MICHIGAN

Former DPD Chief James Craig announces his candidacy for governor

Todd McInturf
The Detroit News
Craig supporter Ted Duenez holds an American flag as his daughter, Leia, 3, both of Dearborn, plays as they, family members and others wait for Craig to arrive, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021. Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig finally announces his Republican candidacy for Michigan governor on the eighth floor of the Icon building, formerly the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, in Detroit, Tuesday afternoon, September 14, 2021. Earlier in the morning, Craig was shouted down as he briefly announced his candidacy on Belle Isle as members of Detroit Will Breathe screamed behind him.
Craig supporter Ted Duenez holds an American flag as his daughter, Leia, 3, both of Dearborn, plays as they, family members and others wait for Craig to arrive, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021. Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig finally announces his Republican candidacy for Michigan governor on the eighth floor of the Icon building, formerly the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, in Detroit, Tuesday afternoon, September 14, 2021. Earlier in the morning, Craig was shouted down as he briefly announced his candidacy on Belle Isle as members of Detroit Will Breathe screamed behind him.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Detroit Will Breathe member Lloyd Simpson, of Detroit, leads anti-Craig chants as a few dozen arrive on Belle Isle before former DPD Chief James Craig arrives, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Detroit Will Breathe member Lloyd Simpson, of Detroit, leads anti-Craig chants as a few dozen arrive on Belle Isle before former DPD Chief James Craig arrives, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Members of Detroit Will Breathe and others protest before the arrival of former DPD Chief James Craig, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Members of Detroit Will Breathe and others protest before the arrival of former DPD Chief James Craig, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Members of Detroit Will Breathe and others protest before the arrival of former DPD Chief James Craig, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Members of Detroit Will Breathe and others protest before the arrival of former DPD Chief James Craig, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig consults with his staff before he briefly announces his gubernatorial bid on Belle Isle, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig consults with his staff before he briefly announces his gubernatorial bid on Belle Isle, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Members of Detroit Will Breathe and others protest the arrival of former DPD Chief James Craig, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Members of Detroit Will Breathe and others protest the arrival of former DPD Chief James Craig, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is surrounded by staff and security personnel as he makes his way to the podium amid the screams of protesters, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is surrounded by staff and security personnel as he makes his way to the podium amid the screams of protesters, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is surrounded by staff and security personnel as he briefly announces his candidacy for governor at a podium on Belle Island amid the screams of protesters, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is surrounded by staff and security personnel as he briefly announces his candidacy for governor at a podium on Belle Island amid the screams of protesters, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is surrounded by staff and security personnel after he briefly announces his candidacy for governor at a podium on Belle Island amid the screams of protesters, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is surrounded by staff and security personnel after he briefly announces his candidacy for governor at a podium on Belle Island amid the screams of protesters, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is surrounded by staff and security personnel as he gives a thumbs up to his supporters after he briefly announces his candidacy for governor at a podium on Belle Island amid the screams of protesters, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is surrounded by staff and security personnel as he gives a thumbs up to his supporters after he briefly announces his candidacy for governor at a podium on Belle Island amid the screams of protesters, Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig invites supporters and the media in the Pledge of Allegiance as he stands in front of the Detroit skyline before announcing his Republican candidacy for Michigan governor, Tuesday afternoon, September 14 ,2021.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig invites supporters and the media in the Pledge of Allegiance as he stands in front of the Detroit skyline before announcing his Republican candidacy for Michigan governor, Tuesday afternoon, September 14 ,2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig announcing his Republican candidacy for Michigan governor in front of supporters and the media on the eighth floor of the Icon building, formerly the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, in Detroit, Tuesday afternoon, September 14, 2021. \
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig announcing his Republican candidacy for Michigan governor in front of supporters and the media on the eighth floor of the Icon building, formerly the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, in Detroit, Tuesday afternoon, September 14, 2021. \
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig raises three fingers and says he's worked in law enforcement in three cities over 44 years as he stands in front of the Detroit skyline and announces his Republican candidacy for Michigan governor, Tuesday afternoon, September 14 ,2021.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig raises three fingers and says he's worked in law enforcement in three cities over 44 years as he stands in front of the Detroit skyline and announces his Republican candidacy for Michigan governor, Tuesday afternoon, September 14 ,2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, right, shakes hands with supporters after announcing his Republican candidacy for Michigan governor on the eighth floor of the Icon building, formerly the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, in Detroit, Tuesday afternoon, September 14, 2021.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, right, shakes hands with supporters after announcing his Republican candidacy for Michigan governor on the eighth floor of the Icon building, formerly the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, in Detroit, Tuesday afternoon, September 14, 2021.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News