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Tag: Senate (page 4)By Chad, Section News
I was surprised to see this story this morning about Bob Lutz endorsing Clark Durant in his Senate bid against Debbie Stabenow (or Pete Hoekstra for that matter). Is this primary race shaping up to be a clash of the titans? It seems like the endorsements are coming "fast and furious" and much earlier than usual for a race like this. The Makinac Conference, the unofficial start of the campaign season here in Michigan, doesn't start until the 23rd and Durant hasn't even "officially" announced his candidacy yet. I am seeing comparisons between the Lutz endorsement and Gov. Snyder's as being politicians vs. business sector. What do you think?
Car whiz Lutz to help Clark Durant
http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/09/ap-newsbreak-car-whiz-lutz-help-clark-durant (13 comments) Comments >> By JGillman, Section News
Worthy of consideration.
Along with education reforms proposals lifting caps for charter schools there are other reforms afoot. The lifting of the charter school cap in Michigan promises to bring some much needed competition to the education of our children. Better schools draw more, and survive. Failing education practices .. well FAIL. From M-Live a couple days ago: "Every parent in the state wants the very best for their children," state Sen. Phil Pavlov, R-St. Clair Township, chair of the Senate Education Committee. "Unfortunately, when it comes to educating our kids, adult issues too often get in the way."Indeed, and Pavlov wasn't finished there. SB0624 Sponsored by Sen Pavlov carries that competition a bit further. Appropriately allowing the financial credit for the student's attendance to move WITH the student to the school of choice, it provides incentive for schools to seek students from outside their districts. It provides also another option for parents of students who want to learn, to provide the best possible education for their child. Rumor has it not all Republicans are entirely on board. A Little More below. ~ (2 comments, 378 words in story) Full Story By JGillman, Section News
I hope everyone is enjoying their end of the summer activities, and celebrating the actual achievements of workers (not labor unions)on this labor day weekend.
I present to you a compelling piece I found by Gary Glenn on the choices available to Michiganders as we look to the next year of selecting our US Senate Candidate, a primary race of which Glenn is a part. It highlights differences between Hoekstra and Glenn on issues that should be important to not only conservatives but even those moderates within the Republican party of Michigan. Glenn, one of several candidates looking to be the challenger to Stabenow in 2012 tends to speak to the Tea Party concerns more clearly in my opinion than Pete Hoekstra, and possibly one or two others vying for the same chance. In fact the only candidates who come close (as I have observed during speeches and presentations) would be Roscommon businessman Peter Konetchy, and former Kent County Probate Judge Randy Hekman. I have not yet had the opportunity to vett Clark Durant, who is being heavily pushed by National Popular Vote advocate Saul Anuzis. I should note that candidates who wish to air their opinions here are more than welcome to publish at will, subject to reformatting to fit the front page.
Glenn's piece is below the line. (8 comments, 1322 words in story) Full Story By JGillman, Section News
In a time when conservatism has regained the eye and can be found more in the heart of America, those who refuse to stand for anything, seem to expend more effort standing AGAINST those who would presumably be their allies.
Some Republicans have consistently, even in the face of gains made by "tea party" conservatives in their party, shunned those gains, and pegged the new conservatism as "extreme." Rather than embrace the ideas of responsibility and restraint with regard to government, they have instead attempted to scuttle reform efforts by those who were in fact elected under a conservative flag. Such things as spending within means, and abiding by the constitution, to centrists, is tantamount to guaranteeing they would be unelected in following cycles. So instead of promoting any message that is constitutionally legitimate, or perhaps even (dare we suggest) "righteous," it is far easier to put finger to the wind, and see where society would accept deviation from current conditions and then assume relatively safe positions. Far easier to be "politically correct," slight those who share your party banner, and continue a path toward complete socialism for the sake of personal power.
And they call it "moderation," being reasonable, more "centrist."
Including some notable Michiganders and others below the fold. (5 comments, 952 words in story) Full Story By JGillman, Section News
While I work on some background information, I thought I would touch base with those of you who hide the computer for the weekends. I really have a bit of a major writing project coming up that will put our new found conservative majority's will to a test. To do so, I still need to hear from a bunch of you.
Catch your Michigan State Rep or Michigan State Senator during their local office hours, and ask them whether they are For neutral or against RTW.
As I mentioned in another post,I want to know who we will be beating over the head with TRUE conservative love going forward.
Call (Or Email, Write) your Michigan State Representative, AND your Michigan State Senator. Ask them if they support Right-To Work, Are Neutral, Oppose it, or 'other'. Calling may be the quickest way, and the assistants, and legislative aides often have their positions available. Be sure to offer your support for the record too! Of course be courteous if they disagree, but do not be afraid to strongly assert your position of support for FULL RTW legislation (no Zones)for Michigan. Let them know they could be heroes rather than zeroes.
THEN email me the results to: This particular email account I want to get an idea of who in Lansing is willing to put the state's welfare over a perceived political hot button issue. The emails I have received so far, show the left as unrepentant and out of touch as always, but Republicans overall are a mix of support and uncertainty. Unfortunately, it seems there are some Reps who are "not certain its the right time." "When would be the right time?" I would have to ask. Under what circumstance would the stars be so aligned, that the squishy souls of our REPUBLICANs in power are willing to step out from their protective cages? (4 comments, 679 words in story) Full Story By JGillman, Section News
I wrote about coercion the other day. In fact, I argue the contracts that are a part of the public employee arrangement are the result of coercive measures; that they are in fact "coercive contracts." That they are as such, non binding.
And covering only the contracts themselves, one could argue the illegitimate role that labor provides, when discussing compensation and bargaining with public entities. The monopolistic nature of Michigan's public sector employment pool negates any entrepreneurial efforts towards excellence that might develop, and the state's tax payers are hardly served in any constructive or positive manner. In other words, a free market for those positions residing outside the labor influenced sphere would create great opportunities. Perhaps that is what labor fears. So much so, that it has now returned to its base form of thinly veiled threats of violence and extortive measures on the private entities that actually pay the bills. People OUTSIDE government now facing the very same violent animal attitude of organized labor types. Not yet here, but very, very, close. It seems for the time being folks, we have ALL become Wisconsinites. To the gutter we go.. (below) (2 comments, 554 words in story) Full Story By JGillman, Section News
OK, nothing really unexpected from what I have scanned over in my free (somewhat limited ) time. The expected plays from the left and a couple of different ideas on how to handle perceived issues. I have a couple of select legislative pushes here that don't raise too much on the surprise meter. Perhaps we will see a few attempts in differing ways to move these first couple along, as they are likely to be shot down (can I say 'shot' anymore?) at first glance.
It seems we are always looking at ways of reducing the cost of operating our schools in Michigan, so lets be especially ingenious and put additional burdens on the schools themselves. That ALWAYS works:
4179 of 2011: Yeah, I know, we should have language skills.. Lets make sure those kids have English mastered first perhaps? The problem in this country is NOT the lack of a second language, but rather the inability for immigrants legal or otherwise to speak the native tongue. For sure he wants our schools to straighten those heads full of mush up, and maybe make em a little less mushy [physically] OUTWARDLY. Nathan also wants those little fatties in grade school to pay attention to their calorie counts as well.. in HB 4180 of 2011. Cause kids are just too big.. Like some cities. Yep.. and Detroit's recent size shrink has brought about a new way to change presumption of causality.. below the fold... (3 comments, 982 words in story) Full Story By JGillman, Section News
I am not at all sure whether Steele still has it, or if Michigan's Saul Anuzis or any other contender could pull it together, but its my opinion the national GOP is in trouble.
NOT necessarily the Republican party mind you, but the finances of the GOP going into the 2012 election cycle. Establishment Newt Gingrich, the man who sat on a couch next to the enemy of America and Michigan, (Nancy Pelosi)promoting green policies can go pack tuna with her for all I care. His open congratulations tonight to Lisa Murkowskee (spelled wrong.. take a vote off please) tonight really drives home his allegiance to the status quo, and willingness to go along with whomever might be there to advance his political agenda. She should have been excoriated for her refusal to accept the will of the Republicans, and particularly the conservative Republicans in the primary fight. Any worthwhile committee assignments should have been withdrawn once she OPPOSED a Republican candidate. But Ill bet there are folks who think there is a similarity to NY 23rd right? Newt was wrong THERE as well. Think not? If there was a primary vote in the 23rd you might be right... otherwise... (10 comments, 728 words in story) Full Story
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