Michigan GOP Governors Debate Intensifies | Lansing News

Michigan’s Republican governor’s race is heating up as Mike Cox, Perry Johnson, and John James clash in a fiery debate—yet surprisingly agree on slashing income tax and cracking down on immigration. The moderator had to intervene as tempers flared, with Cox blaming James for missing debates and James citing D.C. votes. James leans hard on Trump’s endorsement, while Cox reminds voters he won statewide without it—and James counters with his own electoral wins, hinting at Cox’s long drought since 2006. On economy, both James and Johnson want to curb data center growth (even as Johnson uses AI in his campaign), while Cox backs cutting the gas tax tied to roads. With the primary just days away, James remains on the ballot after Senator Nesbitt’s endorsement, while Democrats jockey between Benson and Swanson. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ae7992891ac1d362