(Michigan News Source is writing a series of profiles featuring the five GOP gubernatorial candidates on Michigan’s August 2 primary ballot. Today’s article highlights Tudor Dixon.)

How do you plan to distinguish yourself from the other candidates in the next three weeks?

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“We are getting out our messaging in all sorts of outlets. My message differs from the other candidates because I come from a background of small manufacturing. I understand small business in a way that the other candidates do not. I’ve been able to talk to businesses on different level and the feedback I’m receiving is ‘You understand and get it.’ To affect change in government you have to know how government impacts businesses.”

“We’ve see how [Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s] shutdowns affected kids in school. I’ve walked alongside parents who have said, ‘I’ve seen a change in my child. How do I get them back on track?’ My campaign is working on a plan to have school dollars follow the child and to get the parents involved.”

While on the campaign trail, what are the two biggest problems Michiganders have told you they’re facing? How would your administration fix those problems?

“The cost of everything is outrageous. People are suffering with inflation. [Gov. Whitmer] has had options to help Michiganders but then the budget comes out and there is no tax relief. She vetoed tax relief along with relief for businesses. She’s not pushing back on the federal government and she has a bully pulpit. She is radical. She is not willing to do anything to reduce gas costs for Michiganders.”

What’s specifically at stake for Michigan in August and November?

“The unknown is the scariest. We weren’t prepared for [Gov. Whitmer] to shutdown the state to weaponize shutdowns and lock kids out of schools. Is she willing to go further than she has already? She is a dictator [with her] executive orders and vetoes. The possibilities are endless for what kind of tragic existence Michigan will have under another four years Gov. Whitmer.”

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Currently, the Michigan governor does not have to respond to FOIA requests. Would you work to rescind this?

“Yes. We should be completely transparent. This law has protected [Gov. Whitmer] to have secret agreements with people. She had one with the man who ran with state health department, and another with the person who ran the Unemployment Insurance Agency. She put patients back in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. We must have transparency.”

The current administration (Gov. Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson) only responds to media requests or ignores the inquiries. How does your administration plan to communicate with the media and the public?

“Our campaign is the only campaign to respond to every opportunity to be on television, radio, etc. My campaign has gone to extensive lengths to not leave any media out.”

For more information on Tudor Dixon’s campaign click here.