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Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for August 1, 2025.

Michigan's Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin's push to show the coolness of centrism to younger and independent voters isn't going as smoothly as she and her people are pushing. 

LOL's Pat Johnston devotes a little more time than usual in this "Friday Short" to describe how Slotkin's failing in these chaotic and scary times which call for stark moral clarity. 

Slotkin is using critical words against Israel's actions in Gaza, but refuses to show-up to vote on a resolution blocking offensive weapons to Israel. Nor will she declare Israel's actions in Gaza as a genocide.

The lack of moral clarity as fascism takes over in the United States isn't leadership. 

It's cowardice. 

NOTES:

To view the entire "Breaking Points" interview featuring Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFrEJTFbSTc&t=962s

"32% in U.S. Back Israel's Military Action in Gaza, a New Low." By Megan Brenan of Gallup

"Environmental group disappointed by Elissa Slotkin's vote to eliminate California's emissions waiver." By Tracy Samilton of Michigan Public Radio

"Slotkin says she’d have backed Israel arms block resolutions after missing votes for TV appearance." By Jon King of Michigan Advance