Monday - September 22, 2025
Democratic Governors Association: In Light of Attacks on Asian Americans, Mike Shirkey Doubles Down on Racist Comments About COVID-19
March 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news:

As a disturbing pattern of attacks on Asian Americans is rising, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey doubled down on his previous racist comments about the virus. When asked if he regretted calling COVID-19 "The China flu," Shirkey responded: "Not at all. Not at all. Nope."

During an interview earlier this year, Shirkey echoed the racist rhetoric of Donal . . .

Targeted News Service Document Request Form

This document is available to you by e-mail if you complete the form below with relevant information. There may be a fee for this article or ongoing service of similar materials. We will be in touch shortly.

Name:
What's your
Affiliation
Government Newspaper / Media Business
Public Policy Individual / Student Educators
Email:
Phone:
Organization, if any:
State/Country you are in:
Additonal questions
or comments:

Click here for more information about our products

Click here for more information about our products