Image credit: Jake Neher/WDET 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).