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| Alexandria Taylor with Governor Gretchen Whitmer |
By Brandon Hall
(Email him at WestMIPolitics@Gmail.com)
Romulus Democrat Alexandria Taylor now claims she's a Republican---and she wants the GOP to give her the party's nomination for US Senate.
However, until recently, Taylor had no connections to Republican politics whatsoever before donating to the Oakland County Republican Party last fall to attend an event she spoke at.
Around the same time, Taylor, who is a lawyer, also represented Michigan Republican Party Chair Kristina Karamo in an election case, and held a fundraiser for her Secretary of State campaign.
Taylor's alleged conversion to the party comes shrouded in controversy after just losing a Democrat primary for State House in 2018, as well as a Circuit Court Judgeship in 2020. She was also a prominent supporter of Governor Gretchen Whitmer...
It's been said, "if you were arrested for being a Republican, would there be enough evidence to convict you?"
In Taylor's case, she would have a damn strong chance of snagging a "not guilty" verdict...
Taylor has been cozy with the radical leftist factions of the Democrat Party: she donated to the Progressive Women's Caucus in 2018, and the Michigan Democrat Party's Progressive Caucus endorsed her campaign for State House the same year:
She was a passionate supporter of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's campaign in 2018---it's unknown whether or not she voted for her in 2022:
Taylor has strong ties to the teacher's union in Romulus, the Romulus Education Association.
Taylor posted numerous messages of support for the REA, like the one below:
The REA even endorsed her campaign for Judge in 2020:
Taylor said in 2018 that women don't get paid equally, need to fight for paid time off, and that educators are not paid enough:
She even seems to think that women are choosing abortion because they want more paid time off:
Taylor shared a post from the extremist abortionist organization EMILY's List, heaping praise on Stacey Abrams of all people:
When Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away, Taylor told the Detroit Free Press that the radical leftist Judge was an inspiration of hers, and that her death was "a call to action":
In 2020, Taylor repeatedly shared Whitmer's COVID propaganda, how to calculate how much money one would be getting from the government, and how to file for unemployment.
She frequently wore a mask despite being OUTSIDE, and even supported the closure of Detroit's auto industry:
Taylor supported the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, telling Ballotpedia that she is part of a "movement" to bring "redemption" to the legal system:
"In Michigan I watched some of the protest footage and saw many protests where law enforcement walked hand in hand with the protesters. Specifically, one in Flint. We get it here in Michigan. We understand that injustice to some is injustice to all. Nationally, we have the opportunity to set the stage for the great redemption of our entire legal system. I consider it a deep honor and privilege to even be considered as a part of this movement to come."
Amazingly, Taylor's website, which was updated with her recent announcement about the Republican US Senate race June 6th, STILL proclaims she is a Democrat!
Also interesting: In a June 2018 interview with the News Herald, Taylor claimed local governments need more money, and public schools were facing a dire funding crisis despite record funding...
She supported restoring prevailing wage, repealing the medicaid work requirement, said she would do everything in her power to implement universal healthcare, and decried the "Republican trifecta" of controlling the House, Senate, and Governor's office.
Taylor also supported raising the sales, income, property and tobacco taxes...
Here are relevant excerpts:
When asked, "If elected, what do you plan to tackle within your first 90 days?" Taylor replied "(Restoring) Prevailing wage, (repealing) the Medicaid work requirement, and auto insurance (reform)."
"The most pressing issue for our district is revenue sharing and the lack of funding to our local municipalities," Taylor said.
"Additionally, there is a dire crisis with respect to education and the funding of schools. Funding for schools is, in part, based on the number of pupils; however, due to the perceived decline in our local schools, many parents are sending their children outside of the district. A community cannot thrive without a flourishing school district. In Romulus, we are facing a redistricting which will involve potential closure and/or consolidation. Many have expressed concerns and are selling their homes for greener pastures.
These issues do not have a “quick fix” solution; however, the hope is that we will overturn the Republican trifecta to effectuate some real change for the hard-working families in this district. The state school aid fund money comes from numerous sources, including but not limited to, lottery, various taxes including sales, income, property and tobacco taxes. I propose an increase in the proportion based on the cost of living index.
"Additionally, there is a dire crisis with respect to education and the funding of schools. Funding for schools is, in part, based on the number of pupils; however, due to the perceived decline in our local schools, many parents are sending their children outside of the district. A community cannot thrive without a flourishing school district. In Romulus, we are facing a redistricting which will involve potential closure and/or consolidation. Many have expressed concerns and are selling their homes for greener pastures.
These issues do not have a “quick fix” solution; however, the hope is that we will overturn the Republican trifecta to effectuate some real change for the hard-working families in this district. The state school aid fund money comes from numerous sources, including but not limited to, lottery, various taxes including sales, income, property and tobacco taxes. I propose an increase in the proportion based on the cost of living index.
I also propose a re-examination of the funding for public schools and looking to other sources of revenue. There is a great possibility that marijuana will be decriminalized for recreational use. This could be an additional funding stream for these communities/schools. This would not solve our entire funding crisis; however, it is a step in the right direction."
What’s the most pressing issue facing the nation and how will your work with the district contribute to fixing it? "The most pressing issue facing our nation is health care. Health care is a basic human right, yet so many remain uninsured...Health care is a priority and while it may not happen right away, I will do everything in my power to build those bridges to make universal health care a reality."
What’s the most pressing issue facing the nation and how will your work with the district contribute to fixing it? "The most pressing issue facing our nation is health care. Health care is a basic human right, yet so many remain uninsured...Health care is a priority and while it may not happen right away, I will do everything in my power to build those bridges to make universal health care a reality."
The Republican Party is full of former Democrats, President Reagan and President Trump are among them. However, Taylor's statements and actions are all very recent, within the last 5 years, and come after losing two elections.
She owes primary voters a real and detailed explanation on why she has taken a radical leftist stance on numerous important issues just two years ago, and what caused her to change her mind.
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Brandon Hall is a lifelong political nerd from Grand Haven, and is the Managing Editor of West Michigan Politics.
>>>Email him at WestMIPolitics@Gmail.com
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