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Democrats spent millions to boost far-right candidates like Michigan’s John Gibbs — and the tactic paid off
The strategy was to increase Democrats’ odds in the general election under the assumption that extremists would be easier to defeat
By Steve Neavling
Tags: Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections, John Gibbs, Michigan, Grand Rapids, Hillary Scholten, Democrats, election, politics, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, fundraising
By boosting his far-right opponent, the Democrats did Peter Meijer dirty — and are playing a dangerous game
What incentive do Republicans have to take ‘courageous’ stands if they know that not only will their party ostracize them, but the other guys will pour fuel on the fire?
By Jeffrey C. Billman
Tags: Informed Dissent, Informed Dissent, Peter Meijer, John Gibbs, Democrats, Republicans, GOP, Trump's America, Grand Rapids
U.S. Rep. Meijer loses seat to Trump-endorsed, far-right candidate who peddles unfounded conspiracy theories
Meijer, a freshman Republican, was one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection
Tags: Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections, John Gibbs, Peter Meijer, election, politics, primary election, republicans, Donald Trump, Third District, congress
Rep. Meijer slams Michigan Democrats for backing far-right opponent in risky ad buy
The Grand Rapids Republican called the scheme ‘political jiu-jitsu’
Tags: Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections, Peter Meijer, Grand Rapids, politics, primary election, election, campaign finances, John Gibbs
Why Democrats are helping a far-right candidate defeat Rep. Meijer in West Michigan primary
It’s a risky, bold move that could backfire
Tags: Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections, Democrats, Peter Meijer, Primary election, politics, election, Donald trump, John Gibbs, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
McMorrow launches Senate bid, denouncing Republican and Democratic establishments
36th Erotic Poetry and Music Festival brings burlesque and more to Ferndale
By Lee DeVito
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