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John James: “The concept of popular sovereignty, the concept of local…”

Featuring: John James, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 10

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John James Explains His Vision for Michigan as Governor

Published | Video Starts at 02:36

But it will perish from this earth if the people don't stand up and take it back. My goal as the governor is to return the power to the people. The concept of popular sovereignty, the concept of local control, these are the types of things that have been trampled under this Whitmer administration. Most notably during COVID I didn't forget and the people of the state of Michigan didn't forget. (02:36–02:44)

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Asserts that the Whitmer administration has undermined popular sovereignty and local control.

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