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: half truth - a statement that is essentially true, but lacking critical information and presented as the whole truth.
: Whitmer mentions enshrining Roe, without mentioning that Proposal 3 goes beyond Roe, carving out exceptions for abortions after fetal viability.^[1]

: misleading claim - a statement with a few elements or kernel of truth, which can easily be proven deceptive or fundamentally untrue.
: While Proposal 3 does state that "every individual has a fundamental right to reproductive freedom," under Michigan state law, those under 18 would still need parental consent.^[2]

: out of context - removing a passage or quote from its surrounding context in such a way as to distort its intended meaning.
: Dixon actually said, "Perfect example... you're protecting that guy, and we gotta get those guys in jail." meaning a 14 year old is a "perfect example" of someone that might not report a rape to an adult, if parental consent laws for abortion are eliminated.^[3]

: baseless claim - a bold statement that is presented as accepted or established fact, with no discernable evidence to support the claim.
: Dixon tells her donors "behind closed doors" that she'll do anything necessary to limit abortion rights.

: false equivalence - implying that two things are essentially the same, despite being significantly different, by focusing on anecdotal or superficial similarities.
: Between Dixon's refusal to accept the 2020 presidential election results and Garland Gilchrist’s request for a recount in his unsuccessfully run for Detroit city clerk, where he ultimately accepting the results.^[4]

: euphemism - replacing language that is accurate but may be offensive to the target audience with language that is more palatable or appealing.
: The phrase "reproductive choice" can signal support for increased access to abortion without directly mentioning abortion.

: passing the buck - shifting blame onto someone else for self-exoneration or to direct attention away from those really at fault.
: For inflation in Michigan just to the world economy.

: half truth - a statement that is essentially true, but lacking critical information and presented as the whole truth.
: Whitmer mentions that she never raised the gas tax without saying that it wasn't due to her lack of trying, but she couldn't get it through the legislature.^[5]

: half truth - a statement that is essentially true, but lacking critical information and presented as the whole truth.
: Whitmer mentions that there has been no change to the Line 5 pipeline, without mentioning she did try to shut it down, but couldn't do so, due to opposition from Canada.^[6][7]

: false claim - a statement that is directly contradicted by fact and can be easily proven untrue.
: Many kids were out of school in Michigan for far longer than 3 months, with some staying out for much of the 2020-21 school year.^[4]

: misleading claim - a statement with a few elements or kernel of truth, which can easily be proven deceptive or fundamentally untrue.
: Dixon made the humorous post about gun control 29 days before the shooting, not in response to it, as is insinuated.^[5]

: appeal to tradition - suggesting that moving away from or abandoning a long-standing practice could have detrimental or even dangerous implications.
: Dixon calls for public schools to return focus to the three R’s (reading, writing, and arithmetic), suggesting that modern Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in any form is harmful to children.

: proof by anecdote - making broad generalizations based on individual stories or isolated examples that support that generalization.
: Dixon concludes that Michigan Democrats penalize those who call out sexually explicit content in schools based on a story that she heard from a random parent, yet provides no verifiable evidence that reflect this trend.

: misleading claim - a statement with a few elements or kernel of truth, which can easily be proven deceptive or fundamentally untrue.
: Not only Whitmer, but also the GOP-led Legislature, offered those tax incentives, not only to Gotion, but also three other non-Chinese battery plants.^[4]

: misleading claim - a statement with a few elements or kernel of truth, which can easily be proven deceptive or fundamentally untrue.
: The refunds were issued by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Associations, not Whitmer, so Whitmer didn't give anyone checks.^[8]

: honor by association - defending or championing cultural sacred cows to transfer the respect, authority, and prestige associated with those symbols onto oneself.
: Whitmer praises the police and their dedication and sacrifice, aligning herself with the values of service and bravery associated with law enforcement.

: straw man - misrepresenting an opponent's position or argument to make it easier to attack, usually by exaggerating, distorting, or just completely fabricating it.
: Whitmer did set milestones for lifting Covid 19 restrictions, but those did NOT involve getting a neighbor vaccinated or getting children vaccinated.^[4][9]

: red herring - throwing irrelevant information into an argument to divert attention from the real issue at hand.
: Dixon brings up her decision to get a COVID-19 vaccination, which does not directly address the accusation of spreading conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines.

: baseless claim - a bold statement that is presented as accepted or established fact, with no discernable evidence to support the claim.
: Whitmer's policy of transferring COVID-19 patients from hospitals to nursing homes "killed more seniors than any other state" or even contributed to a single death.^[10]