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My Choice to Head the RNC: Saul Anuzisnew

A Harley-riding, blue-collar, first-generation American currently chairs the Michigan Republican Party and is one of the best, most forward-thinking men I have had the pleasure of knowing in my years in politics.
Jackson Free Press  |  Amile Wilson  |  12-01-2008  |  Commentary

Election '08: Now Comes the Hard Partnew

Finally, at long last, the election is over. Now comes the really, really hard part. Our nation is facing a bad time economically. Detroit and Michigan are facing something much worse. Avoiding something that looks more like a depression than a recession will be tremendously difficult.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessenberry  |  11-11-2008  |  Commentary

The Dems Finally Get it Right on Michigannew

Ironically, Michigan, which wanted to be first, had its delegates finally awarded almost last.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessenberry  |  06-10-2008  |  Commentary

Hillary is Looking Like a Sore Loser, Not a Leadernew

What I find most troubling is Clinton's hypocrisy and disengenuousness. Now she's insisting on "counting all the votes," which is code for counting all the votes in Michigan and Florida. Clinton and her campaign advisers were all for shutting out those two states when it appeared she wouldn't need their votes.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Bruce VanWyngarden  |  05-30-2008  |  Commentary

Why Michigan's 'Green Energy' Bills are a Shamnew

The state's elected leaders have already quietly rammed a package of bills through the House that are deceptively referred to as the "green energy bills." But the bills don't specify any penalty if the utilities miss their targets, as has happened with other "clean energy" mandates. What they clearly do is shift $70 million in annual energy costs from business to homeowners.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessenberry  |  05-13-2008  |  Commentary

Why Jack Kevorkian Shouldn't Run for Officenew

The odds are heavily against Dr. Kevorkian getting on the ballot, let alone getting elected.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessenberry  |  04-08-2008  |  Commentary

Stealing Obama's Votesnew

Hillary Clinton is trying to get Michigan votes on the cheap and by cheating.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessneberry  |  02-19-2008  |  Commentary

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