Tag: Tom George

The general consensus, on these pages as well as statewide, is that a republican governor will serve Michigan better than a Democrat.  Given that the epic failures of Governor "protobama" Granholm have been on national display, this is not surprising.  However, there has been considerable disagreement as to precisely which republican candidate would be the best choice.  Personally, I took my time making up my mind, not settling on a choice until about two weeks ago.  For the record, the polling didn't drive my decisions . . . I actually did my own research.  What follows "below the fold" are strictly my personal opinions and conclusions based on that research.

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.

The Mike Cox 2010 campaign today released the results of a new poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies showing Mike Cox leading the race for governor.

 According to Public Opinion Strategies pollster Neil Newhouse:

"After only two weeks of out-state advertising, Cox has essentially erased Pete Hoekstra's once commanding 13-point lead and reshaped this race,"

"Republican primary voters across the country have spoken loud and clear in recent months, overwhelmingly rejecting Members of Congress who supported the Wall Street bailout and pork barrel spending.  The same is clearly happening today in Michigan."

The official, yet unofficial record shows filing for the Michigan GOP nod at governor as of 4PM today to be:

Bouchard, Mike
Cox, Mike
George, Tom
Hoekstra, Pete
Snyder, Rick

The Democrat candidates are not listed here, as they have chosen to run a demolition derby.

Mike Cox has filed a lawsuit coinciding with other state's attorneys general, citing the unconstitutionality of the new federal law.

Pete Hoekstra as a member of Congress has been in the front line battle against the package, and has referred to the AG's plan in what could be described as a supportive stance.

Mike Bouchard has said Cox's effort is a "flawed approach." suggesting that Michigan's better option would be to withhold money going to the federal government.