{"id":2176756,"date":"2024-02-14T21:35:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T02:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-detroit-police-chief-suspends-gop-senate-campaign\/"},"modified":"2024-02-14T21:37:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T02:37:49","slug":"former-detroit-police-chief-suspends-gop-senate-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-detroit-police-chief-suspends-gop-senate-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Detroit Police Chief Halts GOP Senate Bid"},"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\">14<\/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-suspends-gop-senate-campaign%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=2176756&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>High-Profile Republican\u200b Candidate Drops Out of \u200dMichigan Senate Race<\/h2>\n<p>In a surprising turn of events, James Craig, \u200ba well-known Republican candidate and\u2062 former law-and-order\u2063 police chief \u200dof Detroit, has announced his decision to withdraw from\u200c the crucial Senate election\u2064 in Michigan. Instead, he is considering a run for the position of Detroit\u200c mayor, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2024\/02\/13\/james-craig-dropping-out-of-u-s-senate-race\/72589137007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Detroit News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Craig cited the challenges of fundraising as the primary\u2063 factor behind his choice to suspend his \u2063Senate campaign. To \u200dqualify as a Senate candidate,\u200d he must gather and verify 15,000 signatures by April 23, ahead \u200dof the Republican primary \u2064in \u2064August. However, the estimated cost of \u200creaching the required ballot signature threshold is a\u200b staggering $350,000. At the beginning of the year, the\u200c Craig \u200ccampaign reported having \u200conly\u2063 around \u2062$28,000 \u2062on \u2064hand, as reported\u200c by\u200c The Detroit \u200bNews.<\/p>\n<p>This is \u200dnot the first setback\u2063 for Craig&#8217;s political aspirations. His 2022 campaign for Michigan governor, where he was initially favored to win the GOP nomination, was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/michigan-moves-to-toss-gop-candidates-james-craig-perry-johnson-from-race-to-oust-whitmer?%3Futm_source=twitter&#038;utm_medium=social&#038;utm_campaign=dwtwitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">derailed<\/a> by\u200d a \u2062ballot petition scandal.\u2063 The \u200bMichigan Bureau of Elections ruled him ineligible for the primary\u200b ballot\u200d after discovering fraudulent ballot \u200bsignatures submitted on his behalf.<\/p>\n<p>Craig also \u200dexpressed frustration with one of \u2064his Republican opponents, former\u200b Rep. Mike Rogers, who already enjoys the backing\u200b of the Republican establishment. When Rogers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/republicans-land-top-recruit-in-battleground-senate-election\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced his candidacy<\/a> last September, National Republicans signaled\u2064 their support for\u200c him in\u2063 the primary. Sen. Steve \u200cDaines (R-MT), Chairman \u200cof the National Republican \u2064Senatorial Committee, stated that Rogers is &#8220;the type\u2063 of candidate\u200b who can perform well with suburban\u2064 Michiganders and\u200d be a\u200b strong part of \u2063the \u2063eventual ticket in Michigan.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With Craig&#8217;s campaign suspension, the Republican race now features a \u200cbattle between\u200d Rogers, former Republican Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/former-michigan-rep-peter-meijer-jumps-in-race-for-retiring-dem-sen-stabenows-seat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter Meijer<\/a>, businessman Sandy Pensler, and Michigan State Board \u200dof Education\u200b member Nikki Snyder. Republicans, currently \u2064in the Senate minority by \u200ctwo seats, are hoping to flip \u2064the Michigan Senate seat, \u200dwhich will\u200c be \u200cvacated\u2062 by \u2062retiring Democratic Sen. Debbi Stabenow. The likely Democratic nominee for the Senate race will be Rep.\u2064 Elissa Slotkin \u2062(D-MI).<\/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=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Since \u200d2001, Democrats \u2062have held both Michigan Senate \u200cseats. However, the 2024 election in Michigan \u200dis expected\u2064 to be one of several closely contested Senate races.<\/p>\n<p>Craig mentioned\u2062 the \u2062possibility of &#8220;taking a serious\u2062 look at&#8221; running \u200bfor mayor \u200bof Detroit in 2025. The current mayor, Mike Duggan,\u200b a \u2063Democrat, has held \u200bthe office since 2014.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How might James\u200d Craig&#8217;s decision to withdraw \u2063from the Senate race \u2064impact the Republican Party&#8217;s chances\u2064 of securing a \u200bSenate seat in\u200b Michigan?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Expressed his disappointment at having\u200d to\u2063 withdraw from the Senate race but \u2062remained optimistic about\u2062 his potential bid for Detroit mayor. He \u200bbelieves that his background as a former \u200dpolice chief could be an asset \u200bin addressing\u200d the \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-debate-biden-reelection-campaign-slams-gop-extremism\/\" title=\"Biden campaign criticizes GOP 'extremism' in debate.\">pressing issues \u2064facing<\/a> the city.<\/p>\n<p>His decision\u200d to run \u200dfor mayor\u2062 comes at\u200d a time when Detroit is grappling with various challenges, including crime, economic development, and infrastructure. \u2062As \u200da respected law enforcement\u2063 officer, Craig is confident in his ability to restore law \u2062and order \u200band improve the quality of life for the residents\u200b of Detroit.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout\u2064 his law enforcement career, Craig \u200bgained\u2063 recognition for his\u2064 tough stance on crime and his\u200b commitment to community engagement. He\u2062 believes that his experience\u2063 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-2023-nfl-draft-pick-cj-stroud-praises-lord-and-savior-jesus-christ-after-being-selected-no-2-overall\/\" title=\"Watch: 2023 NFL Draft Pick CJ Stroud Praises \u201cLord and Savior\u201d Jesus Christ After Being Selected No. 2 Overall\">leadership qualities make<\/a> him \u200ca strong candidate for mayor, capable of bringing about positive change and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-gubernatorial-candidate-oversees-decline-in-reading-and-math-scores-as-education-chief\/\" title=\"California Gubernatorial Candidate Responsible for Drop in Reading and Math Scores as Education Chief\">implementing effective policies<\/a> to address \u200bthe city&#8217;s problems.<\/p>\n<p>However, Craig will face competition in the race \u2064for Detroit mayor. Incumbent Mayor Mike Duggan\u2062 has not yet announced his intention \u200bto seek reelection, but\u200d if he does, he will likely be a formidable opponent. Other potential candidates may\u200d also emerge, making the race for mayor a highly contested one.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the challenges, Craig remains determined and resolved \u2062to serve the people of\u2064 Detroit. \u200cHe believes that his decision\u200b to run\u200b for\u200d mayor reflects his commitment to making a difference\u2064 at the local level and his desire\u200b to contribute meaningfully \u200cto the \u200bcity&#8217;s\u2063 progress and development.<\/p>\n<p>The withdrawal of a high-profile \u2064Republican candidate like James Craig from the Senate race in Michigan has significant \u2064implications for \u2062the Republican Party. Craig&#8217;s\u2063 strong law-and-order \u2062stance and his\u2064 popularity among conservatives made him an appealing candidate for the party, which\u2064 has been striving\u200d to gain political ground\u200b in\u2064 Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>His decision to instead run\u200b for Detroit mayor may divert attention and resources from the Senate race, \u2062potentially impacting \u200cthe party&#8217;s \u200bchances \u2064of securing\u200b a \u200cSenate seat\u200d in the upcoming election. Nevertheless,\u200c with other strong \u2064candidates\u2063 still in the \u200crunning, the Republicans will continue their efforts to field a competitive candidate and potentially win the seat.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, James Craig&#8217;s unexpected withdrawal from the Michigan Senate \u200crace represents a significant development in the state&#8217;s political landscape. His decision to run for Detroit mayor \u200breflects his determination to serve\u200c the people of Detroit and address the pressing issues facing the city. While his\u200b departure from the Senate race may have implications for \u200dthe Republican Party, the party will continue to\u2062 pursue a strong \u200bcandidate to contest the seat. The upcoming mayoral election in \u2062Detroit will undoubtedly be closely watched, \u2062as Craig and other potential candidates vie to lead the city\u200d and bring\u2062 about positive change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Months ahead of a crucial Senate election in Michigan, prominent Republican contender James Craig, renowned for his law enforcement role in Detroit, revealed his withdrawal from the race. Craig cited a &#8220;business decision&#8221; as the reason for suspending his Senate campaign, opting to explore other possibilities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2176757,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2023\/10\/James-Craig-scaled-e1696349328851.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2176756","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2023\/10\/James-Craig-scaled-e1696349328851.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2176756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2176756"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2176756\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2176757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2176756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2176756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2176756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}