Lame ducks, federal subpoenas re: Michigan's 2020 election, a Supreme Court hearing on ending democratic elections, another court hearing on the lawyers who pushed the BIg Lie in Michigan, a bizarre farewell speech from the top Republican in state government, and a new wrinkle in the Democratic Party’s plans to shift the presidential primary schedule - a shift that could mean even better news for Michigan.

And for the last few days Mark has been in the middle of some of some won’t-change-anything recounts … which are really an effort to shore up the BIg Lie conspiracy theories from 2020.

Jeff Timmer and Mark Brewer sound off on all of these issues ... and more

Some links to help you follow all the crazy:

Michigan board slams recounts as 'frivolous,' allows them to proceed - Detroit News

Michigan recounts of ballot proposals underway: Here's why - Detroit Free Press

Georgia becomes major roadblock to Biden's 2024 primary calendar plan - Axios Atlanta

Trump's bad week is bad news for his comeback | CNN Politics

Georgia Runoff Election Results: Warnock Beats Walker - The New York Times

'Very lame lame duck': Michigan lawmakers wrap up work for the year - Detroit Free Press

Michigan GOP’s reign in Legislature ends with a whimper: No spending deal | Bridge Michigan

Michigan Senate GOP leader warns of push for 'one world governance

Special counsel Jack Smith subpoenas Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin officials for Trump communications in Jan. 6 probe - The Washington Post

Justice Department special counsel subpoenas Wayne County Officials - Detroit Free Press

North Carolina redistricting case before Supreme Court could lead to profound change - The Washington Post

How Right-Wing Groups Set the Stage for the Supreme Court to Rig Future Elections – Mother Jones

Sen. Gary Peters issues sweeping report on government's COVID response - Detroit Free Press

Senate Dems’ victorious campaign QB reluctant to run it back - POLITICO

Midwestern House Dems push for leaders between the coasts - POLITICO

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