Mich. Democratic Party: MIGOP Chair Calls GOP Strategist a "Scumbag"
April 02, 2026
April 02, 2026
LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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MIGOP Chair Calls GOP Strategist a "Scumbag"
In a leaked text message, Michigan Republican Party Chair Jim Runestad recently called Brian Szmytke, a senior advisor for both Jason Tunney's campaign and the Oakland County Republican Party, a "scumbag," according to a shocking new report (https://mirs.news/news/capitol-capsule#82911) fr . . .
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MIGOP Chair Calls GOP Strategist a "Scumbag"
In a leaked text message, Michigan Republican Party Chair Jim Runestad recently called Brian Szmytke, a senior advisor for both Jason Tunney's campaign and the Oakland County Republican Party, a "scumbag," according to a shocking new report (https://mirs.news/news/capitol-capsule#82911) fr . . .