{"id":219,"asset_id":429,"title":"EMAILS TO MI SENATE MAJORITY LEADER SHIRKEY","alias":"emails-to-mi-senate-majority-leader-shirkey","introtext":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>*** PLEASE SCROLL DOWN AND READ BOTTOM TO TOP ***<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Mr. Brake,<\/p>\r\n<p>It is a plain and straightforward encouragement to reach out to your elected official.<\/p>\r\n<p>Respectfully,<\/p>\r\n<p>Ben Kauffman<\/p>\r\n<p>Constituent and District Affairs Director<\/p>\r\n<p>Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey<\/p>\r\n<p>16<sup>th<\/sup> District<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>From:<\/strong> Jack Brake &lt;<a href=\"mailto:jhbrake@comcast.net&gt;\">jhbrake@comcast.net&gt;<\/a>; <br \/> <strong>Sent:<\/strong> Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:24 PM<br \/> <strong>To:<\/strong> The Office of Senator Shirkey &lt;<a href=\"mailto:SenMShirkey@senate.michigan.gov&gt;\">SenMShirkey@senate.michigan.gov&gt;<\/a>;<br \/> <strong>Subject:<\/strong> Re: Emergency Gun Ban<\/p>\r\n<p>I will Mr. Kaufman, but frankly, your response sounds a bit like the old-fashioned 2-step shuffle. Is it?<\/p>\r\n<p>Jack<\/p>\r\n<p>On 11\/10\/2020 10:42 AM, The Office of Senator Shirkey wrote:<\/p>\r\n<p>Dear Mr. Brake,<\/p>\r\n<p>Thanks so much for your interest. We encourage you to contact your state senator for Ingham county with your question.<\/p>\r\n<p>Have a wonderful week.<\/p>\r\n<p>Respectfully,<\/p>\r\n<p>Ben Kauffman<\/p>\r\n<p>Constituent and District Affairs Director<\/p>\r\n<p>Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey<\/p>\r\n<p>16<sup>th<\/sup> District<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>From:<\/strong> Jack Brake <a href=\"mailto:jhbrake@comcast.net\"> &lt;<\/a><a href=\"mailto:jhbrake@comcast.net&gt;\">jhbrake@comcast.net&gt;<\/a>; <br \/> <strong>Sent:<\/strong> Tuesday, November 10, 2020 11:38 AM<br \/> <strong>To:<\/strong> The Office of Senator Shirkey <a href=\"mailto:SenMShirkey@senate.michigan.gov\"> &lt;<\/a><a href=\"mailto:SenMShirkey@senate.michigan.gov&gt;\">SenMShirkey@senate.michigan.gov&gt;<\/a>;<br \/> <strong>Subject:<\/strong> Re: Emergency Gun Ban<\/p>\r\n<p>Thank you again for getting back.<\/p>\r\n<p>Question: If, via the hearings, the oversight committee discovers election fraud, do they make criminal referrals? If they make criminal referrals, is the AG required to follow through? I ask this because of the MI AG's past seemingly militant, overtly partisan comments on various issues including Covid. Can she be compelled by the legislature to uphold the law, or can the legislature do an end-run around her?<\/p>\r\n<p>Thanks Mr. Kaufman.<\/p>\r\n<p>Jack (John Brake)<\/p>\r\n<p>On 11\/10\/2020 8:16 AM, The Office of Senator Shirkey wrote:<\/p>\r\n<p>Hello again,<\/p>\r\n<p>We are aware of numerous allegations of election irregularities and fraud. We are closely looking into all allegations as we hear of them, as it is critical that our election results are accurate and fair.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>We are watching the process carefully and will do whatever we can to ensure our election laws are followed<\/strong>. It is our duty as elected officials to uphold the law. If election laws aren\u2019t being followed, the proper remedy is to bring a state or federal lawsuit.<\/p>\r\n<p>Additionally, you should know the Senate and House Oversight Committee convened on Saturday, November 7, at 11:00am. The Legislature does have an obligation to review concerns raised by our constituents about the possibility of election fraud and provide a forum to address those concerns. The purpose of convening this joint Oversight Committees is not to overturn the results of an election, but rather to review state processes and pursue opportunities for improvement, if necessary.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Senate Oversight Committee will use its subpoena authority to ensure compliance with requests for records regarding the elections process.<br \/> <br \/> Thank you again for contacting Sen. Shirkey. <br \/> <br \/> Respectfully in service,<br \/> <br \/> Ben Kauffman<br \/> Constituent and District Affairs Director<br \/> Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey<br \/> 16th District<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>From:<\/strong> Jack Brake <a href=\"mailto:jhbrake@comcast.net\"> &lt;<\/a><a href=\"mailto:jhbrake@comcast.net&gt;\">jhbrake@comcast.net&gt;<\/a>; <br \/> <strong>Sent:<\/strong> Monday, November 9, 2020 5:58 PM<br \/> <strong>To:<\/strong> The Office of Senator Shirkey <a href=\"mailto:SenMShirkey@senate.michigan.gov\"> &lt;<\/a><a href=\"mailto:SenMShirkey@senate.michigan.gov&gt;\">SenMShirkey@senate.michigan.gov&gt;<\/a>;<br \/> <strong>Subject:<\/strong> Re: Emergency Gun Ban<\/p>\r\n<p>Hello Mr. Kaufman:<\/p>\r\n<p>Does Mr. Shirkey have any plans to pursue an investigation and\/or hearing on the massive voter fraud happening in Michigan?<\/p>\r\n<p>Best regards,<\/p>\r\n<p>John Brake<\/p>\r\n<p>On 10\/15\/2020 1:43 PM, Jack Brake wrote:<\/p>\r\n<p>Very encouraging.<\/p>\r\n<p>Thank you for taking the time to reply Mr. Kauffman.<\/p>\r\n<p>With Best regards,<\/p>\r\n<p>John Brake<\/p>\r\n<p>On 10\/15\/2020 11:02 AM, The Office of Senator Shirkey wrote:<\/p>\r\n<p>Hello,<\/p>\r\n<p>Thank you for contacting Senate Majority Leader Shirkey.<\/p>\r\n<p>Senator Shirkey is a strong supporter of our Second Amendment rights, and an avid hunter as well. He has always defended from infringement the right of Michiganders to keep and bear arms.<\/p>\r\n<p>More specifically, he opposes two bills brought by Democratic sponsors which would not only ban open carry in the Capitol, but concealed carry as well. There are a number of members on both sides of the aisle who properly and legally carry concealed each day, and these bills are not being considered for a vote in their current form. He's working with the Capitol Commission and others to discuss these current issues.<\/p>\r\n<p>Thank you for your partnership in supporting the Second Amendment rights of all Americans.<\/p>\r\n<p>Respectfully,<\/p>\r\n<p>Ben Kauffman<\/p>\r\n<p>Constituent and District Affairs Director<\/p>\r\n<p>Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey<\/p>\r\n<p>16<sup>th<\/sup> District<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>From:<\/strong> Jack Brake <a href=\"mailto:jhbrake@comcast.net\"> &lt;<\/a><a href=\"mailto:jhbrake@comcast.net&gt;\">jhbrake@comcast.net&gt;<\/a>; <br \/> <strong>Sent:<\/strong> Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:30 AM<br \/> <strong>To:<\/strong> The Office of Senator Shirkey <a href=\"mailto:SenMShirkey@senate.michigan.gov\"> &lt;<\/a><a href=\"mailto:SenMShirkey@senate.michigan.gov&gt;\">SenMShirkey@senate.michigan.gov&gt;<\/a>;<br \/> <strong>Subject:<\/strong> Emergency Gun Ban<\/p>\r\n<p>Dear Mr. Shirkey:<\/p>\r\n<p>It has come to my attention that the MI Senate\/House may be considering an \"emergency gun ban\" which would create a \"Gun-Free\" zone in and around the Capitol. As we have painfully learned, gun-free zones do not work. The bad guys ignore the law and the good guys die.<\/p>\r\n<p>An excerpt from the notice I received summarizes my position, <em>\"<\/em><em>After all, our politicians won\u2019t respect our Constitutional rights at on the State Capitol grounds, how can we expect them to support the Second Amendment with pro-gun policy?\"<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>I think most Michiganders (including the Supreme Court) have had about enough of knee-jerk, politicized, overreaching regulations, executive orders and so on. 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