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Shirkey faces calls from Democrats to resign or lose his leadership position, but Republicans and donors have mostly stayed supportive or silent.
As more time passes since state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) was caught on camera making violent, sexist comments as well as echoing baseless conspiracy theories that the Capitol insurrection was a “hoax,” it becomes less and less likely that he will face any real consequences for his words and actions.
“As for him resigning that would be up to him. But you know, Sen. Shirkey is very resolute in his opinion.” State Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor).
The Senators voted to initiate the Electoral Count Act.
In fact, Republican Senators like Ted Cruz were calling for a 10 day investigation into voting integrity before certifying and counting the votes.
So…. why would Trump supporters want to interrupt that?
It would have appeared that momentum was on their side!
Remember… it only takes one spark to start a wildfire…
Michigan’s top elected Republican, Mike Shirkey, the State Senate majority leader, said on Wednesday that he stood behind previous remarks in which he called the attack on the U.S. Capitol a “hoax” and indicated he might challenge Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to a fistfight.