Rep. Barrett to Newsmax: Michigan Voters Will Reject Dem Agenda
Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Mich., told Newsmax on Thursday he expects to win reelection in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, dismissing forecasts favoring Democrat William Lawrence and warning against expanding the influence of democratic socialists. "That is simply the election forecasters and the bedwetters thinking that there's going to be this massive blue wave throughout the country and throughout Michigan," Barrett said on "National Report." "We know that that's not going to happen." A Decision Desk HQ forecast cited during the interview gave Lawrence nearly an 80% chance of winning the Nov. 3 election. That figure describes an estimated probability of victory. Barrett won the seat in 2024, defeating Democrat Curtis Hertel 50.3% to 46.6%. President Donald Trump carried the district 49.9% to 48.6%, according to Ballotpedia. Federal Election Commission figures compiled by Ballotpedia…