JOHN JAMES REJECTS EMPTY PROMISES, BRINGS REAL PLAN AND REAL RECORD TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT MICHIGAN’S COMEBACK

New “Get Serious” TV Ad Unites Michigan Voters Behind a Real Plan as James Holds Commanding Double-Digit Primary Lead

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI — John James today launched a powerful new television advertisement carrying a message every Michigan family has been waiting to hear: Michigan will flourish again. While others in this race publish fake polls, empty promises and flashy taglines with no substance, John James has the record and the plan to get Michigan back on track. The ad, titled “Get Serious,” arrives as James holds a commanding double-digit lead in the Republican primary and stands as the only GOP candidate polling ahead of both Democratic opponents in a general election matchup.

“Everyone is sick of politicians making promises they know they cannot keep,” said James. “Put parents back in charge of education. Eliminate the income tax. End government corruption. Put criminals back in jail and keep them there. These are not radical ideas. These are the right things. And Michigan will flourish again when we finally have the courage to do them.“

After eight years of broken promises, Michigan families deserve so much better. And better is exactly what is coming.

Roads: Michigan Deserves Infrastructure Worthy of the State That Builds America.

Michigan roads still rank 40th in the nation and despite billions in taxpayer dollars spent, Michigan’s roads are crumbling, dams are failing, and the water and sewer systems that families and businesses count on every single day continue to deteriorate.

John James will cut red tape, hold every infrastructure dollar fully accountable, and build the roads, bridges, water systems, and sewer infrastructure Michigan families deserve.

Education: Every Child Deserves a World Class Education and the Freedom to Pursue It.

Michigan ranks 45th in the nation for education and spent nearly a billion dollars on literacy programs while the State Board of Education responded to the crisis by expanding gender ideology standards instead of fixing reading, writing, and math.

John James will opt Michigan into the Education Freedom Tax Credit, put parents back in charge, refocus classrooms on proven back to basics instruction, and make sure every Michigan child has the tools they need to reach their full God given potential.

Economy: Michigan Was Built to Lead and It Will Lead Again.

The average Michigan family earns $11,000 less per year than the average American family and Michigan’s population growth ranks 41st in the nation as young people leave for states where opportunity actually exists.

John James will cut the state income tax, eliminate job killing regulations, and send an unmistakable signal to every family, worker, and business in America that Michigan is open, growing, and the place to be.

Public Safety: Every Michigan Family Deserves to Feel Safe in the State They Call Home.

Michigan ranks 12th worst in the nation for overall crime and nearly one out of every two violent crimes goes completely unsolved.

John James will fully fund law enforcement, stand proudly with the men and women who protect Michigan communities every single day, lock up violent criminals, and hold rogue judges and prosecutors who put politics over people fully accountable.

“Michigan has always had everything it needs to be great — the talent, the work ethic, and the spirit — but what has been missing is a leader with the courage to do the right things,” said campaign spokesperson Hannah Osantowske. “John James is a West Point graduate, Ranger-qualified Apache combat pilot, Iraq War veteran, and Michigan job creator who has spent his entire career delivering results under pressure. He did not run from the hard missions. He ran toward them.“

James, a West Point graduate, combat veteran, and Michigan businessman, is currently leading the Republican primary field for governor.

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