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Claimed that protestors against him were paid to be there

Craig made his official campaign announcement in a press conference on Detroit's Belle Isle. Craig couldn't even get a word in, as he was quickly swarmed by Detroit Will Breathe activists against police brutality. Craig used the opportunity to level wild, baseless conspiracy theories in the style of Donald Trump, saying that the Department of Natural Resources, which runs the state park, purposefully chose not to protect him, and said that he believed that the protesters were paid to be there.
Source: Detroit Metro Times on 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial race , Sep 15, 2021

Michigan is the embodiment of the American dream

[On campaign philosophy]: "Michigan, in so many ways is the birthplace of American middle class and the embodiment of the American dream," Craig said. "Unfortunately, this promise, that American dream, seems so uncommon to so many people. That's a problem."
Source: The Holland Sentinel on 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial race , Sep 14, 2021

This is about leading from the front & keeping people safe

[On police reform]: "This is about leading from the front; keeping people safe, which is a core responsibility; solving problems--that's what Michigan needs," the former police chief announced in a campaign-style video. "I led as chief of police-- and began my life--on the streets of Detroit. Now, it is time to travel the state and visit other communities."
Source: The Epoch Times on 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial race , Jul 22, 2021

Won't back down to liberal wokeism & woke corporations

[On cancel culture]: "I will never back down to liberal wokeism," he said. He also complained of "woke corporations." Their agenda isn't "about working together."
Source: Deadline Detroit on 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial race , Jul 6, 2021

Rejects objections to police graduations held in church

Despite objections, Craig said he'll continue using churches for graduations and other events. "We stand firm," the chief said. "As an option, we'll continue to use houses of worship for our graduations. That doesn't mean we're forcing our religious beliefs on anyone. One factor is, these churches donate the space, so there's no cost to taxpayers... This saves taxpayer money, and it saves money to the families of our graduates."
Source: The Detroit News on 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial race , Jan 1, 2020

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