I think both local, state and federal candidates have to hammer on the effects of unions.  Especially teacher and government workers and the unsustainable retiree packages.  Put up the factual numbers of those packages like Chris Christie did.  Worker puts in $124K into retirement fund, retires at age 55 and if he lives to be 80 will collect $3 million in retirement funds and benefits.  That is $120K per year and it is not sustainable.  The average working still should not HAVE to fund someone else's retirement with tax money.  Personal responsibility has to be hammered into minds and truthful facts and figures will open their eyes.

Michigan has lost almost 500 K in population since 2001.  Loss of jobs, loss of income, loss of revenue to the state.  Michigan's budget has increased and Michigan govt. employees have increased during this time of population decrease. We need to drastically downsize the govt. GOP would be wise to promote a part time legislature.  Meet 4 times per year.  Make legislators WORK in their own district and allow the time off to go to Lansing. Eliminate all funding for schools and let each district figure out how to fund their schools.