Politics Monday Inside Joe Biden's Battle for the Soul of America

Politics Monday inside joe Biden's battle for the soul of America, How did Joe Biden endure the largest and most diverse field of presidential primaries in modern times to defeat the incumbent president and become the most voted Democratic standard holder of any presidential candidate in U.S. history? Edward-Isaac Dovere, the chief political correspondent for The Atlantic, shared Biden's undefeated path in 2020, documenting it in his book "Battle for the Soul:

Inside the Democrats' Campaigns to Defeat Trump

Biden's pivotal primary win in South Carolina and his Super Tuesday play in North Carolina are part of what Dovere's book calls "72 Hours That Changed History." There are also details of Democrat concerns over Biden's candidacy and the hatchet burial that took place to lead to a historic victory. GUEST, Edward-Isaac Dovere, leads political correspondent for The Atlantic, author of "Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats' Campaigns Against Trump." 

Capital Rundown What’s Going on in Michigan Politics This Week

Capital rundown what’s going on in Michigan politics this week. LANSING Mich. (WLNS) – Statewide outdoor COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted as case numbers decline and immunization rates rise. The rules governing outdoor gatherings have been rolled back to their pre-epidemic state, and restaurant occupancy has increased by 50%. This is good news for businesses, but recovery doesn't happen overnight.

“This is a step in the right direction. It's not complete. It will take a long time to recover,” said Scott Ellis, president of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. While COVID restrictions are being eased, Michiganders still faces the issue of scheduling a secretary of state appointment. Months of closures and exemptions for services such as license renewals and vehicle registrations have created a massive backlog for the Secretary of State.

To address this issue, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson worked with state legislators to support legislation that would use millions of federal dollars to increase working hours and manpower in the Secretary of State's office. “This eliminates the backlog and frees up the advance and next-day appointments for anyone who wants it,” Benson said.

If approved, the bill will create 500,000 appointments from now through September. Attorney General Dana Nessel dared to be vaccinated after Michigan Republican Mike Shirkey announced that he would not be vaccinated. Nessel said that if Shirkey gets her vaccine, she'll have a chance to land her in her dunk tank.

Michigan State Senator Debbie Stabenow touted a "Make It In America" ​​plan for manufacturing with United Autoworkers in Lansing on Tuesday. She discussed specifically how her own plans would prevent other component shortages, such as the current semiconductor shortages. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a plan to raise wages in Michigan. The plan pays the first three months of wages for businesses that raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour or more.

The state House of Representatives discussed a “vaccine passport” on Wednesday after Republicans introduced a bill banning vaccine obligations. Even though Governor Gretchen Whitmer said his administration had not discussed such a requirement. Whitmer signed legislation to allow microbreweries and distilleries to expand their services to more customers. The measure would allow owners to obtain permits for both on-premises and off-site tasting rooms. Whitmer said the bill would support Michigan's brewing industry.

A bill banning dangerous vaping chemicals, particularly vitamin E acetate, passed the House of Representatives this week. This chemical is common in lotions and vitamins but is dangerous if inhaled. Four people have already died from vaping-related injuries in Michigan. The bill received “heavy” nonpartisan support. For the first time, the Republican-controlled Michigan State Senate has recognized Pride Month. For a detailed analysis of Michigan politics, see what capital correspondent Tim Skubick thinks in the video below.