have more funds in his campaign coffers if donors weren't afraid of alienating his main opponents, who include Peter Meijer, the grandson of the founder of the eponymous grocery store chain and whose family is deeply connected to the state's business community, and state Rep. Lynn Afendoulis, R-Grand Rapids.” ~Source   Source: Click On Detroit MI-06 – As expected, Jon Hoadley will face Fred Upton in November (though it was a bit of a nail-biter at times …. )  Jon Hoadley, a three-term representative from Michigan’s 60th House District, was considered a major favorite coming in to the primary. As of 11:30 p.m., Aug. 4, 2020, he was trialing Jen Richardson 53% to 47% with ballots still being counted. https://t.co/kaiu7OJKfU — WWMT-TV (@wwmtnews) August 5, 2020  Source: OpenSecrets  “”Obviously he should have taken the primary more seriously based on what we're seeing right now,” said [Adrian] Hemond, noting Hoadley clearly didn't spend enough of his war chest on the primary. ” ~Source: Detroit News Source: New York Times MI-13: Rashida Tlaib will face David Dudenhoefer in the general. David “the dude” Dudenhoefer won a three-way primary with 47.5% of the vote. Source: OpenSecrets “In her statement Wednesday morning, Tlaib said, “We have a resounding mandate to put people before profits. Let it be known that in the 13th District, just like in communities across our country, we are done with establishment politics that put corporations first. If I was considered the most vulnerable member of the Squad, I think it’s safe to say the Squad is here to stay, and it’s only getting bigger.”” ~ Source: Detroit Free Press “[Omar] raised less than $500,000 over the quarter, which for a safe-seat member of Congress is fairly standard. Her highest-profile primary challenger, Antone Melton-Meaux, raised $3.2 million. Much of that, as Buzzfeed's Molly Hensley-Clancy reported last week, came from donors outside the state who maxed out at the chance to retire Omar. Lacy Johnson, Omar's Republican opponent, raised more than $2 million for the quarter, despite having no clear path to victory in a Minneapolis-centered district that gave Hillary Clinton 74 percent of the vote.” ~Source State House races  Big-spending Shri Thanedar appears headed for seat in Michigan Legislature  Controversial Democrat Whitsett, millionaire Thanedar lead in state House races Live: Michigan State Primary Election Results 2020 (New York Times, may have a paywall) Ex-gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar wins nomination for Michigan House seat Michigan election results for Aug. 4 primary  “With 98% of precincts reporting, Thanedar won with about 35% of the vote, followed by Donavan McKinney with 20% and China Cochran with about 17%.” ~Source                View this post on Instagram                     You believe in me and I will continue to work hard for you! I will NEVER take your trust for granted. You will ALWAYS come first. #peopleoverpolitics #district9 A post shared by  Karen Whitsett (@repkarenwhitsett) on Aug 6, 2020 at 6:02am PDT      GOP’s advantage wanes in last year of Michigan ‘historical’ gerrymander https://t.co/CUDo15aw6v pic.twitter.com/avAhq8loIo — Bridge Michigan (@BridgeMichigan) August 5, 2020  “As of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, around 1.6 million people voted absentee in the primary, the first major statewide election since the coronavirus pandemic hit Michigan. The previous record for absentee ballots was 1.27 million in the 2016 general election, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson estimates 3 million could be submitted in the November presidential election.” ~Source  Bob LaBrant on dark money &amp; Unlock Michigan   Ex-Chamber attorney challenges mystery funding of campaign to limit Whitmer's power  Mystery money fuels campaign to limit Whitmer's emergency powers MICHIGAN CAMPAIGN FINANCE ACT | Act 388 of 1976 EMERGENCY POWERS OF GOVERNOR | Act 302 of 1945 Bob LaBrant on LinkedIn   “By making multiple contributions to the campaign, totaling $660,200, Michigan Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility became its own ballot proposal committee that should have to file reports with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, LaBrant argued.” ~Source   John James misrepresents his military background  Yet another GOP Senate candidate uses ‘Ranger’ label despite Army caveat Congressional Veterans Caucus | Gary Peters THE 75TH RANGER REGIMENT IS NOT THE SAME AS RANGER SCHOOL! Ranger School graduates running for office are claiming to be Rangers. Is it right?  ” James cannot say he is an Army Ranger, only that he is “Ranger qualified.” Indeed, presumably, James knows this because the biography on his campaign website says: “After graduating from West Point in 2004, he became a Ranger-qualified aviation officer.”” ~Source The difference between “Ranger qualified” and “Army Ranger” may seem subtle, ... But the Army says he’s not an Army Ranger, and that’s important for voters to understand.' https://wapo.st/2PwnmNO @johnjamesrevealClick To Tweet “the Fact Checker certainly received lots of email messages — from Army veterans who argued that Ranger-qualified indeed means Ranger and from many other Army vets who were appalled at Messner’s claim.” ~Source   Related postsFormer LG John D Cherry on Whitmer's budget and the gas tax2020 DNC, Whitmer wins in court, USPS under attack.…Robocalls, money in politics, Shirkey's Senate…Voting, primaries, polls, Milliken tribute. John…Bernie visits Michigan, Mayor Pete could be…Presidential campaigns, Michigan roads, Michigan… Transcript On the way !!

<h4>Michigan Policast for Thursday, August 6, 2020</h4>   In this episode: <ul> <li>Congressional races</li> <li>State House races</li> <li>Bob LaBrant on dark money &amp; Unlock Michigan</li> <li>John James misrepresents his military background</li> <li>Transcript</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/RashidaTlaib" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@RashidaTlaib</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/HillaryScholten" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@HillaryScholten</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/jonhoadley" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@jonhoadley</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/KayLyme" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@KayLyme</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ShriForMI" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ShriForMI</a></li> </ul> Jump to: <ul> <li><a href="#S1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Segment one: Congressional races</a></li> <li><a href="#S2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Segment two: State House races</a></li> <li><a href="#S3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Segment three: Bob LaBrant on dark money &amp; Unlock Michigan</a></li> <li><a href="#S4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Segment four: John James misrepresents his military background</a></li> <li><a href="#TR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript</a></li> <li><a href="#respond" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comments</a></li> </ul> <h3><a></a>Congressional races</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2020/08/04/tlaib-has-early-lead-rematch-jones-michigans-13-th-district/5522563002/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tlaib wins rematch with Jones in Michigan's 13th District</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00042649&amp;cycle=2020&amp;type=I" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rep. Rashida Tlaib – MI-13 – OpenSecrets (campaign finance)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/07/16/election-fundraising-michigan-races/5450599002/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pandemic gave some Michigan politicians an edge over competition </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary?cycle=2020&amp;id=MI06?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Michigan District 06 2020 Race – OpenSecrets (campaign finance)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-primary-results-rashida-tlaib-cruises-peter-meijer-wins-big?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Michigan primary results: Rashida Tlaib cruises, Peter Meijer wins big</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/08/04/michigan-congress-third-house-republican-primary-meijer-afendoulis/5522749002/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Meijer wins West Michigan GOP primary for Congress</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2020/08/05/newcomer-leads-hoadley-democratic-primary-take-fred-upton/3296599001/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lawmaker Hoadley narrowly wins Democratic primary to take on Upton</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/paloma/the-trailer/2020/07/16/the-trailer-five-things-we-learned-from-the-latest-fundraising-reports/5f0f230e88e0fa7b44f75343/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Trailer: Five things we learned from the latest fundraising reports</a> (Washington Post, may have a paywall)</li> </ul> <h4>MI-03 – Peter Meijer and Hillary Scholten will face off in the general.</h4> <center></center><center><a href="https://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary?cycle=2020&amp;id=MI03" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source: OpenSecrets</a></center> <blockquote>“[Tom] Norton, a former Sand Lake village president, for instance, argues that he'd have more funds in his campaign coffers if donors weren't afraid of alienating his main opponents, who include Peter Meijer, the grandson of the founder of the eponymous grocery store chain and whose family is deeply connected to the state's business community, and state Rep. Lynn Afendoulis, R-Grand Rapids.” ~<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/07/16/election-fundraising-michigan-races/5450599002/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a></blockquote> <center></center><center><a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/decision-2020/2020/08/05/peter-meijer-wins-2020-republican-primary-for-michigan-us-house-district-3/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source: Click On Detroit</a></center> <h4>MI-06 – As expected, Jon Hoadley will face Fred Upton in November (though it was a bit of a nail-biter at times …. )</h4> <blockquote> Jon Hoadley, a three-term representative from Michigan’s 60th House District, was considered a major favorite coming in to the primary. As of 11:30 p.m., Aug. 4, 2020, he was trialing Jen Richardson 53% to 47% with ballots still being counted. <a href="https://t.co/kaiu7OJKfU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.co/kaiu7OJKfU</a> — WWMT-TV (@wwmtnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwmtnews/status/1290863852574273537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">August 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <center></center><center><a href="https://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary?cycle=2020&amp;id=MI06&amp;spec=N" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source: OpenSecrets</a></center> <blockquote>“”Obviously he should have taken the primary more seriously based on what we're seeing right now,” said <a href="https://www.grassrootsmidwest.com/who-we-are/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">[Adrian] Hemond</a>, noting Hoadley clearly didn't spend enough of his war chest on the primary. ” ~<a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2020/08/05/newcomer-leads-hoadley-democratic-primary-take-fred-upton/3296599001/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source: Detroit News</a></blockquote> <center></center><center><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/08/04/us/elections/results-michigan-house-district-6-primary-election.html?auth=login-google" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source: New York Times</a></center> <h4>MI-13: Rashida Tlaib will face David Dudenhoefer in the general. David “the dude” Dudenhoefer won a three-way primary with 47.5% of the vote.</h4> <center></center><center><a href="https://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary?cycle=2020&amp;id=MI13&amp;spec=N" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source: OpenSecrets</a></center> <blockquote>“In her statement Wednesday morning, Tlaib said, “We have a resounding mandate to put people before profits. Let it be known that in the 13th District, just like in communities across our country, we are done with establishment politics that put corporations first. If I was considered the most vulnerable member of the Squad, I think it’s safe to say the Squad is here to stay, and it’s only getting bigger.”” ~ <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/08/05/michigan-primary-results-rashida-tlaib-brenda-jones/3297438001/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source: Detroit Free Press</a></blockquote> <blockquote>“[Omar] raised less than $500,000 over the quarter, which for a safe-seat member of Congress is fairly standard. Her highest-profile primary challenger, Antone Melton-Meaux, raised $3.2 million. Much of that, as Buzzfeed's Molly Hensley-Clancy reported last week, came from donors outside the state who maxed out at the chance to retire Omar. Lacy Johnson, Omar's Republican opponent, raised more than $2 million for the quarter, despite having no clear path to victory in a Minneapolis-centered district that gave Hillary Clinton 74 percent of the vote.” ~<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/paloma/the-trailer/2020/07/16/the-trailer-five-things-we-learned-from-the-latest-fundraising-reports/5f0f230e88e0fa7b44f75343/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a></blockquote> <h3><a></a>State House races</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/08/05/michigan-primary-election-results-shri-thanedar/3297149001/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Big-spending Shri Thanedar appears headed for seat in Michigan Legislature </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2020/08/04/democrat-whitsett-narrowly-trails-bid-retain-detroit-seat-state-house/5523094002/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Controversial Democrat Whitsett, millionaire Thanedar lead in state House races</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/08/04/us/elections/results-michigan-primary-elections.html?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Live: Michigan State Primary Election Results 2020</a> (New York Times, may have a paywall)</li> <li><a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/decision-2020/2020/08/05/ex-gubernatorial-candidate-shri-thanedar-wins-nomination-for-michigan-house-seat/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ex-gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar wins nomination for Michigan House seat</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.freep.com/elections/results/local/2020-08-04/00000/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Michigan election results for Aug. 4 primary</a></li> </ul> <blockquote>“With 98% of precincts reporting, Thanedar won with about 35% of the vote, followed by Donavan McKinney with 20% and China Cochran with about 17%.” ~<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/08/05/michigan-primary-election-results-shri-thanedar/3297149001/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a></blockquote> <blockquote>   View this post on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDjH6z4DpUs/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">You believe in me and I will continue to work hard for you! I will NEVER take your trust for granted. You will ALWAYS come first. #peopleoverpolitics #district9</a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/repkarenwhitsett/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Karen Whitsett</a> (@repkarenwhitsett) on Aug 6, 2020 at 6:02am PDT </blockquote> <blockquote> GOP’s advantage wanes in last year of Michigan ‘historical’ gerrymander <a href="https://t.co/CUDo15aw6v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.co/CUDo15aw6v</a> <a href="https://t.co/avAhq8loIo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/avAhq8loIo</a> — Bridge Michigan (@BridgeMichigan) <a href="https://twitter.com/BridgeMichigan/status/1291137290874437632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">August 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <blockquote>“As of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, around 1.6 million people voted absentee in the primary, the first major statewide election since the coronavirus pandemic hit Michigan. The previous record for absentee ballots was 1.27 million in the 2016 general election, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson estimates 3 million could be submitted in the November presidential election.” ~<a href="https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-primary-results-rashida-tlaib-cruises-peter-meijer-wins-big" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a></blockquote> <h3><a></a>Bob LaBrant on dark money &amp; Unlock Michigan</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2020/08/03/attorney-challenges-mystery-funding-campaign-limit-whitmers-powers/5577402002/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ex-Chamber attorney challenges mystery funding of campaign to limit Whitmer's power </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2020/07/27/mystery-money-fuels-campaign-limit-whitmers-emergency-powers/5517800002/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mystery money fuels campaign to limit Whitmer's emergency powers</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-388-of-1976.pdf?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">MICHIGAN CAMPAIGN FINANCE ACT | Act 388 of 1976</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(huhezl5ujy2mxvmwrxaknb41))/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-Act-302-of-1945.pdf?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">EMERGENCY POWERS OF GOVERNOR | Act 302 of 1945</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-labrant-8a326564/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bob LaBrant on LinkedIn </a></li> </ul> <blockquote>“By making multiple contributions to the campaign, totaling $660,200, Michigan Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility became its own ballot proposal committee that should have to file reports with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, LaBrant argued.” ~<a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2020/08/03/attorney-challenges-mystery-funding-campaign-limit-whitmers-powers/5577402002/?utm_source=detroitnews-Michigan%20Politics&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=baseline&amp;utm_term=list_article_thumb" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a></blockquote> <h3><a></a>John James misrepresents his military background</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/04/yet-another-gop-senate-candidate-uses-ranger-label-despite-army-caveat/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Yet another GOP Senate candidate uses ‘Ranger’ label despite Army caveat</a></li> <li><a href="http://caucus.militarytimes.com/speaker/gary-peters/#.XywK9vhKhhE?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Congressional Veterans Caucus | Gary Peters</a></li> <li><a href="https://sofrep.com/news/the-75th-ranger-regiment-is-not-the-same-as-ranger-school-2/?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">THE 75TH RANGER REGIMENT IS NOT THE SAME AS RANGER SCHOOL!</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectingvets.radio.com/articles/would-be-politicians-claim-to-be-rangers-but-are-they?utm_source=MichiganPolicast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ranger School graduates running for office are claiming to be Rangers. Is it right?</a></li> </ul> <blockquote>” James cannot say he is an Army Ranger, only that he is “Ranger qualified.” Indeed, presumably, James knows this because the biography on his campaign website says: “After graduating from West Point in 2004, he became a Ranger-qualified aviation officer.”” ~<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/04/yet-another-gop-senate-candidate-uses-ranger-label-despite-army-caveat/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a></blockquote> <a href="https://twitter.com/share?text=The+difference+between+%E2%80%9CRanger+qualified%E2%80%9D+and+%E2%80%9CArmy+Ranger%E2%80%9D+may+seem+subtle%2C+...+But+the+Army+says+he%E2%80%99s+not+an+Army+Ranger%2C+and+that%E2%80%99s+important+for+voters+to+understand.%27+https%3A%2F%2Fwapo.st%2F2PwnmNO+%40johnjamesreveal&amp;via=mipolicast&amp;url=x" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The difference between “Ranger qualified” and “Army Ranger” may seem subtle, ... But the Army says he’s not an Army Ranger, and that’s important for voters to understand.' https://wapo.st/2PwnmNO @johnjamesrevealClick To Tweet</a> <blockquote>“the Fact Checker certainly received lots of email messages — from Army veterans who argued that Ranger-qualified indeed means Ranger and from many other Army vets who were appalled at Messner’s claim.” ~<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/04/yet-another-gop-senate-candidate-uses-ranger-label-despite-army-caveat/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a></blockquote> <h3>Related posts </h3><ul><li><a href="http://michiganpolicast.com/2019/03/07/former-lg-john-d-cherry-on-whitmers-budget-and-the-gas-tax/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Former LG John D Cherry on Whitmer's budget and the gas tax</a></li><li><a href="http://michiganpolicast.com/2020/08/24/2020-dnc-whitmer-wins-in-court-usps-under-attack-arnold-weinfeld-on-the-demographics-of-suburbs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2020 DNC, Whitmer wins in court, USPS under attack.…</a></li><li><a href="http://michiganpolicast.com/2020/02/17/robocalls-money-in-politics-shirkeys-senate-sexism-nick-occhipinti-of-michigan-lcv-is-our-guest/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robocalls, money in politics, Shirkey's Senate…</a></li><li><a href="http://michiganpolicast.com/2020/08/03/voting-primaries-polls-milliken-tribute-john-austin-on-michigans-economy-and-bidens-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voting, primaries, polls, Milliken tribute. 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Primary 2020 winners and finances, John James distorts military record, Bob LaBrant on dark money and Unlock Michigan