Brad LaPlante
@bradlaplante.me
Covering national and state politics for @WLNS.bsky.social. Prev: @statenews.com, B1G+, SB Nation. Email: blaplante@wlns.com. Signal: bradlaplante.10
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Tom Leonard says Republicans need to focus on solutions to win in 2026.
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
This week’s newsletter: Michigan GOP lawmakers request oversight in 2026 elections www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This week’s newsletter: Michigan GOP lawmakers request oversight in 2026 elections www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Jocelyn Benson’s spouse tied to major Michigan data center project www.wlns.com/election-202...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Jocelyn Benson’s spouse tied to major Michigan data center project www.wlns.com/election-202...
Good read from Politico’s Playbook about Slotkin. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Slotkin finds Dems at a crossroads
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November 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Good read from Politico’s Playbook about Slotkin. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Just saw a headline that said “Walgreens cuts pay for hourly store workers.”
Three years ago, I was one of those workers. I made $12 per hour.
Three years ago, I was one of those workers. I made $12 per hour.
November 14, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Just saw a headline that said “Walgreens cuts pay for hourly store workers.”
Three years ago, I was one of those workers. I made $12 per hour.
Three years ago, I was one of those workers. I made $12 per hour.
Mich. voted yes: Barrett (R), Huizenga (R), James (R), McClain (R), Moolenaar (R)
Mich. voted no: Dingell (D), McDonald Rivet (D), Scholten (D), Stevens (D), Thanedar (D), Tlaib (D)
Mich. voted no: Dingell (D), McDonald Rivet (D), Scholten (D), Stevens (D), Thanedar (D), Tlaib (D)
November 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Mich. voted yes: Barrett (R), Huizenga (R), James (R), McClain (R), Moolenaar (R)
Mich. voted no: Dingell (D), McDonald Rivet (D), Scholten (D), Stevens (D), Thanedar (D), Tlaib (D)
Mich. voted no: Dingell (D), McDonald Rivet (D), Scholten (D), Stevens (D), Thanedar (D), Tlaib (D)
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Adelita Grijalva is FINALLY sworn in and is now officially a member of Congress
November 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Adelita Grijalva is FINALLY sworn in and is now officially a member of Congress
Slotkin: “Some people have second and third homes while some can’t even buy their first. Maybe if you buy a second home, you pay a second-home tax.”
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Slotkin: “Some people have second and third homes while some can’t even buy their first. Maybe if you buy a second home, you pay a second-home tax.”
A woman asked @slotkin.senate.gov at a @votevets.org town hall: “Is there a reason why you don’t support universal health care?”
“I’m not prepared to say that every American has to be on [a public option].” Says “the way” to get to universal health care is to offer a public option.
“I’m not prepared to say that every American has to be on [a public option].” Says “the way” to get to universal health care is to offer a public option.
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
A woman asked @slotkin.senate.gov at a @votevets.org town hall: “Is there a reason why you don’t support universal health care?”
“I’m not prepared to say that every American has to be on [a public option].” Says “the way” to get to universal health care is to offer a public option.
“I’m not prepared to say that every American has to be on [a public option].” Says “the way” to get to universal health care is to offer a public option.
Former Michigan GOP co-chair Bernadette Smith has filed FEC paperwork, signalling a challenge to Mike Rogers in the Senate primary. www.wlns.com/election-202...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Former Michigan GOP co-chair Bernadette Smith has filed FEC paperwork, signalling a challenge to Mike Rogers in the Senate primary. www.wlns.com/election-202...
Mike Rogers is claiming on the campaign trail that he lost the 2024 Senate election due to "a van in Detroit" that "showed up with ballots." First reported by @craigmauger.bsky.social at @detroitnews.com. www.wlns.com/election-202...
November 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Mike Rogers is claiming on the campaign trail that he lost the 2024 Senate election due to "a van in Detroit" that "showed up with ballots." First reported by @craigmauger.bsky.social at @detroitnews.com. www.wlns.com/election-202...
Neither Slotkin or Peters voted for the CR.
Democratic Senate candidates El-Sayed, McMorrow and Stevens oppose it as well.
Democratic Senate candidates El-Sayed, McMorrow and Stevens oppose it as well.
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Neither Slotkin or Peters voted for the CR.
Democratic Senate candidates El-Sayed, McMorrow and Stevens oppose it as well.
Democratic Senate candidates El-Sayed, McMorrow and Stevens oppose it as well.
Tom Leonard says Republicans need to focus on solutions to win in 2026.
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
November 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Tom Leonard says Republicans need to focus on solutions to win in 2026.
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
"Democrats gave the country a playbook last election for what happens when you don't know what you stand for and every day your focus is one person, you lose," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/wZ43_iSDMpA?...
I am floored by this election result from Bee Cave, TX.
Voters overwhelmingly support building a new library. But nobody wants to pay for it.
Voters overwhelmingly support building a new library. But nobody wants to pay for it.
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I am floored by this election result from Bee Cave, TX.
Voters overwhelmingly support building a new library. But nobody wants to pay for it.
Voters overwhelmingly support building a new library. But nobody wants to pay for it.
The divide in the Democratic Party can be seen in Mamdani’s win, but also in Dick Cheney’s death.
Kamala Harris said she’s “saddened” to hear of his passing. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a veteran, says Cheney “wasted” young Americans’ lives on the Iraq War.
Kamala Harris said she’s “saddened” to hear of his passing. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a veteran, says Cheney “wasted” young Americans’ lives on the Iraq War.
November 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The divide in the Democratic Party can be seen in Mamdani’s win, but also in Dick Cheney’s death.
Kamala Harris said she’s “saddened” to hear of his passing. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a veteran, says Cheney “wasted” young Americans’ lives on the Iraq War.
Kamala Harris said she’s “saddened” to hear of his passing. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a veteran, says Cheney “wasted” young Americans’ lives on the Iraq War.
Detroit elected its first female mayor tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Detroit elected its first female mayor tonight.
This week's newsletter: Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticizes Dems, Stevens sidesteps donor funding. www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Michigan Senate race heats up: El-Sayed blasts Democrats, Stevens sidesteps donor spending
Michigan Democrats are struggling to find a strong candidate to challenge Trump in the Senate race, with many feeling that the party is too weak to stand up to corporate interests and Trump’s…
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November 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This week's newsletter: Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticizes Dems, Stevens sidesteps donor funding. www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Hillary Clinton says she lost the 2016 election because of China and TikTok.
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Hillary Clinton says she lost the 2016 election because of China and TikTok.
Some Sunday content for you.
This week: Abdul El-Sayed says most Democrats are “too weak” to stand up to Trump because they are burdened by corporate interests.
Watch: youtu.be/r2eCqQ7zRX4?...
Listen: pod.link/1847062082?v...
This week: Abdul El-Sayed says most Democrats are “too weak” to stand up to Trump because they are burdened by corporate interests.
Watch: youtu.be/r2eCqQ7zRX4?...
Listen: pod.link/1847062082?v...
November 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Some Sunday content for you.
This week: Abdul El-Sayed says most Democrats are “too weak” to stand up to Trump because they are burdened by corporate interests.
Watch: youtu.be/r2eCqQ7zRX4?...
Listen: pod.link/1847062082?v...
This week: Abdul El-Sayed says most Democrats are “too weak” to stand up to Trump because they are burdened by corporate interests.
Watch: youtu.be/r2eCqQ7zRX4?...
Listen: pod.link/1847062082?v...
Probably never watching baseball again.
November 2, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Probably never watching baseball again.
Varsho needs to lock in. Every time I watch him bat I want to tear my skin off. All he needs to do is hit the ball in the air and he grounds out.
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Varsho needs to lock in. Every time I watch him bat I want to tear my skin off. All he needs to do is hit the ball in the air and he grounds out.
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i can hear my upstairs neighbor rn and first i thought he was having sex but i think he is actually watching the world series
November 2, 2025 at 2:32 AM
i can hear my upstairs neighbor rn and first i thought he was having sex but i think he is actually watching the world series
Baseball is losing an audience because the rules of the sport were made for 1855.
November 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Baseball is losing an audience because the rules of the sport were made for 1855.
New: Tom Barrett called the police after protesters wrote things like "Don't let kids starve" and "show your face" on the walls and steps of his Lansing office. www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Barrett calls police after protesters ‘deface’ Lansing office with chalk
Protesters wrote messages in chalk on the exterior walls of U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett’s office in Lansing, calling for him to listen to the people and not let kids starve, while also criticizing …
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October 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
New: Tom Barrett called the police after protesters wrote things like "Don't let kids starve" and "show your face" on the walls and steps of his Lansing office. www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
This week on #TheMoment, @abdulelsayed.bsky.social says Democrats are "too weak" to stand up to Trump because of corporate interests.
"The only thing worse than sheer evil is weakness in the face of it," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/r2eCqQ7zRX4?...
Listen: pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9h...
"The only thing worse than sheer evil is weakness in the face of it," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/r2eCqQ7zRX4?...
Listen: pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9h...
October 31, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This week on #TheMoment, @abdulelsayed.bsky.social says Democrats are "too weak" to stand up to Trump because of corporate interests.
"The only thing worse than sheer evil is weakness in the face of it," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/r2eCqQ7zRX4?...
Listen: pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9h...
"The only thing worse than sheer evil is weakness in the face of it," he said.
Watch: youtu.be/r2eCqQ7zRX4?...
Listen: pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9h...