MI State Senate Reaction; AIPAC Doubles-Down on Haley Stevens; Taxpayers Fund Trump Ballroom
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Here's Episode #177 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!
00:00-21:52: Trump Ballroom/AIPAC Backs Haley Stevens
Pat Johnston's sinus infection may have knocked him down, but he's not out this week! It turns out the working class will indeed pay for The Trump Regime's $1billion ballroom at the White House. Surprised? Also this week, AIPAC announced it's doubling-down on Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Democratic Primary Race for the state's open Senate seat. AIPAC is holding a fundraiser for Stevens because it views progressive-populist candidate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, to be a threat to the U.S.-Israel "relationship."
22:53-31:24: State Senate Reax
Michigan Democrats earned a blowout victory in a crucial race for an open state Senate seat this week. Saginaw firefighter Chedrick Greene earned 60% of the vote over the MAGA Republican candidate for the 35th state senate district, which includes Bay, Midland, and Saginaw Counties. It was another race where Democrats outperformed their 2024 numbers, and Pat explains what that could mean for the primary and general election races later this year.
31:25-39:00: Last Call--We're In a Populist Mood
In this week's "Last Call," Pat comments on some statements and conclusions made by pollster Richard Czuba during a recent edition of "Off The Record with Tim Skubick" on WKAR in Lansing.
39:01-41:56: Ending
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NOTES:
Mop Up Michigan Ballot Initiative: https://mopupmichigan.org/
"Bernie Sanders stumps for El-Sayed, McKinney while continuing push against oligarchy." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance
"Michigan gas this week: Prices climb as ‘highly fluid’ outlook remains." By Justin P. Hicks of MLive.com
"Michigan farms ‘losing money on every acre’ as war spikes costs." By Rob French of Bridge Michigan
"AIPAC-backed Stevens ousts Levin in race seen as bellwether on US-Israel politics." By Andrew Lapin of Times of Israel
"Greene wins Michigan Senate special election, Democrats retain control of chamber." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance
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