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Michigan Republicans plan comeback after historic 2018 losses
The Michigan GOP at Mackinac Island gears up for a long, uphill fight to regain ground lost in 2018. The piece notes losses in governor, secretary of state, attorney general races, and reduced majorities in the House, Senate, and on the state Supreme Court. It highlights strategic aims to expand the House majority, defend the Senate, and field strong candidates in congressional races including the 8th and 11th districts, while safeguarding the 10th.
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Donald Trump
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State House
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Mike Pence
U.S
Andrzej Duda
Warsaw
Poland
William Barr
Marc Short
Ireland
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Gretchen Whitmer
Jennifer Granholm
Supreme Court
Steve Markman
Bridget McCormack
Elissa Slotkin
D-Holly
Haley Stevens
Rochester Hills
Paul Mitchell
Dryden
U.S. Senate
John James
Gary Peters
Debbie Stabenow
Mackinac Island
Global view on death by own action and its impact
A sweeping column surveys suicide rates by country, noting top and bottom rates, gender and age patterns, and cultural factors. It references Lithuania, Russia, Guyana, South Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Caribbean nations, Japan, China, and the U S, with World Health Organization estimates and a West Michigan intervention program by Jeff Elhart promoting Be Nice.
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Lithuania
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Guyana
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Iraq
Syria
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Jamaica
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China
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Worldpopulationreview.com
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Be Nice
Your Letters defend gun rights and the Second Amendment
Brian Douthitt argues that self defense is a natural right beyond governments and supports carrying firearms including handguns and AR-15 style rifles. He cites past restrictions, Democratic gun laws, and a hypothetical buyback to claim only strong defense preserves this right.
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Rich Herbig
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Chicago
California
Beto
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