Michigan Politics & Elections tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203 2019-02-15T17:05:02Z National, State and Local Political News, Polls, Blogs & Video Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance Should a sitting president hold campaign rallies after the election? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22118505 2019-02-15T17:00:33Z 2019-02-15T17:05:02Z While all presidents hold rallies from time to time, typically in support of a piece of legislation, Trump's rallies have become a major part of his presidency. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html While all presidents hold rallies from time to time, typically in support of a piece of legislation, Trump's rallies have become a major part of his presidency. Who had the better night in El Paso: Donald Trump or Beto O'Rourke? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22118050 2019-02-13T17:00:55Z 2019-02-13T17:05:54Z The president spent much of his rally poking fun at O'Rourke, claiming he had only drawn a few hundred supporters to Trump's tens of thousands. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html The president spent much of his rally poking fun at O'Rourke, claiming he had only drawn a few hundred supporters to Trump's tens of thousands. Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22117784 2019-02-13T00:00:00Z 2019-02-13T00:04:44Z Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with. Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22116799 2019-02-09T16:00:09Z 2019-02-09T16:05:50Z With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee Are investigations getting in the way of legislation? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22115860 2019-02-07T17:00:33Z 2019-02-07T17:05:02Z During the State of the Union, Trump made it clear he felt the ongoing investigations into his campaign and administration were highly partisan overreaches. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html During the State of the Union, Trump made it clear he felt the ongoing investigations into his campaign and administration were highly partisan overreaches. Should Trump take credit for the number of women in Congress? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22115710 2019-02-06T18:00:25Z 2019-02-06T18:05:55Z During the State of the Union, Trump clearly felt proud of the changing demographics in Congress, but others say he missed the point. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html During the State of the Union, Trump clearly felt proud of the changing demographics in Congress, but others say he missed the point. Should Ralph Northam resign? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22115042 2019-02-05T22:30:00Z 2019-02-05T22:34:24Z The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day. Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22113409 2019-01-31T13:00:00Z 2019-01-31T13:04:49Z Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president. Should there be limits on presidential powers? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22111630 2019-01-27T14:00:43Z 2019-01-27T14:05:55Z Trump has surrounded himself with lawyers and legal scholars who hold maximalist views on presidential power. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html Trump has surrounded himself with lawyers and legal scholars who hold maximalist views on presidential power. Is Mitch McConnell doing a good job amid the government shutdown? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22111171 2019-01-25T13:00:21Z 2019-01-25T13:03:48Z While McConnell's perceived lack of movement on the shutdown frustrates critics, his absence also protects Senate Republicans from blame. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html While McConnell's perceived lack of movement on the shutdown frustrates critics, his absence also protects Senate Republicans from blame. Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22110458 2019-01-23T17:00:00Z 2019-01-23T17:05:02Z As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny. Should the entire Mueller report be released to the public? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22109641 2019-01-21T13:00:32Z 2019-01-21T13:05:39Z The nation is waiting with bated breath for the results of Robert Mueller's investigation The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html The nation is waiting with bated breath for the results of Robert Mueller's investigation Should the US allow a vote of no confidence in a president? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22109194 2019-01-19T14:00:00Z 2019-01-19T14:05:42Z British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a vote of no-confidence after a brutal defeat to her Brexit proposal. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a vote of no-confidence after a brutal defeat to her Brexit proposal. Is it time to retire the Women's March? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22108419 2019-01-17T17:00:16Z 2019-01-17T17:04:17Z As the third annual Women's March approaches, many are wondering if its time to move away from the fraught event. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html As the third annual Women's March approaches, many are wondering if its time to move away from the fraught event. Should the State of the Union be postponed until the government shutdown ends? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22108300 2019-01-16T23:00:54Z 2019-01-16T23:05:42Z Pelosi has taken the unprecedented step of un-inviting the president from delivering the State of the Union to Congress. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html Pelosi has taken the unprecedented step of un-inviting the president from delivering the State of the Union to Congress. Should William Barr recuse himself from the Mueller investigation? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22107922 2019-01-16T01:00:00Z 2019-01-16T01:04:41Z William Barr has accepted President Trump's nomination to replace Jeff Sessions as Attorney General. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html William Barr has accepted President Trump's nomination to replace Jeff Sessions as Attorney General. Does Michael Cohen deserve our forgiveness? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22106603 2019-01-12T00:00:56Z 2019-01-12T00:05:42Z Cohen, erstwhile Trump lawyer and self-proclaimed "fixer," has agreed to testify before Congress. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html Cohen, erstwhile Trump lawyer and self-proclaimed "fixer," has agreed to testify before Congress. Should Trump declare a state of emergency over the border wall? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22105635 2019-01-09T19:00:53Z 2019-01-09T19:04:21Z Trump would be within his rights to declare an emergency and build a wall along the border. But others argue this is a dangerous misuse of presidential powers. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html Trump would be within his rights to declare an emergency and build a wall along the border. But others argue this is a dangerous misuse of presidential powers. Is it a big deal if politicians swear? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22104290 2019-01-07T13:00:30Z 2019-01-07T13:05:26Z Newly elected Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) celebrated her swearing in to Congress by shooting off some choice swears of her own. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html Newly elected Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) celebrated her swearing in to Congress by shooting off some choice swears of her own. Do you support government shutdowns? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/politics/index.ssf/3203.22103635 2019-01-04T17:00:42Z 2019-01-04T17:04:45Z In recent years, politicians have attempted to use government shutdowns to force their agendas. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html In recent years, politicians have attempted to use government shutdowns to force their agendas.