Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan who is now running for Senate in the battleground state, is facing scrutiny over a Limited Liability Company (LLC) she started in 2017 just weeks before announcing her bid for Congress. The business, called Pinpoint Consulting, is listed as “Not in Good Standing” as of 2020 with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Slotkin is listed as the founder and CEO of the company, which has been inactive since 2017 and generates no income or revenue.
Slotkin served as an acting assistant secretary of defense until January 2017 before starting her LLC in June 2017 and announcing her congressional campaign by July of that year. Critics question the timing and purpose of the company, suggesting that it was created to help Slotkin present herself as a small business owner to appeal to Republican voters in a Republican-leaning district during her 2018 campaign. However, her campaign has not provided details on whether the LLC ever had any clients, revenue, or employees, and there is no mention of the business in her Senate campaign or official biography.
Slotkin’s Senate campaign does not mention her consulting business, and it has received criticism for what some perceive as misleading representation of her experience in business. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has raised concerns about Slotkin’s use of the LLC to enhance her image as a small business owner during her congressional campaign. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee did not provide any comments on the matter, leaving Slotkin facing scrutiny over the purpose and inactivity of Pinpoint Consulting.
Slotkin is considered the front-runner for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan, with actor Hill Harper and Lebanese-born businessman Nasser Beydoun also running for the nomination. The Senate primary in Michigan is set for August 6th, with the general election race being deemed competitive by non-partisan political analysts. On the Republican side, former Rep. Mike Rogers has the endorsement of former President Trump, giving him an edge in the race. Other Republican contenders include former Reps. Peter Meijer and Justin Amash, as well as businessman Sandy Pensler.
As Slotkin continues her Senate campaign, questions remain about the LLC she established prior to her congressional bid and the lack of activity or revenue associated with the business. Critics suggest that the consulting company was created for political purposes rather than genuine business activity, and the campaign has not provided sufficient information to address these concerns. With the primary election approaching, Slotkin faces scrutiny over her business background and representation of her experience as a small business owner during her previous campaign for Congress.
