"It's unfortunate that the President decided against holding a town hall style meeting in Michigan.  He really needs to hear from Michiganians, who are the hardest hit citizens in the country.  With the highest unemployment rate in the country, what started as a single state recession has gotten much worse.  We in Michigan know that we cannot tax or borrow our way out of this economic problem.  

The people of Michigan are tough and resilient.  There are a lot of ideas that would be beneficial for the President to hear.  

The way out of this mess, is to stimulate the economy by reducing bureaucratic restrictions and mandates on federal dollars the flow to states and communities.  And Michigan must also address its tax system on small business and families."