What you saw at this debate was John James offer policy solutions, while Benson blamed the federal government for all of Michigan's problems. To fix Michigan's problems, we cannot continue with more of the same, we need new leadership.
John James
@JohnJamesMI
Oct 6
Our costs are up, our wages are down, and Lansing is corrupt. We need a real LEADER. Not more of the same. 🇺🇸

Oct 7, 2026 · 1:00 AM UTC

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Weird how everything is always the fault of Trump, yet other states with competent, relatively honest leadership is doing better than Michigan
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True. Michigan is lagging in almost every area compared to other states. Benson blames DC but she has been in leadership of the state for 8 years. It’s her
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You mean linking James to Donald Trump who through his tariffs with Canada and stupid ass war with Iran has crushed the state. Costs are up because of Trump. Wages are down because of Trump. John James has always been a yes man for Trump. There is zero space between them.
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Replying to @CMURepublicans
Michigan used to be such a great place - prosperous, inexpensive. They've ruined it. We used to be grround zero of the auto industry. Now we're a welfare state.
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Same old blame Trump bs
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James is about as useless as a wet paper sack. Does he realize the Michigan government is located in Lansing and not Washington DC? Any changes James feels is an improvement for Michigan will only benefit those protecting pedophiles and blow our taxes on worthless wars.
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Did we watch the same debate? James constantly blamed the Federal Government and said that those issues were out of the Governor’s hands. Benson was ready to take charge of the situation and work to circumvent the federal government to bring down costs for everyone.
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We are a no growth State.
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James next Michigan governor 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️
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JBenn or “Twitchy” is not a serious candidate.
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She was also making very odd facial expressions.
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John James ain’t it.
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No more AWFL governors. No more corrupt “girl bosses” ruling by empathy and feelings. Such petty tyrants they are!
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Replying to @CMURepublicans
No. What i saw is someone who, according to the Detroit News, has the worst attendance record of all the Michigan representatives for showing up for Congressional votes.
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Nah we aint voting for Trumptard pawns. FOH
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Michigan’s choices are easy, more failure, or finally some progress. Time to vote red.
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Can you articulate the policy solutions?
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100% agree, the democrats have turned Michigan into a shithole and I voted for Whitmer because I liked her before she became governor. I liked what she voted on as a legislator but she changed and her whole Democrat party has turned to shit right along with her.
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I am surprised there is a group of Republicans allowed on the campus of CMU.
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Agreed!
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Michigan Governor 2026….
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Heads Up Michigan!🇺🇸
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It is time for a change.
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Fuck off
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👍🏼🇺🇸
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Low energy
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