Brad LaPlante
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Tom Leonard says Republicans need to focus on solutions to win in 2026.
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
TIL the White House has a "media offenders" list. www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
Media Offenders
Explore the Media Bias Tracker that fact checks and holds Fake News accountable. False claims debunked, Hall of Shame for serial offenders, Leaderboard of networks ranked by Repeated Lies. Stay inform...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
TIL the White House has a "media offenders" list. www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
Jim Blanchard, the former Michigan governor, says Mike Duggan’s campaign is poised to siphon votes off Democrats. New at @wlns.bsky.social: www.wlns.com/skubick/dugg...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Jim Blanchard, the former Michigan governor, says Mike Duggan’s campaign is poised to siphon votes off Democrats. New at @wlns.bsky.social: www.wlns.com/skubick/dugg...
RFK Jr. is posting an altered photo of him on a private jet with President Donald Trump eating a Thanksgiving meal.
The original meal was McDonald’s. New photo vs original.
The original meal was McDonald’s. New photo vs original.
November 28, 2025 at 2:13 AM
RFK Jr. is posting an altered photo of him on a private jet with President Donald Trump eating a Thanksgiving meal.
The original meal was McDonald’s. New photo vs original.
The original meal was McDonald’s. New photo vs original.
University of Michigan “committed” to Big Ten despite private equity deal. www.wlns.com/news/michiga...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
University of Michigan “committed” to Big Ten despite private equity deal. www.wlns.com/news/michiga...
Several Senate Democrats signed a petition pressuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio to investigate potentially "hundreds" of human rights violations by Israel.
The Post notes 11 Senators signed the letter. Peters and Slotkin absent. wapo.st/483RysR
The Post notes 11 Senators signed the letter. Peters and Slotkin absent. wapo.st/483RysR
Senators push Rubio to investigate Israel’s alleged violations in Gaza
Classified findings by the State Department’s inspector general say hundreds of potential human rights violations are awaiting the U.S. government’s review.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Several Senate Democrats signed a petition pressuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio to investigate potentially "hundreds" of human rights violations by Israel.
The Post notes 11 Senators signed the letter. Peters and Slotkin absent. wapo.st/483RysR
The Post notes 11 Senators signed the letter. Peters and Slotkin absent. wapo.st/483RysR
Slotkin says a bomb threat was made at her Michigan house.
From a spokesperson for U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin:
November 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Slotkin says a bomb threat was made at her Michigan house.
Whoa. MTG is resigning.
November 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Whoa. MTG is resigning.
NEW: An expert says China is 'dominating' renewables while the U.S. is notably absent. www.wlns.com/top-stories/...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
NEW: An expert says China is 'dominating' renewables while the U.S. is notably absent. www.wlns.com/top-stories/...
INTERVIEW: @slotkin.senate.gov talks with Nexstar’s @raquelmartintv.bsky.social about political violence.
“I don’t think any of us want a political discourse that makes it a physical risk to exercise your First Amendment rights,” she said. www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
“I don’t think any of us want a political discourse that makes it a physical risk to exercise your First Amendment rights,” she said. www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
INTERVIEW: @slotkin.senate.gov talks with Nexstar’s @raquelmartintv.bsky.social about political violence.
“I don’t think any of us want a political discourse that makes it a physical risk to exercise your First Amendment rights,” she said. www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
“I don’t think any of us want a political discourse that makes it a physical risk to exercise your First Amendment rights,” she said. www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Trump on Thursday accused six Democratic lawmakers, including Slotkin, of sedition "punishable by death" for telling members of the military to defy "illegal orders." www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Trump on Thursday accused six Democratic lawmakers, including Slotkin, of sedition "punishable by death" for telling members of the military to defy "illegal orders." www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
This week’s newsletter: Michigan GOP lawmakers request oversight in 2026 elections www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This week’s newsletter: Michigan GOP lawmakers request oversight in 2026 elections www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Jocelyn Benson’s spouse tied to major Michigan data center project www.wlns.com/election-202...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Jocelyn Benson’s spouse tied to major Michigan data center project www.wlns.com/election-202...
Good read from Politico’s Playbook about Slotkin. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Slotkin finds Dems at a crossroads
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November 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Good read from Politico’s Playbook about Slotkin. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Just saw a headline that said “Walgreens cuts pay for hourly store workers.”
Three years ago, I was one of those workers. I made $12 per hour.
Three years ago, I was one of those workers. I made $12 per hour.
November 14, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Just saw a headline that said “Walgreens cuts pay for hourly store workers.”
Three years ago, I was one of those workers. I made $12 per hour.
Three years ago, I was one of those workers. I made $12 per hour.
Mich. voted yes: Barrett (R), Huizenga (R), James (R), McClain (R), Moolenaar (R)
Mich. voted no: Dingell (D), McDonald Rivet (D), Scholten (D), Stevens (D), Thanedar (D), Tlaib (D)
Mich. voted no: Dingell (D), McDonald Rivet (D), Scholten (D), Stevens (D), Thanedar (D), Tlaib (D)
November 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Mich. voted yes: Barrett (R), Huizenga (R), James (R), McClain (R), Moolenaar (R)
Mich. voted no: Dingell (D), McDonald Rivet (D), Scholten (D), Stevens (D), Thanedar (D), Tlaib (D)
Mich. voted no: Dingell (D), McDonald Rivet (D), Scholten (D), Stevens (D), Thanedar (D), Tlaib (D)
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Adelita Grijalva is FINALLY sworn in and is now officially a member of Congress
November 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Adelita Grijalva is FINALLY sworn in and is now officially a member of Congress
Slotkin: “Some people have second and third homes while some can’t even buy their first. Maybe if you buy a second home, you pay a second-home tax.”
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Slotkin: “Some people have second and third homes while some can’t even buy their first. Maybe if you buy a second home, you pay a second-home tax.”
A woman asked @slotkin.senate.gov at a @votevets.org town hall: “Is there a reason why you don’t support universal health care?”
“I’m not prepared to say that every American has to be on [a public option].” Says “the way” to get to universal health care is to offer a public option.
“I’m not prepared to say that every American has to be on [a public option].” Says “the way” to get to universal health care is to offer a public option.
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
A woman asked @slotkin.senate.gov at a @votevets.org town hall: “Is there a reason why you don’t support universal health care?”
“I’m not prepared to say that every American has to be on [a public option].” Says “the way” to get to universal health care is to offer a public option.
“I’m not prepared to say that every American has to be on [a public option].” Says “the way” to get to universal health care is to offer a public option.
Former Michigan GOP co-chair Bernadette Smith has filed FEC paperwork, signalling a challenge to Mike Rogers in the Senate primary. www.wlns.com/election-202...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Former Michigan GOP co-chair Bernadette Smith has filed FEC paperwork, signalling a challenge to Mike Rogers in the Senate primary. www.wlns.com/election-202...
Mike Rogers is claiming on the campaign trail that he lost the 2024 Senate election due to "a van in Detroit" that "showed up with ballots." First reported by @craigmauger.bsky.social at @detroitnews.com. www.wlns.com/election-202...
November 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Mike Rogers is claiming on the campaign trail that he lost the 2024 Senate election due to "a van in Detroit" that "showed up with ballots." First reported by @craigmauger.bsky.social at @detroitnews.com. www.wlns.com/election-202...
Neither Slotkin or Peters voted for the CR.
Democratic Senate candidates El-Sayed, McMorrow and Stevens oppose it as well.
Democratic Senate candidates El-Sayed, McMorrow and Stevens oppose it as well.
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Neither Slotkin or Peters voted for the CR.
Democratic Senate candidates El-Sayed, McMorrow and Stevens oppose it as well.
Democratic Senate candidates El-Sayed, McMorrow and Stevens oppose it as well.
Tom Leonard says Republicans need to focus on solutions to win in 2026.
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
November 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Tom Leonard says Republicans need to focus on solutions to win in 2026.
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
I am floored by this election result from Bee Cave, TX.
Voters overwhelmingly support building a new library. But nobody wants to pay for it.
Voters overwhelmingly support building a new library. But nobody wants to pay for it.
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I am floored by this election result from Bee Cave, TX.
Voters overwhelmingly support building a new library. But nobody wants to pay for it.
Voters overwhelmingly support building a new library. But nobody wants to pay for it.
The divide in the Democratic Party can be seen in Mamdani’s win, but also in Dick Cheney’s death.
Kamala Harris said she’s “saddened” to hear of his passing. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a veteran, says Cheney “wasted” young Americans’ lives on the Iraq War.
Kamala Harris said she’s “saddened” to hear of his passing. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a veteran, says Cheney “wasted” young Americans’ lives on the Iraq War.
November 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The divide in the Democratic Party can be seen in Mamdani’s win, but also in Dick Cheney’s death.
Kamala Harris said she’s “saddened” to hear of his passing. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a veteran, says Cheney “wasted” young Americans’ lives on the Iraq War.
Kamala Harris said she’s “saddened” to hear of his passing. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a veteran, says Cheney “wasted” young Americans’ lives on the Iraq War.
Detroit elected its first female mayor tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Detroit elected its first female mayor tonight.