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    A Michigan Senator's Union Play?


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Sat Oct 30, 2010 at 04:54:01 PM EST
    Tags: John Proos, Randy Richardville, Senate Leadership, Michigan, card check (all tags)

    I have mentioned before, there is more to the Michigan senate races than just getting your guy in place.  Conservative voters need to impress upon their prospective state Senators, that the gatekeeper needs to reflect the conservative direction being shown in the state and country today.  Not because its the 'in thing', but rather because it is right.  I realize this is another one of those things that we hate to see BEFORE the election, but because the election of the leadership position will happen immediately, it is important your candidate knows where YOU stand.

    First the facts.

    • The two prospects being considered for the republican Senate leader's spot are John Proos, and Randy Richardville.
    • Both men have voting records that can be examined, and both have good and bad history to look at.
    • Proos voted FOR the smoking ban. (bad) Richardville voted against it. (good)
    • Richardville voted to essentially make illegal, the casual carpenter, as a profession, while Proos openly supports Right-to-Work.
    • Proos would be a first term senate member, and Richardville would/will be serving a second term.
    • The vote for Senate leader is a secret ballot.

    There are indeed things good and bad, and my own opinion on property rights miff me a little about Both of them.  For different reasons however.  Be that as it may, my own balance leans me towards support of John Proos because I hate the theft of my hands, worse than theft of the ability to blow smoke in some jerks face.  But Proos faces a handicap for this race, because it will be his first term as a Michigan Senator.  First, some might argue his experience with another term could be beneficial, and then there are the aspirations of other Senators who will be in their first term.  Nothing so big that couldn't be overcome with normal electioneering.

    But another interesting point seems to have popped up.

    Richardville is bragging about his support.  So what..?  Candidates tout their perceived support to rally those others who might be on the fence.  Nothing to see, so move along.. right?

    Bragging about casual support is one thing, but it seems Richardville is making sure those who support him don't change their minds.  When discussing his support with reporters at the Detroit news he implies he has legally binding documents that gives him an absolute, or at least reliable count:


    Richardville said he has a "signed document" with supporters who are backing him. But he said he's careful not to alienate any of Proos' supporters. He also touts his experience "working across the aisle without compromising my values."

    Excuse me - SAY WHAT?

    Remember fact number six?  If Richardville has a "signed document" indicating they support him, does this mean if they don't, in the final tally, then what will he do? Sue them? Punish them? take away their voting pens with the snoopy label on them?  Doesn't any action based on a "signed document" also imply that the vote itself is open to inspection?

    What does this mean? And why doesn't it surprise anyone?

    It seems someone needs to ask Richardville what he means to do with "signed documents" that have no bearing in a secret ballot.  If he intends on capitalizing with such documents, it seems to imply he will be calling for a show of hands.  A very BAD thing, that can be counter productive in an environment that has a tradition of honor.

    It sounds like card check.. That's a 'union thing'  ..right?

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    A Michigan Senator's Union Play? | 12 comments (12 topical, 0 hidden)
    Proos does too (none / 0) (#1)
    by HouseStaffer on Mon Nov 01, 2010 at 09:26:46 AM EST
    Just FYI, Proos released the list of names of 6 of his committed supporters to the media several weeks ago.  A week or so later Richardville did the same thing, but I think he may have had himself plus 9 more.  

    It's a little dramatic to compare something that happens in every leadership election to card check, isn't it?

    Richardville (none / 0) (#7)
    by HouseStaffer on Mon Nov 01, 2010 at 11:20:49 AM EST
    I don't care much who wins...I'm not trying to defend Sen. Richardville.  I just think it's stupid to try and make a big deal about something that everyone does just because you have an agenda you're trying to push.

    It's fine with me that you like Proos over Richardvile.  I might too, I don't really know yet.  But just say it rather than trying to make the whole situation sound like a labor conspiracy.

    • Honestly... by Corinthian Scales, 11/01/2010 11:47:25 AM EST (none / 0)
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