A Republic, If You Can Keep It

Analysis and commentary on Michigan politics from former Democratic Party chair Mark Brewer and former Republican Party executive director Jeff Timmer.

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Flipping the State House (Guest: Rep. Joe Tate)

Posted June 16, 202200:48:27

This week’s focus: brand-new polling on the chaotic GOP race for Governor, along with James Craig’s you’ve-gotta-be-kidding write-in campaign,...

Trump’s Coup, Michigan GOP Scandals and Patrick Lyoya

Posted June 10, 202200:50:31

It has been a week focused on the intersection of crime and politics:

  • The initial hearing of the January 6 Special Committee laying the...

Polls, Petitions, Lawsuits & Debates (Guests: Emily Lawler, Bernie Porn)

Posted June 2, 202200:48:03

In the rapidly developing state political scene —

  • Three frustrated Republican would-be candidates for Governor lose in court
  • The...

Bye bye candidates! (Guests: Bernie Porn, Mike Murphy)

Posted May 25, 202201:05:14

A seismic shift in Michigan politics with as many as five would-be Republican gubernatorial candidates facing banishment from the August ballot due...

The GOP Goes Full-On MAGA

Posted May 18, 202200:45:45

This week in politics:

  • Mark Brewer takes a victory lap as Pro-Choice advocates win a crucial court test
  • Multiple state legislative...