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Michigan Policast for Friday, October 30, 2020
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- Segment one: Stumping in Michigan
- Segment two: The latest polls
- Segment three: Hillary Scholten
- Segment four: Jon Hoadley
- Segment five: State House of Representatives, Supreme Court
- Segment six: Attack ad of the week
- Segment seven: Predictions
- Transcript
- Comments
Stumping in Michigan
- Coronavirus – Michigan Data
- Five things you missed not standing in the Michigan rain with Donald Trump | Bridge Michigan
- Whitmer's job approval beats Trump's job approval in Michigan, poll finds
- Alleged plot to kidnap gov more than just talk, voters say, but did Trump encourage it?
- Biden, Obama, Trump plan more visits as Michigan reprises battleground role | Bridge Michigan
- 5 Days to Go: Times Reporters Talk Election, Polling and More
- Report: Trump commission did not find widespread voter fraud
- Crush of poll watchers expected at Michigan election raises intimidation fears
- Trump called. They answered. GOP army ready to challenge Michigan vote.
- The Myth of Voter Fraud
- Live Updates: We’re Tracking The Vote And Voting Problems
- LIVE: President Trump returns to Michigan, drawing thousands in Lansing
- White House press release reports that Trump has ‘ended' the COVID-19 pandemic
- Why Michigan is a Battleground State: A Look at 2016
- Should I stay or should I go? A ‘Chernobyl-like defect' in our election system might give Trump a choice
- Economy hits record growth in the 3rd quarter but that's very deceiving
- Sabato's Crystal Ball | The Highest Courts in the States
Important races in Michigan, Ohio highlight this year’s state supreme court races - Biden leads by 10% & Peters leads by 9% | Mitchell Research & Communications, commissioned by MIRS
- All Voting is Local
ALL West Michigan Counties have jumped into “Community Spread” (5%+ Positivity Rate). |@BridgeMichigan Oct 27 DATA👉https://t.co/vOq8LoVYz6 Hit “Testing” by County.
Congrads @MIGOP, you want a Herd, you got it. @RepHuizenga @LeeChatfield @SenMikeShirkey (Emmet & Jackson Co too).
— Hector Solon (P.O.'d #Veteran) (@HectorSolon) October 28, 2020
When the Mich. Supreme Court struck down a law Whitmer used to issue pandemic orders, Rs quickly came out against codifying mask mandates & business capacity restrictions. They made it very clear. It's not shocking her admin reinstated using different law rather than negotiate
— David Eggert (@DavidEggert00) October 30, 2020
— Progress Michigan (@ProgressMich) October 30, 2020
Noteworthy that in Michigan our rate of ballot return is very high – over 78% (2.5 million) of ballots sent (3.2 million) are already returned-with voters easily returning their ballots at their local dropbox or city/twp clerk’s office. #ReadyForNovemberhttps://t.co/doERKekw6R
— Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) October 29, 2020
This him? pic.twitter.com/5U0cxwEeX4
— Joe F Spaulding 🦉 (@beyond_process) October 29, 2020
Thank you for your support, @HamillHimself. May the force be with us this election season. pic.twitter.com/GlgnKz8q96
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 28, 2020

This tweet is an insult to every Michigander who knows the truth. I think I speak on the behalf of many Michigan tax payers, whom pay you a salary, when I say: STOP YOUR BULLSHIT AND STOP HARRASSING THE GOVERNOR! #CovidCovidCovid #WearADamnMask pic.twitter.com/HzrazaRsN9
— 𝙲𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚖𝚎 𝙼𝚜. 𝙳 (@ShortnSassyII) October 30, 2020
When we flip the Senate and send @HillaryScholten to the U.S. House, I’m looking forward to working with her and fighters like @WinnieBrinks in Lansing to continue delivering results for West Michigan. pic.twitter.com/aOVUqkOcCj
— Gary Peters (@GaryPeters) October 29, 2020
We elected a lot of great leaders in 2018 — and one of those people was Congresswoman @HaleyLive. Let’s end 2020 on a high note by sending her back to Congress to fight for us. pic.twitter.com/mFWkbSzu4D
— Gretchen Whitmer (@gretchenwhitmer) October 30, 2020
The latest polls
- These voters are powering Biden's lead over Trump in Michigan, poll shows
- Biden leads Trump in Michigan and Wisconsin Post-ABC poll finds – The Washington Post
- RealClearPolitics – 2020 – Latest Polls
- GOP candidate sues state over COVID-19 social distancing rules at polls ⋆ Michigan Advance
- Judge: Michigan can’t ban open carry guns on Election Day | Bridge Michigan
- Ban guns in Michigan state Capitol, open carry at polling places: poll
- Trump called. They answered. GOP army ready to challenge Michigan vote. | Bridge Michigan
- What To Make Of That New Wisconsin Poll That Has Biden Way Ahead
- How unpopular is Donald Trump?
- What To Make Of That New Wisconsin Poll That Has Biden Way Ahead
- How The Electorate Will Be Different In 2020 Compared With 2016
- We Have A Lot Of New Polls, But There’s Little Sign Of The Presidential Race Tightening
- 2020 House Election Interactive Map
- How polling works and how it’s changed since 2016
- Michigan Democrats Set Sights On Retaking State House
- Why Trump Is Losing White Suburban Women
We're in the final days of the 2020 campaign. We have a package from the @MichiganAdvance DC bureau, starting with the battle for control of the US Senate, profiling races across the country, including the Peters-James battle in Michigan. https://t.co/QpJsPYChBO
— Susan J. Demas 🏔 (@sjdemas) October 30, 2020
I've been searching for a true undecided voter. Turns out, it's the @detroitnews declining to endorse anyone for @POTUS.https://t.co/rpQFp2kCU0
— Devin Scillian (@DevinScillian) October 29, 2020
Nessel: Capitol officials stalling gun ban are ‘cowards’ https://t.co/fVWZz97cpj via @michiganadvance
— Michigan Advance (@MichiganAdvance) October 29, 2020
The poll numbers are almost identical on banning discrimination against LGBTQs in Michigan, but GOP legislative leaders have felt quite comfortable ignoring consensus on that for years. https://t.co/QdTebnHSLV
— Susan J. Demas 🏔 (@sjdemas) October 29, 2020
14 other states and Washington DC submit amici briefs w MI Court of Appeals supporting @JocelynBenson & @dananessel position that open carry of guns is intimidating & should not be allowed at polling places.
— Rick Pluta (@rickpluta) October 29, 2020
And a note: @MichiganRadio was also in touch with the James campaign over the past few weeks. We offered several dates and times for an interview, but in the end, the campaign did not make Mr. James available.
— Doug Tribooooo 🎃👻😱👽💀 (@DougTribou) October 30, 2020
Hillary Scholten
- Hillary Scholten for Congress campaign site
- Hillary Scholten for Congress on ActBlue
- Real Clear Politics | Michigan 3rd District – Meijer vs. Scholten
- Fact Squad | GOP ad smears Scholten legal work, claiming she helped ‘evade law’s
- In Michigan district, Trump factor could turn seat over to Democrats
- Real Clear Politics | Battle for the House 2020
I’m here with @WinnieBrinks, @GaryPeters and Lily Schulting at @KentDems! It is so important that we are making sure folks know how and where to vote.
To learn more, head over to https://t.co/YnjKHv5r8L pic.twitter.com/4wc0sTe8Ll
— Hillary Scholten (@HillaryScholten) October 29, 2020
#MI03 (Lean R→Tossup): Both parties have released polls showing their candidate ahead, but even Team Red’s surveys find Joe Biden on track to carry a historically red Grand Rapids-area seat that Trump took 52-42. pic.twitter.com/KVQ29wNe9c
— Daily Kos Elections (@DKElections) October 29, 2020
We know it and @FiveThirtyEight does too. #MI03 is one of the most competitive districts in the country. We need your help to win it.
Join our fight: https://t.co/FafJlcxpYr pic.twitter.com/1I0QrI7H4j
— Hillary Scholten (@HillaryScholten) October 28, 2020
Speaking of #MI03, I hate the negative ads coming from both sides, but the recent NRCC ads against @HillaryScholten are particularly bad. Protecting civil liberties is a good thing. These hyperbolic ads embrace the same demagoguery used to justify all sorts of government abuses.
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) October 20, 2020
Jon Hoadley
- Jon Hoadley for Congress campaign site
- Michigan House Democrats | John Hoadley State Representative 60th House District
- U.S. Rep. Fred Upton and state Rep. Jon Hoadley debate covers coronavirus, healthcare and police reform
- Real Clear Politics | Michigan 6th District – Upton vs Hoadley
- GOP campaign group accused of using homophobic trope against Hoadley
- Jon Hoadley hopes to become Michigan's first openly gay congressman
Have you signed up to join our GOTV phone bank shifts? We’re kicking off tomorrow and dialing every day through the election. #MI06 #DemCastMI
Join us here: https://t.co/ypBU49SXBX
— Jon Hoadley (@JonHoadley) October 30, 2020
State House of Representatives, Supreme Court
- Record amounts of money pour into fight for Michigan state House
- How Dark Money is Permeating Michigan’s Supreme Court Race
- In Michigan, a Suburban County That Flipped Blue Isn’t Looking Back
- Christine Morse official campaign site (HD 61 – Kalamazoo County)
- Kelly Breen official campaign site (HD 38 – Oakland County)
- Julia Pulver official campaign site (HD 39 – Oakland County)
- Barb Anness official campaign site (HD 45 – Oakland County)
- Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by House District (Google spreadsheet)
- Michigan House District Map
- McCormack & Welch for Supreme Court
- Elizabeth Welch for Michigan Supreme Court
- ReElect Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack – Michigan Supreme Court – campaign site
- Meet Michigan Supreme Court candidate Bridget Mary McCormack
When the Mich. Supreme Court struck down a law Whitmer used to issue pandemic orders, Rs quickly came out against codifying mask mandates & business capacity restrictions. They made it very clear. It's not shocking her admin reinstated using different law rather than negotiate
— David Eggert (@DavidEggert00) October 30, 2020
Eight days until showtime.@GretchenWhitmer @Vote4Morse @MarshallKilgore, let's do this! pic.twitter.com/wKpPyn7KLp
— Chokwe Pitchford for State Rep (@C79th) October 26, 2020
When #ThatWomanFromMichigan gives your campaign a shoutout. Thx, .@GovWhitmer 4 days to #flipthe45th AND the Michigan House, too. Join our team-be the positive change your wish to see in this world 'cause democracy is a team sport: https://t.co/LsQjzapv81 https://t.co/gMJ5TKdjoK
— barbanness2020 (@barbanness2020) October 30, 2020
The GOP’s Education Extremism Is Alienating Moderate Voters https://t.co/z4fM4hu0dC
— The Nation (@thenation) October 29, 2020
I am proud to be endorsed by the storied Teamsters Union Local 337. For over 83 years the teamsters have been fighting to protect workers. And you can count on me to do the same thing for you. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/Zp9j0YBJaf
— Kelly Breen (@voteKellyBreen) October 29, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Democrat Christine Morse Nearly Doubles Republican Bronwyn Haltom pic.twitter.com/1LyDI5idh4
— Christine Morse (@Vote4Morse) October 23, 2020
Attack ad of the week
- The Lincoln Project
- Meidas Touch
- PACRONYM on YouTube
- VoteVets
- Republican Voters Against Trump
- Joe Biden for President 2020
Runner up: Republican Voters Against Trump – Trump Administration Officials for Biden
Winner: Meidas Touch – Save America
Joe Biden For President 2020 – Rising
Predictions
Transcript
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