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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
Nov 9, 2022

Tags: Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections, John Gibbs, Michigan, Grand Rapids, Hillary Scholten, Democrats, election, politics, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, fundraising
Politics & Elections

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
Aug 5, 2022

Tags: Informed Dissent, Informed Dissent, Peter Meijer, John Gibbs, Democrats, Republicans, GOP, Trump's America, Grand Rapids
Politics & Elections

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

By Steve Neavling
Aug 3, 2022

Tags: Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections, John Gibbs, Peter Meijer, election, politics, primary election, republicans, Donald Trump, Third District, congress
Politics & Elections

Rep. Meijer slams Michigan Democrats for backing far-right opponent in risky ad buy

The Grand Rapids Republican called the scheme ‘political jiu-jitsu’

By Steve Neavling
Aug 1, 2022

Tags: Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections, Peter Meijer, Grand Rapids, politics, primary election, election, campaign finances, John Gibbs
Politics & Elections

Why Democrats are helping a far-right candidate defeat Rep. Meijer in West Michigan primary

It’s a risky, bold move that could backfire

By Steve Neavling
Jul 26, 2022

Tags: Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections, Democrats, Peter Meijer, Primary election, politics, election, Donald trump, John Gibbs, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

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