Harris and Walz at the topic of the ticket will propel Northern Michigan and the UP forward
A veteran and former football coach, Walz embodies teamwork, determination, and bravery. His background as a public school teacher and union
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Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Aug 1
- 3 min
My vision for Northern Michigan & the UP - Bob Lorinser for Congress
The most pressing issue in our First Congressional District is the economic hardship that too many of our families are struggling with...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Jul 29
- 2 min
Letter to the District, "Endorsing Bob Lorinser" - Sam Williamson
I strongly endorse Bob Lorinser to be elected to Congress from the fist district of the State of Michigan. I have been involved in...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Building a brighter future for Northern Michigan's Tribal communities - Bob Lorinser
Tribal communities in Northern Michigan face challenges, including healthcare disparities, educational barriers, economic struggles,...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Jul 24
- 1 min
Why I support Kamala Harris
It would be an honor to share a spot on the ballot with Kamala Harris this November. She has my endorsement. Vice President Harris and I...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Jul 21
- 2 min
Now what? We lift our heads, rise up, and get to work. - Bob Lorinser
Now is the time for Democrats to rise up and the entire Nation to unite and stand strong, together. The outcome of the presidential...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Jul 21
- 3 min
How Medicare for All saves $500 billion/yr - Dr. Bob Lorinser, MD, MSW, MPH
By reducing paperwork and administrative costs, lowering costs for doctors and hospitals, negotiating drug prices, improving information sha
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Jun 19
- 2 min
A Letter to Northern Michigan and the UP, by Tom and Mary Schoeller
In many years of watching various political campaigns develop, we haven't seen a more committed, hardworking candidate than Bob Lorinser.
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Support needed for Michigan rural farmers building up sustainable communities
Over the past three years, I have had the privilege of visiting numerous small farms in Northern Michigan and the UP. Rural agriculture...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Jun 5
- 2 min
Bergman is the top House spender for taxpayer funded lodging and food reimbursements
To address the financial burden of maintaining two residences — one in their home district and one in the capital — Congresspeople are eligi
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- May 25
- 2 min
Bureau of Elections denies Callie Barr's "meritless" challenge to Bob Lorinser's nomination petitions
LANSING, Mich. – A staff report by the Michigan Bureau of Elections (BOE) deemed Bob Lorinser's nomination petitions for Michigan's 1st...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- May 23
- 2 min
Empowering change and uniting women's voices
One of the key aspects of our campaign is coordinating with other remarkable leaders, particularly women running for state and local races.
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- May 17
- 2 min
Sheriff Zyburt endorses Lorinser for Congress as the campaign celebrates officers committed to reform
With Sheriff Greg Zyburt's endorsement, Bob Lorinser's campaign gains momentum as they work together to build a brighter future for the comm
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- May 8
- 2 min
Rural Michigan's #1 priority
These priorities are universal, too. With a decade of serving five diplomatic overseas tours in 13+ countries in Asia, the Middle East, and
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- May 7
- 2 min
Lorinser campaign responds to Callie Barr's irresponsible legal challenge to petitions
Bob Lorinser's Democratic primary opponent, Callie Barr, recently challenged the validity of Lorinser's nomination petition signatures in an
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Lorinser blasts Bergman for his "lack of integrity, honesty, and wisdom" after vote against Ukraine
The passage of aid to Ukraine is a signal of hope, but Rep. Bergman's no-vote is a betrayal of a promise to the district and to the...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Opinion "Save the post office, USPS struggles nationally, not just in the UP" — Bob Lorinser
We must protect postal workers' jobs in #MI01 to maintain a dependable and accessible USPS. Especially because we are rural, our working...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Apr 18
- 1 min
Enormous increase in humanitarian needs primarily due to conflicts and climate change
The humanitarian needs in the world have significantly increased due to conflicts and climate change. For instance, 25 million people in...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Apr 15
- 2 min
With max-signatures, Lorinser officially files for Democratic primary ballot
The Lorinser for Congress campaign captured the maximum amount of nomination petition signatures in every one of the district's 36...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Apr 10
- 1 min
Dear Arizona, Don't take reproductive healthcare cues from the Civil War - Dr. Bob Lorinser
This week, Arizona's Supreme Court of all Republicans leaned on an 1864 law to outlaw abortion. It was a Civil War-era law that kept men...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Apr 9
- 1 min
Re: Abortion and states's rights "Sorry, I don’t trust Trump" - Dr. Bob Lorinser
When Republican legislators say they want “abortion to be a state decision”, they mean they want to make it more difficult for women...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Mar 9
- 2 min
More than 600 (30%) of rural hospitals in the country are at risk of imminent closure
The recent announcement of the closure of Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital came as a surprise to the community. However, it wasn't...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Mar 8
- 3 min
Bob Lorinser pens "The State of our District" after SOTU
THE STATE OF MICHIGAN'S FIRST Economics We are finally witnessing economic recovery. Inflation is falling. Unemployment is down, and...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Mar 7
- 2 min
FDR’s Second Inaugural Address, “One-Third of a Nation”
Let me share with you parts of it Franklin D. Roosevelt, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1937. A century and a half ago they established...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Unethical justice and the corruption of Jones Day
Buying influence in SCOTUS decisions We must maintain trust in our judicial system, but money and Jones Day, a conservative law firm...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Feb 28
- 2 min
A "cost-free" primary election, a prelude to November's challenges
In yesterday's primary, much will be said about the implications of Nikki Haley receiving nearly 30% of the vote and the "uncommitted"...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Feb 26
- 1 min
Bergman on federal abortion ban: "We're not going to talk about that today."
A new video by Distill Social shows Rep. Jack Bergman bumbling about “states' rights" when asked if he supports a federal abortion ban....
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Feb 22
- 1 min
Lorinser releases statement about 150 layoffs in Alpena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thurs. Feb. 22 ALPENA, Mich. — In light of the recent closure of Decorative Panels International (DPI) in Alpena,...
Friends of Dr. Bob Lorinser
- Feb 6
- 2 min
What's in the border bill Bergman won't consider?
Rep. Bergman doesn't want to secure the U.S. border; he wants to use it to power-play on a campaign wedge issue. Here's a synopsis of the...
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