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Mich. Democratic Party: Statement - Michigan Dems Condemn Trump's Threats of Political Violence Against Members of Congress
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Condemn Trump's Threats of Political Violence Against Members of Congress
Earlier today, President Trump threatened Senator Elissa Slotkin and other Democratic service and veteran lawmakers with arrest, trial, and death by hanging. In response, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Threatening death against people you disagree with is totally unacceptable and un-American--especially when it comes to lawmakers
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LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Condemn Trump's Threats of Political Violence Against Members of Congress
Earlier today, President Trump threatened Senator Elissa Slotkin and other Democratic service and veteran lawmakers with arrest, trial, and death by hanging. In response, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Threatening death against people you disagree with is totally unacceptable and un-American--especially when it comes to lawmakerswho have dedicated their lives to serving this great nation and the Constitution. Donald Trump's abuse of power to persecute his political enemies has reached a new height, attempting to intimidate anyone who defends the promise of our country.
"We know Senator Slotkin will never be intimidated as she stands up for Michiganders, Americans, and the very cornerstone of our democracy. Trump's threats today go against everything this country stands for, and every single leader, Republican and Democrat, should be wholeheartedly condemning this behavior."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/statement-michigan-dems-condemn-trumps-threats-of-political-violence-against-members-of-congress/
Mich. Democratic Party: Michigan Dems Chair Mourns Passing of Former State Rep. Fred Durhal Jr.
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Michigan Dems Chair Mourns Passing of Former State Rep. Fred Durhal Jr.
Late last night, former state legislator and first Black Political Director of the Michigan Democratic Party Fred Durhal Jr. passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy of public service and a devotion to serving Detroiters and Michiganders. Following his passing, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Fred Durhal Jr. is a giant of Michigan politics, and his
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LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Michigan Dems Chair Mourns Passing of Former State Rep. Fred Durhal Jr.
Late last night, former state legislator and first Black Political Director of the Michigan Democratic Party Fred Durhal Jr. passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy of public service and a devotion to serving Detroiters and Michiganders. Following his passing, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Fred Durhal Jr. is a giant of Michigan politics, and hisimpact on the city of Detroit and the entire state of Michigan will be felt for generations to come. He was a state House representative, the Chairman of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, and the first Black Political Director of the Michigan Democratic Party. As a state legislator, when Detroit was in bankruptcy, Durhal fought to protect pensions for city workers--saving countless families from poverty in one of the city's darkest chapters.
"Throughout his entire life, Fred Durhal Jr. was a fighter, dedicating his life to helping others through public service. His loss is felt deeply by this party and across the state, and our thoughts are with his children and grandchildren."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/release-michigan-dems-chair-mourns-passing-of-former-state-rep-fred-durhal-jr/
Mich. Democratic Party: Messy GOP Primary Drags On As John James Skips Another Debate
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Messy GOP Primary Drags On As John James Skips Another Debate
Tim Skubick for WLNS: State GOP is "split" on John James' campaign for governor
Michigan's Big Show on interviewing James: "We're in pursuit, so to say. I guess he's kind of tough to nail down."
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John James is skipping yet another GOP primary debate tonight, this time in Traverse City. It comes amidst an increasingly fraught Republican primary, withTim Skubick reporting for WLNS this week about how James' campaign
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LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Messy GOP Primary Drags On As John James Skips Another Debate
Tim Skubick for WLNS: State GOP is "split" on John James' campaign for governor
Michigan's Big Show on interviewing James: "We're in pursuit, so to say. I guess he's kind of tough to nail down."
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John James is skipping yet another GOP primary debate tonight, this time in Traverse City. It comes amidst an increasingly fraught Republican primary, withTim Skubick reporting for WLNS this week about how James' campaignfor governor has "split" the Michigan Republican Party and caused vicious infighting.
James has dodged the last two GOP primary debates, with the most recent one even taking place in his own district. James' absence led the other candidates to call him out--and Aric Nesbitt even deployed milk cartons featuring James as a missing person. MIGOP Chair Jim Runestad also expressed disappointment in James for missing the debates.
Yesterday on Michigan's Big Show, host Michael Patrick Shiels remarked how John James has not appeared on the program: "It's been noticeable now that we've interviewed Mike Cox, and we've interviewed Senator Aric Nesbitt, and the other candidates for governor on the Republican side, but not John James."
Shiels then asked his producer if James "takes requests" and "has he ever come close to joining us on the program?" The producer responded that he's "sent requests to his team and it has not worked out. I guess I'll leave it at that."
James' absence from the campaign trail comes as he has sidestepped questions on his vote to cut Medicaid and refused to expand tax cuts to lower health care costs.
James has drawn the ire of prominent Michigan Republicans and his campaign has been described as "adrift," "sloppy," and "inexperienced." James also skipped a Republican candidate forum on Mackinac Island in September, and then came in 4th place in a straw poll.
"John James is dodging debates, avoiding the campaign trail, and hiding from his record of taking away health care and supporting Trump's chaotic policies that are causing prices to skyrocket," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman. "As Republicans once again gather tonight without James, their clown car primary is wide open and only getting messier as more and more candidates continue to throw their hat in."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/messy-gop-primary-drags-on-as-john-james-skips-another-debate/
ICYMI - Fox News - "Voters Say White House is Doing More Harm Than Good on Economy"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Fox News: "Voters say White House is doing more harm than good on economy"
Fox News: Fox News Poll: Voters say White House is doing more harm than good on economy
By: Dana Blanton
* Unhappy with the economy. Pain with prices. Unsure about Trump administration policies. It adds up to high disapproval among the president's loyal constituencies.
* Some 76% of voters view the economy negatively. That's worse than the 67% who felt that way in July and the 70% who said the same at the end of former
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Fox News: "Voters say White House is doing more harm than good on economy"
Fox News: Fox News Poll: Voters say White House is doing more harm than good on economy
By: Dana Blanton
* Unhappy with the economy. Pain with prices. Unsure about Trump administration policies. It adds up to high disapproval among the president's loyal constituencies.
* Some 76% of voters view the economy negatively. That's worse than the 67% who felt that way in July and the 70% who said the same at the end of formerPresident Biden's term.
* Large numbers, overall and among Republicans, say their costs for groceries, utilities, healthcare and housing have gone up this year.
* Voters blame the president. About twice as many say President Donald Trump, rather than Biden, is responsible for the current economy. And three times as many say Trump's economic policies have hurt them (they said the same about Biden's last year). Plus, approval of how Trump is handling the economy hit a new low, and disapproval of his overall job performance hit record highs among core supporters.
* Trump's job performance drew career-high disapproval among men, White voters and those without a college degree.
* Among all voters, 41% approve of the job Trump is doing, while 58% disapprove. Only once have his ratings been lower and that was during his first term, 38-57% in October 2017. Two months ago, it was 46-54%.
* Ratings are notably bad (roughly 70% negative), among non-college voters, Hispanics, Blacks, independents and those under age 45. For those with household income below $50,000, fully 79% rate their finances negatively.
* When it comes to the national economy versus personal finances, evaluations are also negative. Most say conditions are only fair/poor (76%), and fewer than one in five think inflation is completely/mostly under control (18%).
* Compared to a year ago, voters say costs have increased for utilities (78%), healthcare (67%), housing (66%) and gasoline (54%). And 85% their grocery prices went up this year, including 60% who say costs increased "a lot."
* Majorities of Republicans agree with majorities of Democrats and independents that costs have gone up on each of these items except gas.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/icymi-fox-news-voters-say-white-house-is-doing-more-harm-than-good-on-economy/
DNC: Unemployment Surges Under Donald Trump's Watch
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Unemployment Surges Under Donald Trump's Watch
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics' September jobs report revealed that the unemployment rate edged up to a staggering 4.4%, the highest since October 2021. The manufacturing sector has taken yet another hit, shedding 6,000 jobs last month, and bringing the total manufacturing losses to 49,000 since Trump took office -- despite his promises of a "manufacturing renaissance." Trump's unhinged trade war is to blame for his worsening
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Unemployment Surges Under Donald Trump's Watch
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics' September jobs report revealed that the unemployment rate edged up to a staggering 4.4%, the highest since October 2021. The manufacturing sector has taken yet another hit, shedding 6,000 jobs last month, and bringing the total manufacturing losses to 49,000 since Trump took office -- despite his promises of a "manufacturing renaissance." Trump's unhinged trade war is to blame for his worseningjob market, leaving everyday Americans behind as they grapple with climbing inflation and soaring costs.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump's reckless tariffs have been a disaster for the job market -- and everyday Americans are the ones paying the price. Trump promised job creation, but now we're seeing the worst unemployment rate in years. He promised a 'manufacturing renaissance,' but the manufacturing sector has been hollowed out. He vowed to lower costs on 'Day One,' but prices are skyrocketing. Trump's broken promises have left everyday Americans behind, while billionaires get ahead. Working families are already stretching their paychecks to keep up with soaring inflation -- they shouldn't have to worry about losing their jobs."
To make matters worse, mass layoffs are surging under Trump's watch. Just this morning, Verizon began laying off 13,000 workers -- the largest cut in the company's history. Recently, GM announced more than 1,700 job cuts, Amazon cut 14,000 workers with more to come, and Target laid off 1,800 workers. In October alone, more than 150,000 jobs were cut nationwide, bringing the total number of layoffs in 2025 to over 1.1 million.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/new-unemployment-surges-under-donald-trumps-watch/
DNC: JD Vance to Americans Struggling Under Donald Trump's Failed Economy - Have 'A Little Bit of Patience'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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JD Vance to Americans Struggling Under Donald Trump's Failed Economy: Have 'A Little Bit of Patience'
Today, during an interview with Breitbart, JD Vance was asked to respond to Americans' concerns about the economy, and Vance told struggling everyday Americans to have "a little bit of patience."
Donald Trump and Vance's economy has been a disaster for working families. To survive Trump's reckless trade war, businesses have jacked up their prices by an average of 12% -- meaning
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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JD Vance to Americans Struggling Under Donald Trump's Failed Economy: Have 'A Little Bit of Patience'
Today, during an interview with Breitbart, JD Vance was asked to respond to Americans' concerns about the economy, and Vance told struggling everyday Americans to have "a little bit of patience."
Donald Trump and Vance's economy has been a disaster for working families. To survive Trump's reckless trade war, businesses have jacked up their prices by an average of 12% -- meaningthat costs for everyday Americans have skyrocketed -- and just today, the jobs report showed that the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4% in another sign of a shaky job market. Now, one in four households is living paycheck to paycheck.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Is this guy serious? Donald Trump and JD Vance have taken a wrecking ball to the economy -- and now they're telling Americans to be patient? Working families don't have that luxury. Their rent and utility bills are due. Food needs to be put on the table. Prescriptions can't be skipped. As everyday Americans shoulder skyrocketing prices, mass layoffs, and disappearing jobs -- and are told to tough it out -- Trump and Vance's wealthy donors are cashing in on massive tax cuts. It's a slap in the face to everyday Americans struggling to make ends meet."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/jd-vance-to-americans-struggling-under-donald-trumps-failed-economy-have-a-little-bit-of-patience/
DNC: Donald Trump and His White House Continue to Gaslight the American People on His Failed Economy as Prices Climb and Jobs Disappear
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Donald Trump and His White House Continue to Gaslight the American People on His Failed Economy as Prices Climb and Jobs Disappear
As Donald Trump's economy tanks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday claimed that the Trump administration will not "tell the American people that they don't know how they're feeling" on the economy. But for the past several months, Trump and his administration have done exactly that, all while Trump lines the pockets of his billionaire donors.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Donald Trump and His White House Continue to Gaslight the American People on His Failed Economy as Prices Climb and Jobs Disappear
As Donald Trump's economy tanks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday claimed that the Trump administration will not "tell the American people that they don't know how they're feeling" on the economy. But for the past several months, Trump and his administration have done exactly that, all while Trump lines the pockets of his billionaire donors.
This week alone, Trump falsely claimed, "we've already brought [prices] down very substantially," that "we are doing better than we've ever done as a country," and that "we have the greatest economy in history." His top economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, similarly lied, saying that "Inflation is way down." Trump even begged for praise for his failed economy, saying, "All I want is for people to recognize the great job I've done on pricing, on affordability."
As a reminder, Trump is wreaking havoc on the economy, working families are struggling to afford everyday necessities, jobs are disappearing, and one in four families is living paycheck to paycheck. Bessent himself has claimed that parts of the economy are already in recession. Yet, Trump has made it abundantly clear that he doesn't care about helping everyday Americans -- all he cares about is handing out massive tax breaks to his wealthy donors.
Americans aren't buying it either. Just 33% of voters approve of Trump's handling of the economy -- the lowest point of either of his terms. Trump's approval on economic issues like inflation and trade has nosedived and remains deeply underwater. Majorities of voters say Trump's policies are weakening the economy, costing jobs, and failing to bring down prices. Six in ten voters say he's losing the fight against inflation. And more Americans trust Democrats -- not Republicans -- to handle the economy.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump has been leading the economy off a cliff, and the American people know it. Still, he and his administration are making desperate attempts to sell a false reality to everyday Americans who are drowning under sky-high prices and a job market with layoffs at recession-like levels -- all while Trump complains that he doesn't 'want to hear about the affordability.' Heading into a historically expensive holiday season, Americans are stretching their wallets to afford Thanksgiving meals while Trump hosts lavish dinners and continues renovating his $350 million golden ballroom. In Trump's world, he and his billionaire buddies come first, and everyday Americans get thrown under the bus."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/donald-trump-and-his-white-house-continue-to-gaslight-the-american-people-on-his-failed-economy-as-prices-climb-and-jobs-disappear/
