The Democracy Defense project focuses on public trust in the electoral process.
“What we want to get away from is the idea that we’re doing this for one particular point of view, instead what’s the community need?”
Former Michigan Republican Governor John Engler maintains its investing in schools, improving test scores, producing a skilled workforce.
When it comes to politics, Engler is asking voters to consider leaders willing to bridge the partisan divide.
“Consensus means that we’ve got a general meeting of the minds. We’re going to be able to work out and not have a situation where somebody wins everything and everybody else loses everything. That’s not a solution. That’s not a formula for success.”
To that end, Engler and former Michigan Democratic Governor Jim Blanchard are promoting voter education along with transparency and trust in elections.
“They’re, by the way, managed by over 1,500 local city and township clerks, staffed by thousands of volunteers and our system should be respected.”
Combating mis and disinformation through public education are also priorities.
Former Democratic Lt. Governor John Cherry and Republican U.S. Congressman Mike Bishop are also members of the Michigan Democracy Defense project team.