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    Tag: Common Sense in Government

    Leadership in Crisis


    By Wendy Day, Section News
    Posted on Fri Jul 16, 2010 at 03:59:20 AM EST
    Tags: Pete Hoekstra, Mike Cox, Mike Bouchard, Rick Snyder, Tom George, MD, Common Sense in Government (all tags)

    ~ Be sure to check out all of the videos below the fold as well ~
    GOVERNOR WANTED!

    See the other Candidates.....

    (4 comments, 105 words in story) Full Story

    Governor Wanted- Watch the Video Interviews!


    By Wendy Day, Section News
    Posted on Fri Jul 09, 2010 at 09:13:50 PM EST
    Tags: Pete Hoekstra, Mike Cox, Mike Bouchard, Tom George, Rick Snyder, Governor, Common Sense in Government, Smart Girl Politics (all tags)

    Job Description and Qualifications: A governor is the chief executive of a state, similarly to how the president is the chief executive of the country. Specific duties for governors are defined by each state's constitution, but commonly, they sign bills into law, propose budgets, and see that state agencies are staffed and operating as directed by law. Also, a governor is the commander of his or her state's national guard.

    Candidates for Governor must:

    Have lived in the United States for at least 5 years
    Have lived in Michigan for at least 2 years
    Be at least 30 years of age
    Not hold another elected State or Federal office while they serve as Governor

    Candidates for Governor should:

    Be of good moral character
    Show a record of common sense decision making
    Have private-sector leadership experience of some kind
    Possess a good understanding of the challenges facing Michigan
    Present common sense solutions to restore Michigan
    Be a leader of influence and work well with others

    To watch video responses to these questions, go to Governor Wanted

    How did you tell your wife you wanted to run for Governor and what does she think about your campaign?

    What was your favorite job and why?

    Describe a time you stood up for what you believe in and it cost you something politically. What happened, how did you respond, what was the outcome?

    Describe a time you had to lead in a crisis. What happened, how did you respond, what was the outcome?

    How, specifically, will you demonstrate your support for the 10th Amendment?

    If you could only pass one bill during your first term, what specifically would it say?

    Policy Questions on issues including taxes, business, abortion and education.

    When your time in office is done, what will you want people to say about you?

    (5 comments) Comments >>

    A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

    A Unique Combination . . . For Such a Time As This


    By Kevin Rex Heine, Section News
    Posted on Fri Apr 16, 2010 at 01:17:45 AM EST
    Tags: Michigan Healthcare Freedom Initiative, Michigan Republican Party, Michigan TEA Party Movement, Michigan 9-12 Project, Common Sense In Government, Fix Michigan Centers, Michigan HCF Coalition (all tags)

    Not too long ago, at a NATO naval conference, an American admiral found himself standing at a cocktail reception with high-ranking naval officers from most of the NATO countries, including English, Canadian, and American command-grade and flag-grade officers.  Everyone in the group (regardless of nationality) was chatting away in English, but a French officer in the group suddenly voiced a complaint.

    "Whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English."  He then asked, "Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?"

    The American admiral didn't miss a beat.  "Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians, and Americans arranged it so you wouldn't have to speak German."

    End of conversation.


    (5 comments, 1967 words in story) Full Story

    Big Surprise


    By Kevin Rex Heine, Section News
    Posted on Wed Mar 03, 2010 at 12:48:59 PM EST
    Tags: Mike Huckabee, Mike Cox, HuckPAC, Pete Hoekstra, endorsement, 2010 Michigan Gubernatorial Campaign, National FairTax Initiative, Michigan FairTax Proposal, Michigan TEA Party Movement, Common Sense in Government, Smart Girl Politics, Independence Caucus (all tags)

    I did not see this coming.

    Everyone who's familiar with me is well aware that I'm a big fan of Mike Huckabee.  This is for multiple reasons.  The guy's a solid conservative and was - in my opinion - a better choice than John McCain for the Republican presidential ticket in 2008.  Most importantly, as far as I'm concerned, is the fact that Governor Huckabee is an open proponent of the National FairTax Initiative.  (Yes, he's also an open supporter of the Michigan FairTax Proposal.)

    With that in mind, I fully expected that Governor Huckabee would, if he endorsed anyone in the Michigan Gubernatorial race, be endorsing Pete Hoekstra (who has openly endorsed both the national initiative and the state proposal).  Congressman Hoekstra has also actively and constructively engaged the Michigan TEA Party Movement, and I recall well that grassroots engagement was what kept Huckabee in the Republican primary race as long as he was.  I also know for a fact that HuckPAC will not endorse, support, or otherwise back any candidate who doesn't support the FairTax initiative.

    So you can imagine my surprise when, around 8:30 this morning, I received a phone call from a close friend who just happens to be an insider to the Mike Cox gubernatorial campaign.


    (22 comments, 1454 words in story) Full Story

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