Dan Benishek - Very genuine and probably tired from all of the campaigning. His biggest response of the night came for his answer to the question about Social Security. Interesting that the majority of the audience agreed with the doctor despite the huge amount of advertising against him on this subject. He also promises to vote to repeal the new health care bill. The common thread of his campaign is smaller government and lower taxes.

Glenn Wilson - Glenn gave few specific answers and spoke in very broad terms. Sometimes he didn't address the question and simply stayed on his message. The basic gist of his answers were that he is a successful businessman that has no money, compared to his rivals, and that you should vote for him if you are tired of the two party system and want to poke a finger into the proverbial eye of democrats and republicans. An overall lackluster and disappointing performance.

Yep, that's the Glenn Wilson I've been exposed to.

I just pray that Glenn, you, Glenns' curly haired surrogate along with the fringe 8% of Glenns' supporters in Northern Michigan don't f#@% up this election in CD-1 for the rest of us common sense voters.

As for west UP Michigan, we have 40 years of history up there along with a family camp.  I have seen the dreams of prospective business owners go by the wayside with major projects being abandoned JUST when they would reach their conclusions of success.  I am well aware of who populates CD1.  Good people, both Democrat and Republican who want their country back.  Stupak violated their trust, and he knew it. That is why he isn't part of the future.

As to it being a minor part in the play?  'Academic' is not accurate at all.  We need EVERY VOTE for the people we can get in this next congress.  we don't have the luxury of making a point here.  THAT is something you need to grasp.