It's absurd how much it costs in politics today. I actually introduced the American Promise Plan. allow states and Congress to set reasonable campaign finance limits.
Meantly / Midterms 2026 / MI-07 / Tom Barrett
Midterms 2026 · MI-07
Tom Barrett
Across 17 statements tracked since 25 Aug 2026, Tom Barrett's most frequent rhetorical moves are absolutes and threat & fear.
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Hostility this week 2.0 / 10, 1.3 above their usual 0.7.
Latest statements
Fraudsters are constantly targeting seniors to cheat them out of their hard-earned retirement. These sophisticated scammers pose as federal agencies, banks, and even loved ones, while artificial intelligence is making impersonation easier than ever. Families…
The United States government has a fundamental responsibility to protect its citizens from all threats, including those we might not see coming. The rapid development of AI technology, which has potential to improve our society, has exposed the serious…
Our national leaders, whether it’s the president or anybody else, have to be contemplating the downstream effects of every decision that we make. foreign conflicts and endless wars. A number of my Republican colleagues came up to me afterward and told me they…
At Highland Engineering and small businesses across mid-Michigan, people work hard to do their jobs and provide for their families. I’ve been leading the charge to build an economy where everyone can succeed, and that starts with lowering costs for families.…
When I ran for Congress two years ago, I told you I wanted to work on securing our border, keeping our communities safe and lowering the cost of living. We have more work to do. I recognize that the job isn't done.
My opponent doesn't want to answer for his record of repeatedly calling for the defunding of police multiple different times. And then, when crime soared here in Lansing, and we became the ninth most violent city in America, my opponent publicly said, ‘Turns…
It is my position and my firm position that local residents have to have the ultimate decision about whether or not to have a data center built in their community. This was not a vote of convenience for me, this was one of conviction.
I had a number of conversations afterward with members who told me they agreed with or really respected my vote, but didn't feel like they could vote that way. They were worried about, I think, political factors. a crack in the door. I think that we are a…
Protecting the Great Lakes means protecting our water, wildlife, and communities throughout the region. This bipartisan legislation will help bring federal resources to the table and strengthen the partnerships already working to preserve our state's natural…
Local residents must have the final say about data centers in their communities, and that means they need to know all the facts so they can make an informed decision.
Hard-working families deserve to have confidence that they’ll be able to reliably heat their homes in the winter. Secure pipelines are the safest, most efficient, and most dependable way to transport fuel throughout our state. Prices at the pump and on…
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