Can former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan win Michigan’s governor race as an independent? We break down his rise, Michigan’s swing voters, and the possible shake-up of two-party politics.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Can former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan win Michigan&rsquo;s governor race as an independent? We break down his rise, Michigan&rsquo;s swing voters, and the possible shake-up of two-party politics.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.

Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.

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Duggan disruption

Michigan Senate Democrats propose new data center regulations. What would the bills do and could they actually become law? 

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Michigan Senate Democrats propose new data center regulations. What would the bills do and could they actually become law?&nbsp;
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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Data center regulations

The clock is ticking on Michigan's state budget, and there's growing skepticism lawmakers won’t meet the July 1 deadline. 

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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The clock is ticking on Michigan's state budget, and there's growing skepticism lawmakers won&rsquo;t meet the July 1 deadline.&nbsp;
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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Budget deadline, budget doubts

A big union endorsement, millions in outside spending, and a three-way Democratic fight that's only getting tougher. Michigan's open U.S. Senate race is quickly becoming one of the country's most closely watched contests.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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A big union endorsement, millions in outside spending, and a three-way Democratic fight that's only getting tougher. Michigan's open U.S. Senate race is quickly becoming one of the country's most closely watched contests.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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