Breaking: In joint statement, Michigan GOP legislative leaders say COVID-19 assistance focus of White House meeting with President Trump. *Do not say* if election was discussed, but say "not aware" of info to overturn Biden win in Michigan freep.com/story/news/pol…
Chatfield and Shirkey: "We have not yet been made aware of any information that would change the outcome of the election in Michigan and as legislative leaders, we will follow the law...just as we have said throughout this election" freep.com/story/news/pol…
Just Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she sent a letter to the president and federal GOP/Democratic leaders on the need for more COVID-19 assistance. She said MI GOP leg leaders declined to sign on. freep.com/story/news/pol…
Here's letter Chatfield + Shirkey sent today to Trump + fed lawmakers asking for COVID aid:
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers meeting is scheduled to start at 1 pm. They'll take up what in the past has been the routine task of certifying statewide election results.
Sen. Harris speaks with the media after deplaning in Detroit, doesn’t give a prediction but notes importance of Michigan
Harris: "Have faith in the American people. I do strongly believe that whoever you vote for will defend the integrity of our democracy and a peaceful transfer of power. And there are certain lines that, whoever you vote for, that we just won’t cross." #Election2020
Harris, on the campaign's chances in Michigan: "Listen, the day ain’t over. Ask me after the polls close and maybe I’ll have a better idea. But right now I’m just here to remind people to vote, because the election is still happening right now. It’s not over." #Election2020
Absolutely gorgeous weather throughout Michigan today.
More than 2 million people expected to vote in-person today, with more than 3 million absentee votes cast.
Clerks are currently tabulating absentee ballots and administering the in-person vote freep.com/story/news/pol…
Picture, shared with me, of a voting precinct in Brighton, Michigan. This is an elementary school; you can see the line to vote running down the sidewalk. #Election2020