FUNDRAISING BLOWBACK

Former Michigan GOP Party co-chairman Jeff Sakwa has been feeling the heat from both political parties over a fundraiser he hosted for independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan. “I’ve been getting shit from both sides – from people who are not in my inner circle – but I’m getting money from people on both sides who are excited about his candidacy and I’ve never had an easier time raising money,” Sakwa said. “The excitement is through the roof. I’ve even gotten call from four people in the (current state) legislature who hopes he wins.” Sakwa said the recent federal government shutdown “proves Duggan’s point and his candidacy,” noting that people are sick of the two party system. “Duggan loves MAGA money…when he cozies up to Jeff Sakwa and Republicans who drive Michigan backwards, it’s clear Mike Duggan can’t be trusted to stand up for families across the state who are struggling to make ends meet,” said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman. However, reports note that Duggan, outgoing Detroit mayor with a long history of support and a working relationship with unions, “has positioned himself as a friend of labor as he seeks the office of governor in 2026.”

Jeff Sakwa