Michigan’s Self-Described ‘Nonpartisan’ Citizens Research Council Is Actually Run by Democrat Donors

Michigan State Legislature via www.crcmich.org

Employees and senior officials at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan have a documented history of supporting Democratic candidates, participating in Democratic primaries, and criticizing Republican political figures, raising questions about the organization’s frequent portrayal in the media as a neutral, nonpartisan authority.

A research memo based on federal campaign finance records found that all identified political donations made by CRC employees went to Democratic candidates or progressive political organizations.

The contributions totaled approximately $1,285 and benefited candidates including...