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NRCC: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's Fake Law Enforcement Support
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on April 29, 2026:
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's Fake Law Enforcement Support
Fraud Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is shamelessly pretending to back law enforcement while hoping everyone forgets she voted for the biggest tax hike since World War II and against No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime, which will directly help the very officers, deputies, and first responders she now wants photo ops with.
And if that hypocrisy wasn't enough, her top financial backer is a radical defund-the-police group that
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WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on April 29, 2026:
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's Fake Law Enforcement Support
Fraud Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is shamelessly pretending to back law enforcement while hoping everyone forgets she voted for the biggest tax hike since World War II and against No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime, which will directly help the very officers, deputies, and first responders she now wants photo ops with.
And if that hypocrisy wasn't enough, her top financial backer is a radical defund-the-police group thatdumped more than $1.1 million into buying her seat.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez doesn't stand with law enforcement. She stands with the far-left activists funding her career.
"Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is the kind of politician who praises law enforcement community in public, then votes to squeeze their paychecks and cashes checks from defund-the-police extremists in private. Washington voters can spot a fraud when they see one."- NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/04/29/marie-gluesenkamp-perezs-fake-law-enforcement-support/
NRCC: Derek Tran Welcomes Anti-Israel Extremists
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on April 29, 2026:
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Derek Tran Welcomes Anti-Israel Extremists
Out of touch Derek Tran exposed exactly who he is. Instead of standing clearly with America's ally Israel, Derek Tran chose to host a CAIR leader who said Israel "should be attacked" and has a record of excusing Hamas terrorism.
Tran's priorities are with the radical left, not the families he was elected to represent. While Jewish families and allies across the country are demanding moral clarity, Tran is busy giving access and legitimacy
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WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on April 29, 2026:
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Derek Tran Welcomes Anti-Israel Extremists
Out of touch Derek Tran exposed exactly who he is. Instead of standing clearly with America's ally Israel, Derek Tran chose to host a CAIR leader who said Israel "should be attacked" and has a record of excusing Hamas terrorism.
Tran's priorities are with the radical left, not the families he was elected to represent. While Jewish families and allies across the country are demanding moral clarity, Tran is busy giving access and legitimacyto extremists.
"Out of touch Derek Tran rolled out the welcome mat for anti-Israel extremists. Tran is proving he'll sell out anyone, including Jewish families in his own district, if it helps his political career."- NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/04/29/derek-tran-welcomes-anti-israel-extremists/
NRCC: Dem Shutdown Flops, House Republicans Fund DHS
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on April 30, 2026:
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Dem Shutdown Flops, House Republicans Fund DHS
House Republicans just passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security, ending Democrats' reckless shutdown that sparked chaos and left TSA agents, the Coast Guard, and Secret Service hanging without pay for 76 days to appease their far-left base.
"Radical Democrats left TSA agents, the Coast Guard, and Secret Service high and dry just to appease their far-left base, and walked away empty-handed. This is yet another example
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WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on April 30, 2026:
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Dem Shutdown Flops, House Republicans Fund DHS
House Republicans just passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security, ending Democrats' reckless shutdown that sparked chaos and left TSA agents, the Coast Guard, and Secret Service hanging without pay for 76 days to appease their far-left base.
"Radical Democrats left TSA agents, the Coast Guard, and Secret Service high and dry just to appease their far-left base, and walked away empty-handed. This is yet another exampleof why voters trust Republicans to lead and deliver results when it matters most."- NRCC Spokesman Mike Marinella
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/04/30/dem-shutdown-flops-house-republicans-fund-dhs/
Mich. Democratic Party: GOP Car Crash - Debate Crowd Not Happy With No-Show John James
LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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GOP Car Crash: Debate Crowd Not Happy With No-Show John James
Tonight's Republican gubernatorial debate hosted by Fox 2 and the Oakland County Republican Party started off with jabs towards John James for not showing up--and quickly careened into a four-car crash between Perry Johnson, Mike Cox, Aric Nesbitt, and Ralph Rebandt.
Less than a minute into the debate, Nesbitt started his opening remarks by going after James for not showing up, saying "John James can't even make it
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LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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GOP Car Crash: Debate Crowd Not Happy With No-Show John James
Tonight's Republican gubernatorial debate hosted by Fox 2 and the Oakland County Republican Party started off with jabs towards John James for not showing up--and quickly careened into a four-car crash between Perry Johnson, Mike Cox, Aric Nesbitt, and Ralph Rebandt.
Less than a minute into the debate, Nesbitt started his opening remarks by going after James for not showing up, saying "John James can't even make itto Michigan."
Cox pointed to the empty podium reserved for James during his opening remarks and said "Right to my right, we have an empty podium for an empty suit."
Moderator Charlie Langton asked if the candidates would support John James if he's the Republican nominee, and the crowd promptly started booing. Last month, James was also booed at the Michigan Republican Party's convention.
The debate devolved as the night went on, with the candidates shouting over each other and groveling over who supports Trump the most.
"This debate was another disaster for Michigan Republicans--and showed just how chaotic their primary has become. Michigan Republicans are fractured and don't want to see John James as their nominee, just look at tonight's debate and the crowd booing even a mention of James for proof," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman. "Whether it's not showing up for votes in Congress or refusing to appear on the debate stage, John James is making no friends among his fellow Republicans. The Republican primary for governor is only going to get messier and more chaotic as it careens toward August."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/gop-car-crash-debate-crowd-not-happy-with-no-show-john-james/
Mich. Democratic Party: Empty Podium - Republicans Set to Debate Without John James
LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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EMPTY PODIUM: Republicans Set to Debate Without John James
The Republican candidates for governor are set to hit the debate stage tonight at an event hosted by the Oakland County Republican Party, but John James will be notably absent after feuding with the largest Republican county party in the state.
Earlier this month, after vacationing in Turks and Caicos, James picked a public fight with the Oakland County GOP. The battle included public sniping, a petition calling on James
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LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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EMPTY PODIUM: Republicans Set to Debate Without John James
The Republican candidates for governor are set to hit the debate stage tonight at an event hosted by the Oakland County Republican Party, but John James will be notably absent after feuding with the largest Republican county party in the state.
Earlier this month, after vacationing in Turks and Caicos, James picked a public fight with the Oakland County GOP. The battle included public sniping, a petition calling on Jamesto attend the debate, and both sides posting screenshots of emails and accusing each other of manufacturing outrage. The county party said "the gloves are off" between them and James.
Tonight, the Oakland GOP will have an empty podium out for James. It's the latest in a long string of Republican primary debates that James has skipped.
The skipped debate comes as James' campaign has been struggling in recent weeks--with tightening primary polls, a burgeoning ad war growing, and new revelations that James has missed more votes in Congress than any other Michigan lawmaker. Today, conservative outlet Michigan News Source reported that James' PAC Mission Michigan was paying for research trackers to follow Perry Johnson and Mike Cox.
Read more below on the battle between John James and the largest Republican county party in Michigan.
WLNS: John James' debate standoff with Oakland County GOP deepens Republican rift
Michigan Advance: Oakland County GOP chair slams John James for refusal to commit to April gubernatorial debate
Michigan Public: "Slap in the face": Republican gubernatorial frontrunner John James not committing to debate
MLive: GOP leader 'very disappointed' as John James plans to skip another governor debate
Gongwer News Service: Oakland County GOP 'disappointed' in James debate decision
MIRS: John James Not Participating In Oakland County GOP's April 30 Debate
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/empty-podium-republicans-set-to-debate-without-john-james/
Mich. Democratic Party: As Costs Skyrocket, John James Claims DC Republicans Are "Keeping Prices Low"
LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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As Costs Skyrocket, John James Claims DC Republicans Are "Keeping Prices Low"
Michiganders are currently facing some of the highest gas prices in the nation, with many stations throughout the state reaching $4.99/gallon this week and showing no signs of slowing. The Detroit Free Press reported that Michigan gas prices have jumped the most in the country.
But with prices rising, Republican gubernatorial candidate John James thinks that "President Trump's on the right track, and
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LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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As Costs Skyrocket, John James Claims DC Republicans Are "Keeping Prices Low"
Michiganders are currently facing some of the highest gas prices in the nation, with many stations throughout the state reaching $4.99/gallon this week and showing no signs of slowing. The Detroit Free Press reported that Michigan gas prices have jumped the most in the country.
But with prices rising, Republican gubernatorial candidate John James thinks that "President Trump's on the right track, andwe need to make sure we can support him."
In a recent interview with Fox News, James also said that the "Republican majority in the House and the Senate and with the White House, we are keeping prices low."
WATCH JAMES CLAIM THAT REPUBLICANS HAVE LOWERED PRICES HERE: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4fGn4jX4t54&feature=youtu.be
AA noted that Michigan's gas prices are now on average a $1.35/gallon higher than they were a year ago. The Detroit Free Press said that Trump's gas price hikes "could pinch summer travel plans and add to the bottom line of producing and transporting goods, and some shipping companies are starting to add surcharges and increase the price of goods."
While James dismisses high prices caused by Republicans, the entire Republican field for governor have also been jumping over themselves to support Trump's costly agenda.
"John James is out-of-touch with reality and cheerleading Donald Trump, all while Michiganders are paying eye-popping amounts just to fill up the gas tank," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman. "If James actually believes he's keeping prices down, he should show Michiganders a receipt from the last time he filled up a tank of gas."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/watch-as-costs-skyrocket-john-james-claims-dc-republicans-are-keeping-prices-low/
Democratic Governors Association: Politico - Nevada Governor's Race "Neck-and-Neck" as Lombardo-Trump Economy Devastates Working Nevadans
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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POLITICO: Nevada Governor's Race "Neck-and-Neck" as Lombardo-Trump Economy Devastates Working Nevadans
New reporting from POLITICO details how the Nevada governor's race is "neck-and-neck" as a "highly unpopular president," "wobbling economy," and "soaring" gas prices continue to make Joe Lombardo the most vulnerable Republican governor running for reelection.
Even Lombardo admitted, "Yes, I am concerned," as the Lombardo-Trump agenda leaves Nevada "stung by tariffs that have chilled travel" and deals
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WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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POLITICO: Nevada Governor's Race "Neck-and-Neck" as Lombardo-Trump Economy Devastates Working Nevadans
New reporting from POLITICO details how the Nevada governor's race is "neck-and-neck" as a "highly unpopular president," "wobbling economy," and "soaring" gas prices continue to make Joe Lombardo the most vulnerable Republican governor running for reelection.
Even Lombardo admitted, "Yes, I am concerned," as the Lombardo-Trump agenda leaves Nevada "stung by tariffs that have chilled travel" and deals"a heavy blow to a state economy still so reliant on tourism." Nevada's workers "are seeing reduced hours, smaller tips and layoffs." as a result of Lombardo and Trump's failed leadership.
POLITICO: 'This is the new Ohio': Why everyone's watching the Nevada governor's race
* The neck-and-neck Nevada governor's race is shaping up as one of the earliest tests of whether Republicans can separate themselves from Trump's political fortunes -- without losing his coalition.
* ... [Lombardo] finds himself in a neck-and-neck race with Democrat Aaron Ford, the state's attorney general, yoked to a highly unpopular president, a wobbling economy and a Middle Eastern war that has sent gas prices in the state soaring from $3.50 to $5 a gallon, among the highest in the nation.
* "Yes, I am concerned," the governor told POLITICO in a recent sit-down interview at Starbucks in Las Vegas.
* Stung by tariffs that have chilled travel from Canada and Mexico and an immigration crackdown that has made international visitors wary of coming to the United States, Las Vegas saw 7.5 percent fewer guests last year -- the worst non-pandemic decline since the city started tracking in 1970 -- a heavy blow to a state economy still so reliant on tourism.
* Nevada's unemployment rate remains among the highest in the nation, and the hospitality workers who form the backbone of the Las Vegas economy are seeing reduced hours, smaller tips and layoffs.
* "Just last month, Lombardo said that Trump was doing a fantastic job as the war with Iran has skyrocketed our gas prices," Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno said in an interview. "Talking to folks in the Tahoe area, there's a gentleman, I mean, he paid $7 a gallon for gas. What that does to your budget, your limited budget -- and if you're a hospitality worker whose hours have been limited, now you're bringing home less money but you're paying more for groceries and now gas."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/politico-nevada-governors-race-neck-and-neck-as-lombardo-trump-economy-devastates-working-nevadans/
