Contrary to this claim, a June NBC News|SurveyMonkey Weekly Election Tracking poll shows Trump and presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton virtually tied in support from independents, with Clinton receiving nearly 90 percent of her party’s support.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 10:25pm
CLEVELAND — The Michigan delegation presented a united front behind Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump despite brief confusion during roll call, in which Michigan abstained from the vote Tuesday at the Republican National Convention.
Trump won the Michigan state primary in March, garnering significant support in rural areas of the state — such as the Upper Peninsula — while, in Washtenaw County, the majority of voters supported Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a candidate who has yet to endorse Trump.
Monday, July 18, 2016 - 4:58pm
CLEVELAND — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette addressed the Republican National Convention Monday afternoon, where he spoke about the ongoing Flint water crisis, among broader issues.
Friday, July 15, 2016 - 1:32pm
Gov. Rick Snyder is one of several prominent Republicans who have not endorsed Donald Trump and does not plan to attend the Republican National Convention this week in Cleveland.
Other prominent figures who will not be attending include Gov. John Kasich, Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, and Nikki Haley, although Haley does support Trump. In total, at least eight Republican governors will not attend or are non-committal to attending the convention.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 12:48pm
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.) endorsed his rival Tuesday in the Democratic presidential nomination, weeks after Hillary Clinton was declared the presumptive nominee and only two weeks prior to the Democratic National Convention.
Rising LSA junior Nick Kolenda, president of Students for Sanders at the University of Michigan, said the endorsement was inevitable, additionally allowing Sanders to affect the Democratic party platform.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 6:47pm
The announcement follows a private meeting last month between Clinton and her primary opponent, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.), in which they discussed the differing aspects of both candidates’ college affordability plans.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 7:19pm
Since 2002, tuition revenue has increased by over $800 million — a 135 percent increase — far outpacing similar institutions such as Ohio State University and the University of California system, both of which have seen approximately 52 percent increases.
Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 6:11pm
The University of Michigan announced a 3.9 percent tuition increase for in-state students and a 4.4 percent increase for out-of-state students in their approval of the $1.83 billion University budget for fiscal year 2017 at the Board of Regents meeting Thursday.
Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 10:20pm
In response to the mass shooting in Orlando early Sunday morning, students chalked a vigil on the Diag in remembrance of the victims.
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 5:59pm
Following the Associated Press’ announcement of Hillary Clinton’s securing of the Democratic nomination for president and the further affirmation of her place as the presumptive nominee after a series of key victories in Tuesday’s primaries, supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.) expressed disappointment.