MIRS News names its Political Figure of the Year for 2022. It's an award recognizing the entity in Michigan politics that was the most effective, active and impactful during the calendar year.

U.S. Rep.-Elect John James reacts to the pushback against Republican leader Kevin McCarthy becoming speaker in 2023, Donald Trump suggesting the constitution be suspended and if he's moving to Macomb County.

 

And State Rep.-Elect Jamie Thompson talks about the need to end political in-fighting among Republicans in Wayne County and across the state. She says the party needs a leader, not 10 candidates for Republican chair.