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Vice President Mike Pence visited Troy, Michigan, Feb. 25 and spoke to the crowd of about 500 people, recapping, rallying and campaigning for President Trump for the fall 2020 election.
Many who attended were excited to see the vice president in person, experience the crowd and hear Pence speak.
The Michigan Democratic Primary is on March 10. Williamston, like many cities in Michigan, is making its final preparations as its prepares to welcome voters through its precinct doors.
In this edition of Focal Point, the director of MSU Museums is suspended for keeping his sources under wraps. Vice President MIke Pence visits Lansing and things are heating up in the Democrats. Michigan’s primary is on March 10, and we speak with Lansing’s city clerk to learn about voting in the primary.
This week on Focal Point, we’re live from a local flower shop to see how people are sharing the love on Valentine’s Day. Over the weekend, the Lansing Women’s Expo celebrated 20 years with more than 300 attendees. The Lansing Pup House celebrates Valentine’s Day with their pets during speed dating for dogs. In entertainment, the 92nd Oscar’s had a lot of firsts and Justin Bieber returns from a four-year hiatus with a new album.
This and more on this episode of Focal Point.
Marking the true beginning of the 2020 election season, the Iowa caucus took place Monday, Feb. 3, though results were still coming in Tuesday night.Â
The Iowa Caucus has a long-standing tradition of being one of the first organized gatherings of individuals to vote for who they believe should lead their party.
It’s not every day that the world watches East Lansing, Mich. However, the spotlight was on East Lansing High School when Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address on Feb. 4, 2020.
East Lansing High School students had a taste of the 2020 presidential election spotlight Tuesday as Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer came to their school to give the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union message.
A deadly virus is sweeping China and has made its way into the United States. Chinese researchers have identified the virus as the coronavirus. Many airlines have halted their flights into China to assure safety. Meanwhile, Harvey Weinstein is facing many allegations for sexual misconduct and rape. Weinstein says he has proof that he is innocent.
East Lansing’s November 2019 election was a small preview. More than 1,000 people registered to vote on Election Day, and the city experienced a 20% increase in absentee ballots.
There are concerns for higher-profile elections such as the state’s March 10 presidential primary. Michigan’s new laws allow no-reason absentee voting, Election Day registration and automatic registration when people apply for a state ID.
Downtown Holland, Michigan got a big visit from Vice President Mike Pence and former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on their Keep America Great bus tour. “Lots of people, all very excited today,” said Vice Chair of Michigan Federation of College Republicans Evan Oudekerk. “We’re looking forward to whatever he has to say.” Holland resident Anne Vanderziel had seen President Trump before and was excited to see the Vice President and former Press Secretary in person. “I came because I believe what Trump and Pence stands for,” said Vanderziel.