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14 Dec, 7 tweets, 3 min read
New: Michigan house leaders remove Rep. Gary Eisen, a GOP lawmaker, from his committee assignments.

In a Monday radio interview, Eisen alluded to disruptions of the Electoral College vote. When asked if he could ensure no one would be hurt, he said no freep.com/story/news/pol…
Eisen also acknowledged some legislative buildings are closed today due to a threat of violence.

But he called that threat "convenient," suggesting it is being used to dissuade pro-Trump attempts at disrupting Electoral College proceedings freep.com/story/news/pol…
Eisen, asked if he could ensure people will be safe: "No. I don’t know. Because what we’re doing today is uncharted. It hasn’t been done."

Comments came at roughly same time Stephen Miller mentioned states seating alternate delegates to Electoral College freep.com/story/news/pol…
.@LeeChatfield: “We have been consistent in our position on issues of violence and intimidation in politics...it must also apply when the public officials open the door to violent behavior and refuse to condemn it. We must do better." freep.com/story/news/pol…
Update: In a statement, Rep. Gary Eisen said he regrets any “confusion” caused by his statements re: possible violence at the state Capitol today.

Also confirms he’s participating in an alternate slate of pro-Trump delegates
freep.com/story/news/pol…
New: Gov. Whitmer says Eisen's comments were "incredibly discouraging and downright dangerous."

"And I do believe that anyone who is inciting people to take action is contributing to a hostile environment that could lead to domestic terrorism." freep.com/story/news/pol…
More from Gov. Whitmer on today’s Electoral College proceedings and efforts to undermine election results

freep.com/story/news/pol…

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10 Dec
Gov. Whitmer is scheduled to provide an update on the state's efforts to combat COVID-19 at 1 pm. Watch live here freep.com/story/news/loc…
Whitmer press conference starting.

She's talking about a Jackson couple who recently died due to COVID-19 freep.com/story/news/loc…
Whitmer: "We're on the brink of incredible medical breakthroughs" when it comes to distributing a COVID-19 vaccine.

She reiterates critical health care workers in hospitals and first responders will be first in line for the vaccine
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9 Dec
New: House GOP removes Detroit Democrat from committees, citing 'threats' in her Facebook video.

Rep. Cynthia Johnson, who posted video Tuesday, had received death threats after she attempted to question Rudy Giuliani during a recent legislative hearing.
freep.com/story/news/pol…
At end of video, Johnson referenced law enforcement finding someone who'd threatened her: "So this is just a warning to you Trumpers. Be careful...And for those of you who are soldiers, you know how to do it. Do it right. Be in order. Make them pay." freep.com/story/news/pol…
I've asked Rep. Johnson for comment. Also asked GOP House leaders if they are aware of any investigation into Johnson re: comments. I've asked Michigan AG and others for comment as well. freep.com/story/news/pol…
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8 Dec
Michigan Senate Oversight Committee will hear from Detroit elections advisor Chris Thomas today.

Before hearing begins. Chairman Ed McBroom seems to indicate he'll ask witnesses to take an "oath." This comes after House lawmakers rebuffed a similar suggestion for Giuliani
When the Senate Oversight Committee met for 7+ hours last week to hear testimony from people alleging election fraud (they did not have evidence of widespread fraud) no oath was required. freep.com/story/news/pol…
McBroom says he got the idea of administering an oath after he saw other hearings last week.

Sen. Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, notes House cmt denied opportunity to put Giuliani under oath.

"I just want to put out how frustrating it is for some of us to protect (Giuliani)..."
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6 Dec
Giuliani spoke *for hours* without a mask on during Wednesday's legislative hearing in Michigan. At one point, he asked a witness sitting next to him to take off her mask (she did not).

freep.com/story/news/pol…
Story: Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID-19 days after more-than 4-hour long maskless meeting at Michigan Legislature.

At least 1 lawmaker + MIGOP party chair Laura Cox say they'll get tested. House session/cmts still planned for Tuesday freep.com/story/news/pol…
The day after Rep. Matt Hall chaired the hearing with Giuliani, he led a legislative hearing on COVID-19.

Sen. @CurtisHertelJr, who's on that committee and attended the COVID meeting, had some thoughts on Giuliani's diagnosis freep.com/story/news/pol…
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2 Dec
The president's video includes multiple false statements about Michigan and its elections process.

They are demonstrably false.
In related news, Rudy Giuliani and MI GOP Chairwoman Laura Cox are holding a Zoom call for Michigan supporters right now.

Giuliani repeated allegations of mass voter fraud. Does not provide any evidence.

Attacking mail-in ballots (remember, President Trump voted absentee)
Giuliani says there was coordinated, nationwide effort to block GOP poll challengers from watching ballot counting in Democratic-controlled cities.

Remember, lots of GOP poll challengers testified at MI Senate hearing *yesterday* that they say they saw misconduct at TCF Center
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1 Dec
Back to watching Senate Oversight Committee. Speaker: "You must know in your heart this election was fraudulent."

Doesn't present any evidence, but asks lawmakers to appoint Michigan's Electoral College delegates for Trump. (Not going to happen)
Next speaker says she was also a poll challenger at TCF Center. She's describing election workers conducting the normal process of pre-processing absentee ballots and distributing provisional ballots.

She does not understand the process of providing a provisional ballot.
Next speaker is John McGrath. Said after hearing reports that ballots arrived late at TCF Center (arrival at TCF has nothing to do with when received by clerk) he headed to the center to be an independent observer.
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