Gary Peters, who claims to be holding China accountable for pandemic failures, was impressed by China’s COVID-19 response and said the U.S. faced “low risk” After repeatedly praising China at the start of the global coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Senator Gary Peters probably wishes he could have his words back. Peters, the highest-ranking Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said in an appearance on Fox News on February 12th that, “Certainly, the Chinese government has instituted some very, very aggressive actions…” Peters also went on to say that, “the risk right now to the United States is very low...” Later, on a March 20th Morning Joe interview, Peters continued his praise of China and its economy, saying, “We’ve gotta be doing that same kind of thing here.”  Peters spent heavily on television ads saying he has held China accountable for questionable economic activities that put Michigan’s economy at risk. The truth is Peters skipped 89% of China accountability committee hearings in Congress and skipped 84% of small business committee hearings, failing to protect Michigan workers. And, as China failed to contain the original coronavirus pandemic, Peters offered praise while telling Americans our risk of an epidemic was minimal.   “Michigan deserves a U.S. Senator like John James, who has the military and business training to know how to respond a crisis and would not downplay an emerging threat for fear of criticizing China,” said Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox. “Gary Peters either downplayed the coming coronavirus crisis on purpose or was... More >

The following statement is from Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox regarding Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to veto a bill which would increase liability protections for health care workers and facilities during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.  “During this crisis, Michigan’s doctors, nurses, and hospitals need to be focused on patient care, not on the risk of frivolous lawsuits. Today, Governor Whitmer chose to stand with the bigtime trial lawyers who funded her campaign, rather than with the frontline heroes who are working to keep our healthcare system operating during this pandemic.” More >

Over the weekend, President Trump took executive action to ease the lives of many Michiganders still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. In true partisan fashion, Governor Whitmer criticized President Trump’s actions, stating that the president must instead “work together with Congress.” The hypocrisy of such a statement coming from a governor who has signed over 100 executive orders, and who has indefinitely extended her emergency powers was not lost on Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Laura Cox. “Like with most issues, if Gretchen Whitmer didn’t have double standards, she would have no standards at all,” said Cox. “The governor has no room to criticize executive action when she has burned every possible bridge with the state legislature. Instead of working to ease the burden for many Michiganders, Gretchen Whitmer decided to further sow the partisan divide.” The President’s Executive Orders seek to provide relief to those struggling until Congress can reach a deal on their next COVID-19 package, something Whitmer wrote off as “doing nothing” for unemployed Americans. More >

Report will show if Peters is still feels the ACA is not good enough for his family but is good enough for everyone else U.S. Senator Gary Peters is dragging his feet on filing his 2019 annual financial disclosure report, despite being up for reelection. Or, is it because he is up for reelection? Peters’ upcoming report is important because it will reveal if Peters still benefits from an exclusive, gold-plated private health insurance plan not available to the public. Peters recently came under fire by opponent John James for previously refusing to use an ACA exchange health care plan. Peters never publicly stated that he rejected the ACA for his own family while he based his campaign on the issue. But, it was recently uncovered in previous Congressional disclosure reports, forcing him to admit that has been the case in previous years. The new 2019 annual report was originally due to the U.S. Senate on May 15th, which would have allowed voters plenty of time to review Peters financial interests as they considered their pick for Senate. Due to the COVID-19 crisis an option was provided to request a filing extension of 90-days, to August 13th (this Thursday). Peters requested the extension on April 16th.  However, in a letter to Peters on April 16th, the Senate Select Committee on Ethics wrote that, “Filers are, of course, welcome to submit their Annual Reports for CY 2019 at any time before the August 13th deadline.” Peters, despite being up for reelection, still has not filed the... More >

Peters is living in a different world than John James after building a government-subsidized lifestyle of multiple paychecks, exclusive health insurance and travel. He doesn’t even show up for work! U.S. Senator Gary Peters never before voluntarily told voters that he refuses to use an Obamacare insurance plan for his own family, even as he tries to make the ACA a key part of his reelection campaign. But today’s Detroit News confirms that Peters instead uses an exclusive State of Michigan health insurance plan that Michigan residents can’t get: “James criticized Peters, a former state lawmaker and lottery commissioner, for having "a gold-plated" health care plan from his time as a state officeholder while regular people's health care costs have increased. A financial disclosure for 2018 showed Peters was participating in the "Michigan Legislative Retirement Health Program.” Peters does not show up for work, but he has carefully crafted a government-subsidized Peters Relief Plan that includes: Collecting a $174,000 U.S. Senate paycheck. Banking a $50,000/year state pension. Using a gold-plated, subsidized state-provided healthcare plan that allows him to avoid ACA exchange plans Michigan families use. Taking free, government-funded travel to exotic locations around the globe. Skipping most meetings of three key economic committees in Congress and now Michigan job creators are suffering. “John James not only understands the pressures of providing health care to Michigan workers but he uses the same health insurance his employees do,” said Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox. “Meanwhile, Gary Peters bases his campaign on the ACA but his family... More >