The Detroit Free Press said:

"The GOP's best candidate is Pete Hoekstra, the congressman from Holland who has represented Michigan's conservative 2nd District since 1993. Hoekstra is a Republican's Republican -- staunchly pro-business and anti-abortion; skeptical of government regulation and defensive of state authority over federal imposition. ...

Pete "has a creative streak and knows how to stretch a dollar -- useful skills in tight fiscal times that are likely to be with state government for a while. Citing his traditionally penurious Dutch background, Hoekstra is fond of saying his heritage taught him `how to make a penny squeal.' ...

"The GOP's best candidate is Pete Hoekstra, the congressman from Holland who has represented Michigan's conservative 2nd District since 1993.But Hoekstra separates himself from other GOP hopefuls in the way he'd approach his agenda."

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The Grand Rapids Press said:

"Mr. Hoekstra has shown that he fully absorbed the lessons of his first insurgent campaign: stay in touch with the folks back home. He would be equally responsive to citizens of Michigan as governor. As a lawmaker, Mr. Hoekstra has a solid record of fiscal conservatism, something the state needs more than ever right now. The former Herman Miller executive would seek to create an environment welcoming to business by streamlining regulations and reducing taxes. ...

"His record in Congress suggests he would be able to work with Democrats, and wouldn't hesitate to criticize fellow Republicans if he saw the need. As chair and then ranking Republican of the House Intelligence Committee, Mr. Hoekstra was a vocal critic of President Bush's attempts to exclude Congress in major intelligence decisions."

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The Muskegon Chronicle said:

"Pete Hoekstra of Holland is the candidate with the experience and the background Michigan needs. His 18 years as a Congressman representing West Michigan provided him with the legislative experience a governor needs. He understands the process, he knows how to build a coalition, he's done it. One of the biggest criticisms of Gov. Jennifer Granholm is not a lack of ideas but the inability to bring them to fruition. ...

"Hoekstra's West Michigan practicality will keep things simple and accountable in the Legislature and throughout government. A straightforward guy who believes government should follow common sense, Hoekstra pledges to hold state officials and employees accountable

"His business experience at Herman Miller enables him to talk the talk with both management and labor. He gets what's troubling business, and he understands the needs of workers. He also knows the importance of marketing, which Michigan desperately needs."

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Let's keep fighting to the finish!

Finally, help congratulate Pete and Diane on their 35th wedding anniversary (July 26) by donating whatever you would like (no matter how small) to the campaign.