{"id":2053830,"date":"2023-10-03T13:38:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-detroit-police-chief-james-craig-launches-senate-bid-focuses-on-return-to-law-and-order\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T13:40:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:40:54","slug":"former-detroit-police-chief-james-craig-launches-senate-bid-focuses-on-return-to-law-and-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-detroit-police-chief-james-craig-launches-senate-bid-focuses-on-return-to-law-and-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Detroit Police Chief James Craig launches Senate bid, prioritizing &#8216;law and order&#8217; restoration."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-detroit-police-chief-james-craig-launches-senate-bid-focuses-on-return-to-law-and-order%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2053830&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig Announces Senate Run<\/h2>\n<p>Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig made a \u2063bold announcement \u200con \u2063Tuesday,\u200d declaring his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. Craig, a Republican, aims to secure the seat currently held by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). This move marks a significant moment for the \u2064GOP, as\u2064 they\u2063 strive to regain control of \u200ca Senate seat in Michigan \u200dfor the first time since\u2062 2001.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The American People want a return to Law and Order.<br \/>And that\u2019s exactly what they\u2019re going \u2063to get.<\/p>\n<p>I am officially running for\u2064 United \u200bStates Senate.<\/p>\n<p>JOIN THE MOVEMENT:\u200d \u2935\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FyrSLov5yi\">https:\/\/t.co\/FyrSLov5yi<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1Ue3rJr18q\">pic.twitter.com\/1Ue3rJr18q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chief James Craig \u200d(@chiefjamescraig) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chiefjamescraig\/status\/1709170191152603449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 3, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a\u2063 statement, \u200bCraig emphasized his commitment to restoring law and order, stating, &#8220;The American People want \u2064a \u2063return\u200b to\u200c Law and Order. And \u200bthat\u2019s \u2062exactly what they\u2019re going to get.&#8221; He officially launched his campaign \u200don X,\u200b inviting supporters to join his movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When\u2062 asked \u2062about his motivations, Craig told The Detroit \u2062News, &#8220;I believe that \u2064I\u2019m in it for all the right reasons. \u2062I\u2019m not doing it for ego. I\u2019m certainly not doing it for power. \u200dI\u2019ve been a public servant for 44 years, and that\u2019s what I\u2019m passionate about.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Craig \u200bgained national recognition during his tenure as Detroit&#8217;s\u200b police chief\u2062 from 2013 to 2021. His department&#8217;s swift \u2064response\u200d to \u200bthe death of George Floyd and \u200dthe subsequent riots in 2020 \u2063earned \u2063him widespread praise. While \u2064other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-detroit-police-chief-james-craig-launches-senate-bid-focuses-on-return-to-law-and-order\/\" title=\"Ex-Detroit Police Chief James Craig launches Senate bid, prioritizing 'law and order' restoration.\">cities experienced widespread \u2064unrest<\/a> and destruction, Detroit remained \u200crelatively peaceful with only a few isolated protests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Notably, Craig is a staunch\u200b supporter of former President Donald Trump. In an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-scott-fentanyl-epidemic-requires-prioritizing-mental-healthcare-not-just-border\/\" title=\"Tim Scott: Mental healthcare must be prioritized to address the fentanyl epidemic, not just border control.\">op-ed\u200d published<\/a> by The Daily\u200c Caller, he \u2063expressed his admiration for Trump&#8217;s leadership \u200band endorsed\u200b his \u2062candidacy. Trump reciprocated the praise, commending Craig as \u2063a &#8220;great police chief.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Craig&#8217;s \u2062political aspirations faced \u200ba\u200b setback in the 2022 Michigan gubernatorial election due to \u200cfraudulent\u200d petition signatures, which ultimately disqualified him from \u2064the primary \u2063election. However, he now joins \u200cformer\u200c Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in \u2064the race\u2062 for the Senate\u2064 seat vacated by Stabenow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Democrats have held\u2063 both Michigan Senate \u2064seats since 2001, but the upcoming race is considered one of \u200cthe party&#8217;s\u200d potential losses in 2024. With a slim majority in \u2062the U.S.\u2062 Senate, Democrats must secure the Michigan\u2062 seat to maintain control\u200d of the upper chamber.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1696011031102000&#038;usg=AOvVaw1725QljG4qoXJl_mG2Blr2\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Craig plan to \u2063address rising crime \u2064rates and ensure\u2064 the safety and security of American citizens\u2063 if elected\u200d to the Senate?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  N asked about his priorities if\u200d elected to the Senate, Craig highlighted several key issues that he\u2062 intends to focus on. One of his primary concerns\u2062 is addressing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-house-gop-signal-support-for-police-in-midst-of-defunding-calls\/\" title=\"McCarthy, House GOP Signal Support for Police in Midst of Defunding Calls\">rising crime rates<\/a> across the country and implementing\u200d effective strategies to ensure the safety and security of \u2062American citizens. Having served as the Detroit Police Chief for over \u200ceight years, Craig possesses extensive experience\u200b and\u2064 expertise in combating crime and has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-san-diego-county-supervisors-criticize-immigrant-legal-defense-program\/\" title=\"2 San Diego County Supervisors Slam Immigrant Legal Defense Program\">made\u2064 significant progress<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/francis-suarez-files-for-2024-miami-mayor-files-paperwork-to-run-for-president\/\" title=\"Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has officially filed paperwork to run for president in 2024.\">reducing crime rates<\/a>\u2063 in Detroit during his tenure.<\/p>\n<p>Another area of focus \u200cfor Craig is immigration reform. He is a staunch advocate\u200d for secure borders and believes that a comprehensive approach is necessary to address the challenges posed \u200bby illegal immigration while\u2062 also ensuring fair and just immigration policies. Craig \u2062aims \u200dto work towards comprehensive\u200c immigration reform that focuses on securing the borders, \u2063addressing the issue\u200b of undocumented immigrants, and\u200d streamlining \u2063the \u200blegal\u200b immigration process.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Craig\u2063 has expressed his support for economic\u2062 growth and job creation. He believes in creating an \u200benvironment \u200dthat is\u200d conducive to business growth, attracting investments, and fostering innovation. As\u2063 a senator, he envisions implementing policies that support small \u200bbusinesses, reduce regulatory burdens, and promote job\u2062 creation\u200d across\u2062 various \u200bsectors of the economy.<\/p>\n<p>Craig&#8217;s decision to run for Senate comes at a crucial time for \u2063the\u200b GOP. \u200dWith the retirement\u2062 of Sen. Stabenow, the party sees an opportunity to regain control of a Senate seat\u2064 in Michigan, a state that has\u200c historically\u2063 been a battleground.\u2064 The announcement of Craig&#8217;s candidacy has generated significant interest and support within the Republican Party, and his campaign\u200b is expected\u2064 to draw nationwide \u2063attention.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200cthe road\u2064 to the Senate will\u200b not be easy for Craig. He will face stiff competition not only from \u2064potential Democratic candidates\u200b but also from within his \u2064own party. Michigan \u200cis known for its diverse political landscape, with both Republican and Democratic\u200d candidates having won statewide elections \u200bin recent years. Craig&#8217;s campaign team realizes\u2063 the \u200dchallenges\u200d ahead but remains optimistic about their prospects.<\/p>\n<p>As the campaign progresses, it will be interesting to\u2063 see \u200dhow Craig&#8217;s law enforcement background and emphasis on law and order resonates with voters. His experience and track record in Detroit may attract voters who view crime reduction \u200cas a top priority.\u2064 Additionally, Craig&#8217;s focus on immigration reform and\u200d economic growth \u2063could resonate \u2063with a wide range of voters in \u200cMichigan and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, former\u200b Detroit Police Chief James Craig&#8217;s announcement of his candidacy for the U.S. Senate brings excitement \u200cand anticipation to the political \u200dlandscape of Michigan. As a Republican candidate, Craig aims \u200bto restore\u200d law and order, address\u200c immigration reform, and promote economic growth. His\u200d campaign will undoubtedly draw attention nationally, as\u2062 the GOP seeks to regain control of\u2062 a Senate seat in Michigan for the first time in over \u2064two decades. As the race unfolds, it\u200c will be interesting to see how voters \u2064respond\u200c to Craig&#8217;s message and whether he can secure the support needed to achieve \u200cvictory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his bid for the U.S. Senate, aiming to secure the seat of retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). 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