Politico Playbook reported this week that vulnerable Rep. John James and MAGA candidate Tom Barrett received thousands in donations from several of the fake electors who attempted to steal the 2020 election and were just charged with eight felony counts, including forgery and conspiracy to commit election law forgery.
James received donations from five different fake electors across his last three campaigns – as recently as last summer – and stayed silent when asked about it.
Perennial candidate Tom Barrett also received a donation last summer from one of the charged fake electors and stood by it, saying he does not plan to return the donation.
Michigan voters deserve an answer from James and Barrett: why won’t they return these donations from extremists who tried to steal the election?
DCCC Spokesperson Viet Shelton:
“By refusing to return these donations, John James and Tom Barrett stand with extremists and conspiracy theorists over Michigan families and the rule of law. Voters want leaders who are focused on expanding the middle class and protecting our freedoms, not MAGA extremists who tried to steal a free and fair election.”