Detroit might not remember New York City Mayor Bill de BLASIO, but the longshot Democratic presidential candidate will likely remember Detroit as the place any dream of occupying the White House died. Like night one of the CNN Democratic presidential debate, night two became the last stand for third-tier candidates like de Blasio to punch their way to 2% in the polls be...

A poor performance at the second Democratic presidential debate in Detroit could spell doom for candidates at the back of the crowded primary field. Abby Clark, chief strategist for Vanguard Public Affairs, said the Detroit debate is a “do or die” situation for Democrats who have yet to make an impact on the national stage. There’s a historically large field of candid...

On today’s episode of Great Lakes State, we are joined by Michigan Public Radio Network’s own Cheyna Roth. We discuss the Michigan Supreme Court, and the prospects of nonpartisan judicial nominations and getting rid of term limits.

On today’s episode of Great Lakes State, our team talks about President Trump bringing his reelection campaign to Michigan, a top 2020 battleground state.

Rep. James Lower (R-Eureka Twp.) is taking his claim that he's the person to unseat U.S. Rep. Justin Amash to Washington, D.C. this week. What is his pitch? The Ionia County product talks about his roots in the 3rd Congressional district and why he doesn't think a Democrat can win this seat. Also, Abby Clark from Vanguard Public Affairs joins the MIRS team to...