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Republican James Craig says he was ‘robbed,’ will mount write-in campaign for governor
After failing to get the courts to reverse a decision that kept him off the August primary ballot, former Detroit Police Chief James Craig said he will run for the GOP gubernatorial nomination as a write-in candidate. Craig made the announcement Thursday night on “Let It Rip” on WJBK-TV. Speaking with host Roop Raj, Craig […]
GOP gov. candidate James Craig says he supports abortion ban in secret recording
Republican gubernatorial candidate James Craig said if elected he would block any attempt by Democrats to repeal Michigan’s 90-year-old ban on abortion, according to a secret audio recording obtained by Metro Times. The former Detroit police chief made the remark Thursday while talking with supporters after his speech at a campaign kickoff event in Marquette. The […]
Craig on getting booted from ballot over fraudulent signatures: ‘Not going to let this go’
Despite a Michigan Supreme Court decision that kept Republican James Craig off of the August primary ballot, the former Detroit police chief says he is “evaluating next steps” in a bid to stay in the gubernatorial race. Craig appeared on Fox News Sunday and told host Maria Bartiromo that someone was “absolutely” trying to steal […]
Court of Claims rejects Craig appeal, GOP gov. candidates turn to Michigan Supreme Court
The Michigan Court of Claims has denied an appeal from former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, one of five GOP gubernatorial candidates disqualified from the August primary ballot after thousands of signatures on their nominating petitions were deemed invalid. That now brings the number to three of Republican candidates seeking an appeal who have been […]
Craig, Rinke take swipes at Whitmer’s business approach
Two GOP candidates running for the governor’s office in 2022 have set their sights on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s approaches to economic development, mainly criticizing the Democratic incumbent that whoever wins the Republican primary is likely to run against in November. Former Detroit police chief James Craig and Bloomfield Township businessman Kevin Rinke both gave speeches […]
Two-time Senate candidate John James to run for House
Former U.S. Senate candidate John James announced Monday that he would run for the U.S. House in Michigan’s new 10th Congressional District in Southeast Michigan. “I fought on the battlefield for American lives and in business for good-paying jobs that fuel livelihoods,” James said in a tweet announcing his candidacy. “I will continue to fight […]
Look who’s back: Engler helps start Craig PAC
Former Gov. John Engler, who resigned from his interim Michigan State University post amid scandal in 2019, isn’t done with Michigan. The Republican, who served as governor from 1991 to 2002, was tapped to helm MSU after the school was rocked by allegations that Dr. Larry Nassar sexually abused hundreds of women while being on […]
Craig: ‘I’m running’ for Michigan governor in 2022
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig said Wednesday night on the Fox News show, “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” that he is running for governor in Michigan in 2022. “I’m running, because when I look at what some politicians are doing across our country — let’s talk about Gov. [Gretchen] Whitmer, she follows different rules,” Craig said. […]
Calley and El-Sayed rule out Senate campaigns, McMorrow stays mum
Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley said on Wednesday he would not seek Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing) announced earlier this month that she would not seek reelection in 2024, saying it was time for the next generation of leaders to ascend. Calley, who ran for governor in 2018 but lost […]
Despite historic Nov. 8 losses, hard-liners jockey to lead Michigan GOP
After their historic loss at the polls on Nov. 8, conventional wisdom would point to the Michigan Republican Party taking a different path to achieve electoral success. However, there is little indication that is happening. Tudor Dixon, who was defeated by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer by a nearly 11-point margin, and Matthew DePerno, who lost […]