New polling shows Governor Whitmer’s enduring popularity, deep voter frustration with the two-party system, and growing anxiety over inflation, jobs, and the state’s economic future heading into Election 2026.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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New polling shows Governor Whitmer&rsquo;s enduring popularity, deep voter frustration with the two-party system, and growing anxiety over inflation, jobs, and the state&rsquo;s economic future heading into Election 2026.
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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The Michigan mood

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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 Where the U.S. Senate race stands 

Former speechwriter Chai Karve shares how he crafted speeches for Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and why political speeches still matter in the digital age.

by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta

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Former speechwriter Chai Karve shares how he crafted speeches for Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and why political speeches still matter in the digital age.
by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta
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