The Lessons for Republicans from Michigan’s Midterm Disaster

What Republicans nationwide can learn from the party’s Wolverine State drubbing.

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer reacts during her election-night party in Detroit, Mich., November 9, 2022.

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Detroit — Under Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s iron-fisted Covid leadership, Michigan led the country in small-business failures, became synonymous with terrorizing barbers and restaurant owners, and saw children suffer significant learning loss due to school shutdowns.

On Election Day, Michigan voters rewarded her with a landslide victory and Democratic control of the state legislature for the first time in 40 years.

Henry Payne

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Henry Payne

Henry Payne is a cartoonist for Andrews McMeel Syndicate and the auto critic for the Detroit News.

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