Michigan G.O.P. offers a show of unity at a homestretch rally.
nytimes.comCLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — As the midterm campaign enters the homestretch, it’s time for unity rallies. Here in Michigan, that meant bringing the Republican candidates for governor, secretary of state and attorney general together in an empty lot outside a church on a breezy Friday night to speak to a few hundred supporters, who had been amped up by a soundtrack strikingly similar to the set list played before a Trump campaign rally.
And each candidate focused their remarks on issues currently animating Republican voters. Tudor Dixon, the Republican candidate for governor, anchored her stump speech to the issue that helped drive Gov.
Glenn Youngkin of Virginia to victory just a year ago: education. “It is crucial to get our kids back on track,” she said, spending nearly the first half of her speech on issues surrounding education. “We want to see 25 hours of tutoring for every student, and the funding is there.” She was introduced by Riley Gaines, the collegiate swimmer who has been a vocal critic of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports.
Ms. Dixon embraced the college sports cause at the very top of her speech. “Did you ever think we would be here, where we have to defend women’s sports?” Ms.
