Ousted Michigan Republican Party chair loses key ruling at appeals court

By ED WHITE
Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — The ousted leader of the Michigan Republican Party has lost a key court ruling in her effort to regain the top post. The Michigan appeals court won’t suspend a lower court’s order affirming Kristina Karamo’s removal by party members. Karamo was hoping that a stay would clear the way for her to lead a meeting Saturday in Detroit to select presidential delegates for the national convention. Pete Hoekstra is now recognized as the new chair of the state Republican Party. Hoekstra is scheduled to lead a similar party meeting across the state in Grand Rapids.