The key to the success of the Milliken governorship lies almost equally in that unique political coalition - a union of moderate Republicans and progressive Democrats, of outstate and urban interests - and in the personality of the governor himself . . . His reputation for decency is reflected in the goodwill with which even his political enemies tend to regard him . . . a political balance that has endured for years is shaken, and perhaps upset forever.

History repeats?  With Rick Michigan as the MI-GOP candidate, I'd wager so.  Remember some of the great policy Milliken gave Michigan?  The state revenue-sharing program that funded Detroit during troubled economic times was adopted largely through Millikens' efforts.  His administration was noted for its commitment to conservation and the passage of the Environmental Protection Act of 1970, which served as a model legislation throughout the nation and support pro-choice legislation on abortion.

That really isn't much off base from the Bernero Platform, is it?  And Snyder is out stumping on the campaign trail with Milliken... it sends shivers up my spine.

One last thought from me on this.  If Milliken is endorsing Snyder, then who endorsed Milliken's book that I quote?

"Bill Milliken has always been a thoroughgoing pluralist. He cherishes diversity and differences of opinion and he shuns extremism.... My hope is that history will show he was closer to the mark than the Republican Party of today." - Congressman Sandy Levin