Third Democrat announces to seek to oppose John James for Congress in 24 – The Macomb Daily
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A mother of an Oxford High School student who is focusing on gun safety will try to get the chance to knock off John James for the 10th District congressional district seat.
Emily Busch, 50, of Rochester, is the third Democrat to announce her candidacy to try to advance to the general election to oppose James, who began serving his first term in January, in November 2024.
Busch says in a video her then her son, Andrew, who was 14, was a student at Oxford High on Nov. 30, 2021 when student Ethan Crumbley shot 11 people, killing four and wounding seven. Andrew and classmates hid in a classroom and fled to the adjacent Meijer store, she says.
My son was forced to run for his life from a school shooter, and I knew I had to act because thats what moms do. We roll up our sleeves and get things done, Emily says in a news release. Im running for Congress to fight for your kids just as hard as I do mine and build stronger, safer communities for all of us.
She accuses Congress and James of failing to act on gun safety legislation to protect children. She says James has offered zero solutions to gun violence beyond thoughts & prayers.'
Michigan Democrats are taking action in Lansing, but Washington is failing us, and John James will never stand up to the gun lobby, she says.
Busch says she never thought of running for office before but in the weeks and months following the shooting, she started attending school board meetings and organizing discussions with parents, teachers and neighbors. She testified before the Michigan Legislature and said she advocated for the gun-safety laws that were passed recently in Michigan, she says.
Busch is the third Democrat to announce a candidacy for the 10th District, which is composed of all of Macomb County south of Hall Road, Shelby Township, part of Macomb Township, and Rochester and Rochester Hills. Other Dems who will square off in the August 2024 primary include Diane Young, 58, a Warren financial planner, and Brian Jaye, a Rochester lawyer.
James last November defeated Democrat Carl Marlinga by a narrow margin despite outspending him by two to one.
James campaign team announced Saturday that he had raised well over $1 million in the first three months of this year. John James for Congress took in $497,460 and John James for Michigan received $849,962 for a total of $1.35 million, according to his camp. He has $1.1 million cash on hand.
I am grateful for the confidence and support of those who sent me to Congress to speak for them, James said in a release. My focus as your congressman has been pragmatic policymaking, not partisan politics.
He cited as early achievements his support of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township and his bill to protect seniors Social Security and Medicare benefits, along with his votes to lower prices and to help grow American jobs.
Busch criticizes James for opposing abortion access even in cases of rape and incest, although he supports exceptions to protect the life of the mother.
Busch says she has lived in Oakland County for two decades and has worked in medical and dental sales for nearly 30 years. She has a bachelors degree in biology from Indiana University and masters degree from Michigan State University.
She adds she has the perspective and experience needed to work with anyone, regardless of party, to tackle our most urgent challenges, and in Congress will get to work to keep our kids safe, protect our rights, and lower costs for Michigan families.
Buschs husband is a retired firefighter and Marine, she stated.
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Third Democrat announces to seek to oppose John James for Congress in 24 - The Macomb Daily
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