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Statement from President Joe Biden on Tonight’s Primary Results in Michigan

Statement from President Biden on Tonight’s Primary Results in Michigan

The following is a statement from President Joe Biden on the results of tonight’s Michigan primary:

“I want to thank every Michigander who made their voice heard today. Exercising the right to vote and participating in our democracy is what makes America great.

“Four years ago, it was Michigan’s diverse coalition that came together to reject Donald Trump’s MAGA extremism and sent me and Kamala to the White House. Because of Michiganders, we’ve been able to work hand in hand with Governor Whitmer and the incredible Democratic leaders in Michigan’s congressional delegation to deliver enormous progress. I was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with UAW workers last year as they led the fight for the wages and benefits they deserve. We took on Big Pharma and are lowering the cost of prescription drugs for nearly 2 million Michigan seniors. We’re investing in our world-class auto industry and are finally making big corporations pay their fair share after Trump rigged the economy for special interests and gave handouts to his wealthy friends. And we’re fixing our crumbling bridges and roads while creating thousands of good-paying, union jobs right here in Michigan after Trump shipped them overseas.

“For all of this progress, there is so much left to do. Donald Trump is threatening to drag us even further into the past as he pursues revenge and retribution. He proudly brags that he is the reason Roe v. Wade was overturned in this country. Because of Donald Trump, women’s lives are at risk, doctors face the prospect of criminal penalties for doing their jobs, and families desperately trying to have children are having access to fertility treatments ripped away. Now, Donald Trump wants to ban abortion nationwide – including here in Michigan.

“You’ve heard me say many times it’s never a good bet to bet against the United States of America. It’s never a good bet to bet against Michiganders either. This fight for our freedoms, for working families, and for Democracy is going to take all of us coming together. I know that we will.”

Transcript of Donald Trump’s Remarks to the Michigan GOP After Tonight's Victory

Transcript of President Donald J. Trump’s Remarks to the Michigan GOP After Dominating Victory

I just want to thank everybody. This was a great day and Pete [Hoekstra], congratulations. You'll be a fantastic chairman, one of the best ever. I don't know if you know he was a fantastic— just couldn't be better as an ambassador— but before that he was a really successful and respected, highly respected congressman. And now he's with us, and we have a very simple task: we have to win on November 5, and we're going to win big, and it's going to be like nothing that anybody has ever seen. It's going to be fantastic. We win Michigan; we win the whole thing. The auto workers are with us. We have so many people with us. They’ve destroyed the auto working business—the auto workers— with this new deal, and with the all-electric mandate, all those cars are going to be made in China. And we're going to bring it all back into Michigan and other places in our country. But I just want to thank everybody, you've been so incredible. The numbers are far greater than we even anticipated. Thank you very much, and we'll be doing a lot of campaigning over the next couple of months and few months. I can tell you this November 5th cannot come fast enough because our country is in serious trouble. We have the worst president in the history of our country, the most incompetent and the most corrupt president, and we can't let this continue. So the date November 5, January 20, when we take over, could not come fast enough because we're going to Make America Great Again, greater than ever before. And I just want to thank everybody, you've been incredible. And I'm so proud of the results because they're far greater than anticipated. So thank you all very much, and I'll be seeing you over the next period of nine months and long beyond that. Thank you very much, and Pete, congratulations.

 

Nikki Haley Campaign Responds to Michigan Primary Results

Nikki Haley Campaign Responds to Michigan Primary Results

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Nikki Haley for President campaign's national spokesperson, Olivia Perez-Cubas, issued the following statement regarding the Michigan Republican Primary results:

“Joe Biden is losing about 20 percent of the Democratic vote today, and many say it’s a sign of his weakness in November. Donald Trump is losing about 35 percent of the vote. That’s a flashing warning sign for Trump in November. Since Trump became president in 2016, he lost Michigan Republicans the state House, state Senate, and Governor’s mansion. What was once a beacon for the conservative cause, the Michigan Republican Party is now fractured and divided.

“Let this serve as another warning sign that what has happened in Michigan will continue to play out across the country. So long as Donald Trump is at the top of the ticket, Republicans will keep losing to the socialist left. Our children deserve better.”

In Michigan Ad, Haley Reminds Voters: It’s Time for a New Generation

In Michigan Ad, Haley Reminds Voters: It’s Time for a New Generation

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Nikki Haley for President campaign will launch a new ad in Michigan Wednesday morning that reminds voters what’s at stake in the February 27 primary: a rematch between two names of the past that 70 percent of Americans don’t want.

“Donald Trump and Joe Biden have a lot in common: they are part of a bygone era of politicians who are too focused on their own drama and chaos to deliver for the American people,” said Haley spokesperson Brittany Yanick. “It’s time for a new generational conservative leader who can put the baggage of the past behind and lead us to a strong and proud America.”

In the ad, Haley offers Michiganders some hard truths: Our political class is too old, too entrenched, and has been in Washington too long. She calls for term limits, mental competency tests, a plan to defeat China and restore our economy, and a new style and approach. The ad also touts Haley’s endorsement from the conservative Detroit News.

TRANSCRIPT:
HALEY: I’ll just say it. Biden’s too old, and Congress is the most exclusive nursing home in America.
Washington keeps failing because politicians from yesterday can’t lead us into tomorrow.
We need term limits, mental competency tests, and a real plan to defeat China and restore our economy.
We have to leave behind the chaos and drama of the past with a new generation and a new conservative president.
I’m Nikki Haley and I approve this message.