People over party: Republicans endorse Michigan Democrat for congress

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People over party: Republicans endorse Michigan Democrat for congress

A number of Republican and independent lawmakers and officials have thrown their endorsement behind former state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. (D-East Lansing) for his run for Congress, launching the Republicans & Independents for Hertel Coalition Wednesday. Hertel is currently unopposed in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary with his opponent, former state Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte), similarly unopposed on the Republican ballot. The seat is open as U.S.…