400: Haley Stevens & AIPAC; Trump Hurting Republicans; Joe Spaulding on Michigan Senate Race

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The episode discusses the Michigan Senate race, the influence of AIPAC, and features an interview with activist Joe Spaulding.

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join Here's Episode #179 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-16:51: Campbell Plant/AIPAC & Haley Stevens Pat Johnston immediately wonders how MAGA Michigan Republicans believe they will win in the midterms as working class Michiganders are heavily disapproving of Dear Leader Trump and the Trump Regime. And, Pat talks about how Democratic Party establishment types keep backing Congresswoman Haley Stevens despite her hearty embrace of corporate donations and AIPAC donations. 16:52-47:40: Joe Spaulding Interview Ottawa County progressive activist Joe Spaulding returns to the show. They talk about how Michigan isn't part of this gerrymandering battle thanks to the anti-gerrymandering ballot proposal that passed in 2018. Pat and Joe also share their disagreements and concerns regarding the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Race. Pat's already announced his support for progressive-populist Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, but Joe shares his worries and reservations if El-Sayed wins the primary. 47:41-55:30: Last Call-Spaulding Interview Reax In the "Last Call," Pat shares his reaction to his…

People in this episode

Host: Pat Johnston

Guest: Joe Spaulding

Topics covered

• politics
• Michigan Senate Race
• gerrymandering
• corporate donations
• progressive activism

Keywords

• Haley Stevens
• AIPAC
• Joe Spaulding
• Michigan Senate Race
• Dr. Abdul El-Sayed

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AIPAC, Democratic Party, Left of Lansing

Places: Michigan

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