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    Who are the NERD fund donors Mr Snyder?

    Raise the curtain.

    The Most Powerful Republican Lawmaker In Lansing


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Fri Oct 08, 2010 at 11:02:14 AM EST
    Tags: Michigan, Capitol, John Proos, Lansing, Majority Leader, Randy Richardville, Republicans, Senate Leader (all tags)

    Sometimes it is real easy to look at the top dog, and think there it is.  The Governor is the one who will affect what is happening in this state the most.  Often we forget the path of least resistance might not serve us so well, if that which travels the path to the pen is unencumbered by reason or moral certitude.

    Just don't forget we have gatekeepers.

    Jack Hoogendyk offers his valuable  experience as a lesson in politics. Pay CLOSE ATTENTION.  A little Skinny on this at the end..

    Below the fold we go..

       By Jack Hoogendyk.

        Ok, you ask, "If I am looking at the THE most powerful Republican lawmaker in Lansing, why do I see two images?" Good question. The answer is, because although we are quite sure it will be one of these two, we just don't know which one yet. But, before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let's discuss WHY one of these two gentlemen will be in that august position.

        Majority Leader: A Powerful Position

        Under the Capitol dome, the most important and powerful positions are Speaker of the House and Senate majority Leader. Those two individuals really decide which bills get heard and which don't. They are the ultimate "deciders" of whether a bill is put on the floor for an up or down vote. They also control the purse strings and decisions about tax and regulatory policy.

        Over the the last four years of her governorship, Jennifer Granholm was unable to get much of the Democrats' agenda done because the Republican Majority Leader, Mike Bishop was standing in her way. She had the Speaker of the House, Andy Dillon doing her bidding most of the time but generally, if the GOP did not like it, the Leader would simply say "No dice."

        There will be new leadership in Lansing in 2011, not just in the Governor's mansion, but also in the House and the Senate. Both Andy Dillon and Mike Bishop are term limited and will leave office on December 31, 2010.

        While all indications are that November 2, 2010 will be a very good day for Republicans, it does not look like they will be able to win back the House from the huge 67-43 Democrat majority. They will get close, but it is not likely. That means another Democrat Speaker of the House. All signs however, are that the GOP will keep, if not strengthen its hold on the Senate.

        With a Democrat driving the agenda in the House and a likely Republican governor who is widely regarded to be a moderate, who is in charge on the south side of the Capitol is very important. That person, the Majority Leader, will be the "firewall" to stop any bad legislation.

        So, who will it be, Randy Richardville or John Proos? Before we answer that question, we need to explain how the Leader is chosen and what, if any role you might play in that decision. I will explain the process to you in a future letter, but for now, you should begin to explore the voting records of these two lawmakers. Believe me, there is a difference, and who is in charge could have momentous effect on the future of Michigan's economy. (Can you say "taxes, unions, and regulations?") To examine the voting records of these two gentlemen, just click here.

    Thanks To Jack and his newsletter for this.  The point is to communicate YOUR wishes to your would be legislator, because the decision to select a leader will be the FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS.  A properly conservative leader will put the better items forward, and perhaps limit the moderation we have seen.

    OK Have you examined ALL the votes yet?  Perhaps not, but there ARE some indicators, and some seeming contradictions.   At first glance:

    So what to do?

    Continue to read.  Study their records.

    At this point, MY gut says go with John Proos. Seems to be more conservative, and the Nofs connection when voting actually leans towards Richardville's MEA connections.  Apparently the assistant leader position is meaningless anyhow.  Is Richardville a BAD guy?  I would say I don't know. Arguably his willingness to limit the manner in which Michiganders earn their bread is a big red flag.  Further, given that at the very least, we have a  centrist executive in our future, we will need someone who is more openly conservative.

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    Proos & SEIU/MEA Nofs?!?!?! (none / 0) (#1)
    by Corinthian Scales on Fri Oct 08, 2010 at 01:44:59 PM EST
    Holy crap!  If Proos "go to" guy is Tax Hike Mike SEIU/MEA Nofs, then it really doesn't matter who the hell is in charge of the Senate.

    And on June 29, 2007, a day after voting for the proposal, then-state Rep. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, told the Battle Creek Enquirer: "In any business tax there will be some winners and some losers, but with this plan, there are more winners." (Nofs is now a member of the Michigan Senate.)

    Did not one of these topics and all the efforts of Wendy Day not mean one thing?  At this point, MY gut says the Proos tag team is dangerous.  <cough>Obama's associations lesson<cough>

    As for the eeeeeevils of being held to a competency standard to be titled a carpenter or carpentry contractor on commercial buildings... where does that apply to a "handy man" status?  I don't see standards being a problem for those lending, owning or any of us poor saps that may enter those "commercial structures".

    One last thing.  It's a damn shame that Dennis Lennox sh!tcanned all my linked information on Nofs in Wendy's postings.  If I have time to make sense out of some of the responses in those comments, at a later time I will post here.  

    • Nofs by JGillman, 10/08/2010 02:47:15 PM EST (none / 0)
    • links by maidintheus, 10/08/2010 09:42:39 PM EST (none / 0)
    Is Mark Jansen going for it (none / 0) (#2)
    by Republican Michigander on Fri Oct 08, 2010 at 02:15:52 PM EST
    I've heard that rumor. I don't know a lot about Proos, but Jansen is good people.

    Great Story at Cap Con (none / 0) (#5)
    by JGillman on Mon Oct 11, 2010 at 08:24:24 AM EST
    You should see.

    The Big Election Day That You Don't Know About.

    Ken Braun points out where the prospective Senate And House Leaders stood when it mattered.

    Proos & Nofs and for good measure... (none / 0) (#6)
    by Corinthian Scales on Mon Oct 11, 2010 at 10:01:49 AM EST
    ...I'm tossing Calley in with 'em too.  I'm gonna focus on one issue.  Private property rights usurped by the smoking ban.  How's that worked out for you?

    A group called Protect Private Property Rights in Michigan-Amend Michigan Smoking Ban has about 3,000 members and has led a lottery boycott on Fridays. The group -- and others complaining about the bill -- point to records showing Club Keno sales have shrunk $21.5 million during the first three months of the ban, while liquor sales at bars and restaurants are down $1.8 billion.

    Proos and Calley voted for this steaming pile of sh!t in the House and Nofs voted for it in the Senate, which has destroyed a lot business in this state.

    That one vote alone shows me that they're all statist bastards and I wouldn't support any of them.

    It also confirms that I wont for Snyder from me this November.  Screw the NerdKing and his Lt.

    And, it also shows that the MI-GOP has one helluva long way to go if it wants to distinguish itself from being the Party of Dimocrat-Lite.

    • Yup.. saw that. by JGillman, 10/11/2010 10:12:33 AM EST (none / 0)
    • yah... by Corinthian Scales, 10/11/2010 10:39:02 AM EST (none / 0)
    Richardville Leadership Fund (none / 0) (#9)
    by Corinthian Scales on Mon Oct 11, 2010 at 10:54:58 PM EST
    I guess it really doesn't matter which damned one of them takes the reigns as they're all in bed together by vote record and according to the Richardville Leadership Fund.

    Nofs = $10,000.00

    Calley = $3,500.00

    Proos = $2,000.00

    There is no "firewall".


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