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Sunday, October 16, 2016

Chatfield+Berden Campaign With Jack Bergman In MI-1

Chatfield, left, with Bergman


By-Brandon Hall
(Email West MIPolitics@Gmail.com)

State Rep. Lee Chatfield and RNC National Committeewoman Kathy Berden spent time this weekend campaigning for retired Lt. General Jack Bergman in Michigan's 1st Congressional District.

Bergman is in the midst of a tough race against former Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lon Johnson...

"Thank you to everyone who joined Jack Bergman and me yesterday as we toured the 107th district! It was a great time speaking of our vision for this region and for our nation," Chatfield said in a Facebook statement.
"If you wish to send a man to Washington with a proven record of fighting to defend our livelihood and Constitution, there's only one option in this race: Lt. Gen. Jack Bergman.

The 1st Congressional district deserves a man of integrity who cares about the future of our children, and that's why I'm voting for Jack Bergman! Remember, get out and vote on November 8."

Berden also spent time in Northern Michigan for Bergman...

Berden, center, with Bergman right and Pete Hoekstra


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WikiLeaks: Granholm Says Hillary Lives In A "Privilege Bubble" And Needs To Be "Humbled+Inspired"


By-Brandon Hall
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In an email revealed by WikiLeaks, former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm says Hillary lives in a "privelege bubble" and should work "low wage service jobs" to become "humbled and inspired."

"She could acknowledge flat-out that she's been in a security/privilege bubble, and is determined to break out of it," Granholm wrote. "Then she selects 8 occupations that she is willing to spend one day working at. She humbles herself, but gives dignity to the workers whose salaries she wants to raise. Perhaps she makes beds in a hotel for a day. Perhaps she busses tables at Denny's or works behind the counter at McDonald's or Chipotle's! Perhaps she works in a nursing home...She would be humbled and inspired by the experience. Just a thought."

Here is the full email:
"On Jul 12, 2015, at 4:32 PM, Charlie Baker <Charlie.Baker@deweysquare.com> wrote: FYI Begin forwarded message: *From:* "Jennifer M. Granholm" <jennifer@jennifergranholm.com> *Date:* July 12, 2015 at 10:25:57 AM EDT *To:* Charlie Baker <Charlie.Baker@deweysquare.com> *Subject:* *A humble suggestion* Charlie--

"Have you guys thought about expressly combatting the meme out there that says HRC is "out of touch" or "in a bubble" by taking a page from former Florida Senator Bob Graham, and doing, say, 8 "work days" over the next 15 months? https://www.floridamemory.com/photographiccollection/photo_exhibits/bobgraham/

She could acknowledge flat-out that she's been in a security/privilege bubble, and is determined to break out of it. Then she selects 8 occupations that she is willing to spend one day working at. She humbles herself, but gives dignity to the workers whose salaries she wants to raise. Perhaps she makes beds in a hotel for a day. Perhaps she busses tables at Denny's or works behind the counter at McDonald's or Chipotle's! Perhaps she works in a nursing home. Or is a janitor in a school cafeteria. Or works at a daycare center. You get the idea -- have her pick some low wage service jobs that she's actually willing to spend 6-8 hours doing (any shorter and she'd be criticized for not putting in a full day). Our base would go wild for it -- an acknowledgement that she is determined to "see" real people, despite her own good fortunes. That she will remain in touch.

Plus, it will really help to authentically internalize her own stories of how the economy is not working for average people. She'll talk to workers while she's there. She'll see real people . She'll start to understand, truly, the importance of the economic plan she'll be offering on Monday. She would be humbled and inspired by the experience. Just a thought. Jennifer Sent from my iPad"

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Ronna Responds To Matt Hall: Wendy Day Faces Resignation Or Removal Over Refusal To Back Trump

Ronna Romney McDaniel With Donald J. Trump


By-Brandon Hall
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MIGOP Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel says that Grassroots Vice Chair Wendy Day must resign, or face removal from the state committee after her refusal to back Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump conflicts with party rules.

According to an email shared by MIGOP State Committee member Luke Londo:

"Over the weekend, I received Matt Hall’s letter regarding our MRP Grassroots Vice Chair Wendy Day. Our mission, as the Michigan Republican Party, is to elect Republicans up and down the ballot. I take very seriously any actions that hurt this mission. I have been working nonstop this cycle, raising money and supporting all of our Republican candidates, as have many of you.

Those elected to leadership positions within the Michigan Republican Party have an obligation to support the Republican nominees up and down the ticket. While we may have different policy opinions or take issue with certain elements of each campaign, ultimately we have a duty, as party officers, to support the nominees the voters have chosen. If at any time we are unable to support the nominees within our party, one can choose to resign and forego this important role in party leadership."



>>>Here is the full email from MIGOP Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel:

"State Committee Members-

Let me begin by thanking each of you for your leadership and letting you know that this election is one of the most monumental in our lifetime. As we elect our next President we will also be electing the next Supreme Court Justices and setting a generational path for our country. In Michigan, our comeback is at stake and we need to maintain majority in the State House, re-elect our Congressional delegation, win our Education Board seats, and keep our rule of law majority on the Michigan Supreme Court.

This has been a challenging election where there is a considerable amount of party division. Over the next 24 days, I would ask that we each let our purpose unite us, that we work together for our nominee Donald Trump and against Hillary Clinton, and do the same for the remainder of our candidates up and down the ballot.

Romney, center, with CJ Galdes, Scott Hagerstrom, Lena Epstein, Jacob Daniels, Joseph Guzman, Pete Hoekstra, and Terry Bowman of the Trump campaign

We are working hard, putting in the necessary effort to be successful in all of our races. We continue to poll, knock doors, make calls, invest in mail, TV, digital, absentee chase, EDO, and GOTV operations. We can and will win if we unite and run through the tape on November 8th. Do not be discouraged by the national narrative trying to distract us from doing the work we know will help us win. When it comes to the issues, the voters recognize that we are presenting the right vision for our country and state. We need each of you to keep working. Please volunteer in any way possible and know that we are still a battleground state. Do not forget how wrong the Michigan polls were for the March primary on the Democratic side. Hillary was up 20 points and Bernie Sanders never gave up and won.

Over the weekend, I received Matt Hall’s letter regarding our MRP Grassroots Vice Chair Wendy Day. Our mission, as the Michigan Republican Party, is to elect Republicans up and down the ballot. I take very seriously any actions that hurt this mission. I have been working nonstop this cycle, raising money and supporting all of our Republican candidates, as have many of you.

Those elected to leadership positions within the Michigan Republican Party have an obligation to support the Republican nominees up and down the ticket. While we may have different policy opinions or take issue with certain elements of each campaign, ultimately we have a duty, as party officers, to support the nominees the voters have chosen. If at any time we are unable to support the nominees within our party, one can choose to resign and forego this important role in party leadership.

Wendy recently stated on television that she is unable to vote for Donald Trump. As a result, many have called on me to make vacant the Grassroots Vice Chair position, per our bylaws. I have spoken with Wendy and want to give her to opportunity to address the committee. As of our last conversation, she was drafting a letter.

When I receive that letter, I will forward it on and we will proceed from there.

Know without a doubt that your Michigan Republican Party Chairman and my staff are working diligently every day to elect our nominee, Donald Trump, and every other Republican on the ballot. I look forward to working with all of you to turn Michigan red on November 8th."

Day, right, with Mitt Romney
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Saturday, October 15, 2016

Breaking: Matt Hall Asks Ronna To Boot Wendy Day From MIGOP Leadership For Refusal To Back Trump


By-Brandon Hall
(Email West MIPolitics@Gmail.com)

Matt Hall, a MIGOP State Committee Member, conservative activist, and  former Trump delegate in Cleveland, says that MIGOP Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel must remove Grassroots Vice Chair Wendy Day from her post.

According to an email statement:
"Members of the Michigan Republican State Committee:

I wanted to share with you the note I sent to Chairwoman McDaniel today.

Chairwoman McDaniel:

I am writing you to formally request that you invoke your Article IV G 1. power to declare the office of Michigan Republican Party Grassroots Vice Chair vacant.

This section of the Michigan Republican Party Bylaws states that "The Chairman shall have the power to declare vacant the seat of any officer who refuses to support the Republican nominee for any office within the State of Michigan."

Donald J. Trump is the Republican Presidential Nominee. He is seeking election to the office of The Presidency, an office on the ballot in the state of Michigan.

Wendy Day is the current occupant of the office of Grassroots Vice Chair of the Michigan Republican Party. She has used her privilege of serving as an officer of the Michigan Republican Party as a bully pulpit to voice her opposition to the Republican Presidential Nominee, and in turn has attempted to discourage Republican voters from supporting the Republican Party Presidential nominee.

For the most recent example of Ms. Day's commentary please see the below link from a television interview she gave on Fox 2 in Detroit this week.

http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/let-it-rip/211683935-story

Her remarks begin at the 6 minute mark.

Note that her title "MIGOP Vice Chair" is displayed on the screen when she speaks.

I have transcribed some of her statements that justify declaring the office of Grassroots Vice Chair vacant.

"I am not a fan of either" (referring to Mr. Trump & Hillary)

"I think that most Americans are kinda feeling like I am, that neither one is fit for office"

"We probably need an all male staff in the White House, because between Bill & Donald there's a lot of potential for trouble"

"My conscience is not comfortable with either one of them . . . looking my children in the eye and saying yes, I believe one of them would be a good President - I can't do it"

These remarks clearly demonstrate Mrs. Day's refusal to support our Republican Presidential Nominee. Which gives you the power to declare the office vacant.

Declaring an officer position vacant is a power that should be exercised very carefully by the Michigan Republican Party Chairman. However, Ms. Day's comments are exactly the reason that this provision is contained in our bylaws. In fact, in my 12 years as an active member of the Michigan Republican Party, I have never seen comments even close to these directed toward the Party's Gubernatorial or Presidential nominee from any officer of the Michigan Republican Party. We must send a message to Michigan voters and party members, who are working so hard to elect Donald J. Trump President of the United States, that the Michigan Republican Party stands united with them, and our Presidential nominee.

I have full confidence in you to do the right thing. I also have full confidence in your ability to lead our Party to a Republican Presidential Victory in Michigan, and return Republican majorities to Congress, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Michigan Supreme Court.

I look forward to celebrating with you on November 8th.

Sincerely,

Matt Hall
3rd District Republican State Committee Member
Member of the Policy Committee
Grand Rapids, Michigan

PS - I will be sharing this memo with the Republican State Committee"

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Friday, October 14, 2016

Finally! MLive Forces Arlan Meekhof To Comment On His SUPER Shady Version Of The Clinton Foundation



By-Brandon Hall
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WMP reported months ago about Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof's shady, secret Clinton Foundationesque "non profit," the West Michigan Community Preservation Fund, and now MLive is covering the issue.

>>>Breaking: BOMBSHELL Docs Show Shady Meekhof "Non-Profit" Lied To The State, Claimed To Help Poor People With Medical Needs While Arlan Cashed In



They left out the part about him blatantly lying saying he was giving money to those with medical needs, and also left out $25k in donations, but it's a great first step...

According to a fantastic article that was the result of a joint investigation between Emily Lawler of MLive and Craig Mauger of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network:
"Exactly 100 days after the state Senate signed off on millions of dollars in tax breaks for data centers, the company seeking the change gave $10,000 to an account that helps pay Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof's expenses.

It is illegal for a corporation to give directly to a candidate's campaign account in Michigan. But the $10,000 contribution from Switch, a Nevada-based company planning to open a data center in West Michigan, falls into a difficult-to-trace and rarely discussed form of legal fundraising where many donations don't have to be disclosed...

The money from Switch went to the Meekhof Administrative Account, known as a 527 account, which covers office-related expenses, such as travel or conference fees. Meekhof, R-West Olive, declined to comment on the donation...

The Meekhof Administrative Account raised more than $25,000, a threshold that requires these types of accounts to report donors and expenditures to the Internal Revenue Service. But many lawmakers who benefit from smaller 527 accounts or nonprofits do not have to disclose donations.

Meekhof is connected to both a nonprofit, the West Michigan Community Preservation Fund, and a 527 administrative account, the Meekhof Administrative Account.

The administrative account brings in enough money it has to disclose both donors and expenditures to the IRS. The nonprofit West Michigan Community Preservation Fund doesn't have to disclose specific donors but public records available through the IRS show it raised $273,350 between 2013-2015.

The nonprofit fund, which was directed in 2014 by Bob DeVries, Ellen Kletzka, Steve Linder and Penny Blair, according to the most recent IRS documents — declined to voluntarily disclose donors to for this investigation. Linder and Kletzka work for the Sterling Corporation, a Republican communications firm; while Blair works in constituent relations for the Senate and DeVries serves as Meekhof's chief of staff .

In two years, the Meekhof Administrative has reimbursed Meekhof $80,315 for meals, travel, telephone costs and parking, according to filings which are publicly available on the IRS website.

"I do attend some conferences that are helpful in leadership things. I plan to continue to do those things because the public asks me to make good decisions," Meekhof said. "I want to be able to see all the best stuff that's out there right now and how problems are being solved."

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Michi-Leaks: Chelsea Smears Young Female Bernie Supporters As "Emotional," Says Snyder Shouldn't Resign At Secret Birmingham Fundraiser

Chelsea Clinton


By-Brandon Hall
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In an email from WikiLeaks, Chelsea Clinton is revealed to have said young female Bernie Sanders supporters were "emotional" because of free college...

She also argues that Gov. Snyder shouldn't resign, and that President Obama isn't "establishment."

According to an excerpt:

"Q: young women and sanders - why? 

A: never want to speak for someone else. Part of it is emotional appeal of free college for young people even though sanders has yet to detail exactly how that will work. My moms plan just takes longer to explain. (Explains her mom's policy.) For so many people this is their first election; my mom an advocate for automatic registration at 18. For people who haven't voted before and believe in Sanders' vision, may not understand that Obama had 60 votes for ACA, he only had 60 votes. And many D lost their jobs. Sanders intro'd 9 times and never had dem cosponsor. There's idealism that I really respect but hope people can think about what's achievable. And how we pay for it. Sanders' plan by own estimation is 13T and others put higher. Close to our GDP in entire year. Not what people think about."

Check out the full email below: 


--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Erika Gudmundson <erika@chelseaoffice.com> Date: Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 5:23 PM Subject: Re: 02.11.16 - Chelsea (MI day) To: Huma Abedin <ha16@hillaryclinton.com>, Bari Lurie < bari@chelseaoffice.com>, Jennifer Palmieri <jpalmieri@hillaryclinton.com>, Kristina Schake <kschake@hillaryclinton.com>, "synergy@hillaryclinton.com" < synergy@hillaryclinton.com>, "creynolds@hillaryclinton.com" < creynolds@hillaryclinton.com>, "slatham@hillaryclinton.com" < slatham@hillaryclinton.com> Cc: Ann O'Leary <aoleary@hillaryclinton.com>, Amanda Renteria < arenteria@hillaryclinton.com>

*Tour of Children's Clinic with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha (Flint, MI)* Chelsea arrived at the clinic and met privately for a little over 30 mins with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha who runs the clinic. Ann and Amanda (adding) were in the meeting. She got a tour of the facility which included the farmers market which is attached. The clinic will start writing prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables for kids impacted. Also saw the patient wing and met with staff in the residents room. B roll of farmers market and the residents room with about 7 cameras, 5 print, handful of stills. Washington Post local stringer was only national. Did refinery29 sit down interview as well as short stand ups with Detroit NBC and Detroit FOX. Also with MLive, Detroit News and Free Press. No flags. Think it'll be really excellent coverage on the issue. Virtually no campaign or political questions- all flint focused. She referred a lot to listening to the community and how heartbreaking and outrageous it is. 

Reporters also interviewed Dr Mona and a couple of the staff or nurses. In fact, aside from blowing up the schedule completely because twice as much press showed up as I thought (I am avoiding eye contact with Bari who I can feel glaring at me right now to wrap!), it was a very excellent tour and press coverage I think will be fantastic. Ann and Amanda may be able to fill in on how the meeting went. 

On Feb 11, 2016, at 12:57 PM, Erika Gudmundson <erika@chelseaoffice.com> wrote: 

*Finance Event at Davidson Home (Birmingham, MI)* Closed Press 75 folks New/notable/flags: - new: "we are not electing a monarch, we are electing a president" to make point about knowing what will happen via courts or leg vs exec action - Sanders was on people's minds more than I've seen before in Q&A. She mentioned Sanders by name a few times on health care, college affordability, how to pay for things, his record in senate, young people. - new / flag: "In senate career he (sanders) sponsored three pieces of legislation and two were to rename post offices in VT." And "I think Obama in his two years in senate was more effective than sanders in his career there." - comment/question on flint and Snyder, no flags in her response but she did contrast sanders' response of calling for resignation and opening a campaign office with her mom's. Leaned into future announcement of immediate work her mom will do to help. 

READOUT Welcoming remarks by Ethan Davidson CCM standard intro remarks including - SCOTUS and including her mom's citizen United remarks about it being against her, - health care and perfect not being enemy of the good as well as not starting over (mentioned sanders by name saying this is a difference) because of what's actually achievable in current political climate, - normalization of hate speech and SoS record of talking about women and LGBT and making it people's jobs. Experience matters. 

Q&A 

Q: young women and sanders - why? 

A: never want to speak for someone else. Part of it is emotional appeal of free college for young people even though sanders has yet to detail exactly how that will work. My moms plan just takes longer to explain. (Explains her mom's policy.) For so many people this is their first election; my mom an advocate for automatic registration at 18. For people who haven't voted before and believe in Sanders' vision, may not understand that Obama had 60 votes for ACA, he only had 60 votes. And many D lost their jobs. Sanders intro'd 9 times and never had dem cosponsor. There's idealism that I really respect but hope people can think about what's achievable. And how we pay for it. Sanders' plan by own estimation is 13T and others put higher. Close to our GDP in entire year. Not what people think about. 

Q: experience is why she should be president 

A: and how change is made. Progressive is someone w record of making progress. In senate career he sponsored three pieces of legislation and two were to rename post offices in VT. 

Q: people see your mom as establishment even though they agree w what she says. And people don't know what socialism is. People are So angry at establishment. 

A: sanders has been in office almost as long as I've been alive. Establishment doesn't want to make change. President Obama isn't part of establishment. ACA and economy. John Lewis is leading voice for more than three decades - is he establishment. Is PP establishment? Is HRC? This is really and unhelpful construct. I get it. Someone who has been in elected office for longer than her mom has and these people supporting my mom have made more change. Who are the change makers? On women's rights or gay rights or gun control, what my mom has done vs sanders has done, she has better record. 

Q: kids don't remember how successful your dads presidency was. Have her talk about issues like this 

A: What I talk about, she does talk about. May not be covered. 

Q: if college is free there's no capacity 

A: no incentive to keep costs down 

Q: need a catchy phrase like yes we can to organize young people. She is so much better than 2008 

A: thank you. 2008 was different but Obama in two years was more effective than sanders in his career. 

Q: sanders is inspiring and we see people like that win. But Hillary is one of most inspiring people and she champions service.

 A: she talks about a lot but may not get coverage. Lots of support from Americorps alum. 

Q: flint resident. Don't forget about flint when not in headlines. 

A: completely agree. It's why she talks about flint. She said, Within a week she will articulate what she will do as president but also immediately. Water distribution and on health. Generations long. What your senators are doing is important. Looking now for headstart funding. That will happen on Monday. Sanders opening campaign office on Monday. Different kind of engagement. 

Q: he called for Snyder to resign but we want him to fix it 

A: that's (resigning) not an answer either. And mayor only there since November. 

Q: from county clerk: infrastructure difficulties but no records and using and missing literally pieces of paper. Give counties money for tech to find where future issues will be. Will give you my card. 

A: I agree 

Q: elementary school and in Detroit teachers have to keep kids safe and alive instead of teach. Pre K instead of focus on college afford. 

A: record of pre k to little rock. HIPPY. She talks about a lot - how to make universal and affordable. Seems more distant to young people. On elementary thru HS, she fought for in senate every year to provide more funding to title 1 schools and districts.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

RNC Committeewoman Kathy Berden Joins Epstein+Tarver As Michigan Women For Trump Leaders

Berden, right, with Debra Mantey attending a Trump "flash mob"


By-Brandon Hall
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Despite desperate attempts by the corporate media to disrupt his support ,RNC Committeewoman Kathy Berden says she's still 100% Trump. 

It was announced today that Berden will help lead the newly announced "Michigan Women For Trump" leadership team.

“It's an honor to work with such amazing and talented women across the Great Lakes State in support of Mr. Trump," Berden said in a press release. 

" As a proud mother, grandmother, wife, and small business owner, I will be voting for Donald Trump on November 8th because he is the change agent and problem-solver our country desperately needs.

Berden with Trump
Whether its jobs, the economy, public safety, education, child care, or national security, women around Michigan and the entire country know that Donald Trump is the only candidate who is with us on the issues that matter.  With Donald Trump as President, women will have a champion in the White House who relentlessly fights for our families every day," Berden added. 

Berden joins Lena Epstein and Linda Lee Tarver as leaders of the group. Ronna Romney McDaniel is also involved.

TONS of awesome grassroots women leaders are members as well! :)

Here are the "Women For Trump" members:

Co - Chairs

Kathy Berden – RNC National Committeewoman, Snover

Lena Epstein – Co-Owner of Vesco Oil Corporation and Michigan Donald Trump State Co-Chair, Bloomfield Hills

Linda Lee Tarver – President of the Republican Women’s Federation of Michigan and Michigan Donald Trump State Co-Chair, Lansing


Advisory Committee

Mary Balkema – Kalamazoo County Treasurer, Kalamazoo
  
Diane Carey – New York Times Best Selling Author, Owosso

Senator Judy Emmons – State Senator for the 33rd District, Sheridan

Ana Maria Guzman – President of Mid-Michigan Republican Women’s Club, Lansing

Diane Hoekstra -- Holland

Kim Hoppe – President of Michigan Republican Women’s Club, Ypsilanti

Cathy Kirk – 9th District Republican Executive Committee, Clinton Township

Esther Littmann – Former President of Bloomfield/Birmingham Republican Women’s Club, Rose Township

Deb O’Hagan – Republican Women’s Federation of Michigan Board Member, West Bloomfield

Ronna Romney McDaniel
– Michigan Republican Party Chairman

Judi Schwalbach – Former Mayor of Escanaba, Escanaba

Suzanne Sondheimer -- Housewife, West Bloomfield

Pat Thomas  Retired from Railroad Industry, Waterford

Laura Toy – Former State Representative and Former State Senator, Livonia

Joanne Voorhees – Former State Representative, Wyoming

Stephanie Whitbeck – Lansing

Mariko Willis – Marine, Kalamazoo


Grassroots Engagement Team

Brenda Battle Jordan – 5th District Republican Executive Committee, Flint

Amy Carl – Saginaw County Republican Chair, Frankenmuth

Tami Carlone – CPA, Vice-President of Stop Common Core in Michigan, Novi

Margaret Copeland – Small Business Owner, Midland

Karen Faett – Attorney, Cum Laude Graduate from Wayne State University, West Bloomfield

Jeanine Herlacher  Owner of Midwest Properties of Michigan, Grand Rapids

Courtney Hoekstra – Grassroots Activist, Belmont

Tammy LaBouef – Former County Commissioner, Political Activist, Gaylord

Karen Lithgow – Small Business Owner, Livonia

Meshawn Maddock – Trump National Delegate, Platform Committee, Milford

Denise Magewick-Schlotz – Vice Chair at Washtenaw County Republican Executive Committee, Pittsfield Township

Lisa Mankiewicz – Grassroots Activist, Shelby Township

Debra Mantey – Trump National Delegate, Frankenmuth

Marian Marek – President of the Gerald R. Ford Republican Women’s Club of Grand Rapids

Jennifer Oram – Orchard Lake City Councilwoman, Orchard Lake

Rosanne Ponkowski– President of Michigan Conservative Coalition, Union Lake

Angela Rigas – Grassroots Activist, Caledonia

Joan Runnels – State Committee Member and Small Business Owner, Irons

Diane Schindlbeck – Small Business Owner, Spring Lake

Marian Sheridan – Chair of Lakes Area Tea Party, West Bloomfield

Galina Tatulyan – Small Business Owner, White Lake

Dalia Yaldo – Pharmacist, Bloomfield Township

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