Though symbolic, a vote to censure is likely the strongest action the body can take against an individual regent, since its members are elected. The Detroit Free Press first reported on the possibility of a censure vote. Weiser did not return a request for comment. Michigan Republican Party Chair Ron Weiser is under fire for joking about assassinating and calling Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel ‘witches. (Bridge file photo)
The board’s move comes a week after Weiser was recorded calling Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson “witches.” Speaking to the North Oakland Republican Club on Thursday, the wealthy real estate magnate also said he’s recruiting GOP challengers to “soften up” the three Democrats so they’re “ready for the burning at the stake.”
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