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Pete Hoekstra announces Gubernatorial bid

By Nick, Section News
Posted on Mon Mar 30, 2009 at 02:39:38 PM EST
Tags: Hoekstra, 2010, governor (all tags)

Video of the announcement is on the way...

But in the meantime, REACT TO ME!

Pete Hoekstra for Governor? What say you? Leave a comment or three.

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Congressman Hoekstra on YouTube

By Nick, Section Multimedia
Posted on Thu Mar 12, 2009 at 11:59:47 AM EST
Tags: Hoekstra, 2010, Congress (all tags)

Congressman and likely 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidate Pete Hoekstra today officially launched his very first YouTube channel. A groovy enough step that its worth mentioning and an easy enough way to communicate that it's a wonder more folks haven't done it already.

That said, Hoekstra has long been on of leading proponents of direct communication using tech and the web, from either Party in the Congress.

"I am excited to explore new technologies on how to communicate with constituents of Michigan's Second Congressional District," Hoekstra said. "The new House YouTube channel is another avenue to connect with folks and inform them of my work in Congress on behalf of West Michigan."

Hoekstra discusses a range of issues on the YouTube channel, including education, the economy, efforts to protect the unborn and matters related to national defense. He also encouraged constituents to offer feedback on his positions.

Today's front page topic? The DC Opportunity Scholarship... and Congressional Democrats efforts to deny 1,700 under privileged kids educational opportunities that their OWN kids enjoy.

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A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

The 2009 - 2010 Candidate Rumor Mill

By Nick, Section News
Posted on Sat Feb 21, 2009 at 07:31:48 AM EST
Tags: Nofs, Emmons, Land, Cox, Hoekstra, George, Patterson, Moolenar, Stamas, Rogers (all tags)

One of the exciting things about Party conventions, especially in an off-year before massive mid-term elections, is the behind the scenes information and planning you can become privy to just by hanging out and catching up with old friends.

In 2010 just about everything is up for grabs in Michigan. We've got the Governor's race, the AG, the Secretary of State, the entire State Senate, the whole House, every member of Congress including Mark "I swear I won't run for Congress" Schauer and Yooooooooour (former) Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters... Supreme Court seats... the list goes on and on.

So what's the buzz around the convention thus far?

That's the tricky part. Let me be frank... if I wanted to play the part of Tim Skubick I could give you a dozen and a half early campaign announcements and rumors. And not just today or this weekend but for the past months.

But I'm not Skubick. I'm not a reporter. I'm a conservative who blogs and I count a lot of the men and women bouncing around this convention floor as friends... if I hear something specifically off the record or can't track down the candidate him or herself (or a top staffer) to verify it then I'm going to shut my yap.

I know. I'm lame.

But that's not to say there aren't some rumors that I'm able to substantiate. So here's the latest and greatest from MRP Convention Day 1:

In the 19th District Special Election its Mike Nofs or bust. The man has locked up support in and around the convention and was getting his name dropped by activists from across the state. This is going to be a national race and expected to see an infusion of millions of Dem dollars so watching the Party rally around a candidate with broad bipartisan cross-over appeal is exciting. Mike Simpson and Marty Griffin, look out.

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