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Michigan judge blocks John James logo implying he is governor

Screen capture from John James for Michigan campaign website
John James for Michigan campaign
Screen capture from John James for Michigan campaign website

A judge is ruling that Michigan candidate for governor John James must stop using a logo that could indicate he is already the incumbent

Michigan Republican Congressman John James has frequently used a design featuring his name and the word “governor.”

Rival Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson accused the Congressman of purposely NOT saying “James FOR governor” in the logo, to create the false impression that he already held the office.

That’s a misdemeanor under Michigan law.

Now a judge is issuing a preliminary injunction against James’ use of the logo.

An advisor to James claims on social media that the ruling violates a legal precedent, and indicates James will likely appeal the ruling.

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