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Seats on one side of the Indiana House were nearly empty today as House Democrats departed the state rather than vote on anti-union legislation.

A source tells the Indianapolis Star that Democrats are headed to Illinois, though it was possible some also might go to Kentucky. They need to go to a state with a Democratic governor to avoid being taken into police custody and returned to Indiana.

And Democrats dare call Republicans "The Party of NO"?  Beats the hell out of being "The Party of NO SHOW" at the hands of puppeteering union lackeys.

Today's fight was triggered by Republicans pushing a bill that would bar unions and companies from negotiating a contract that requires non-union members to kick-in fees for representation.

We changed the State House last night.  We have a super majority in the Senate.  With this combination, COURAGEOUS measures can be done.

I realize Snyder has not made it HIS agenda priority, but to really affect how business is done in the state of Michigan, and whether-or-not it is, we need to start pushing back on the stranglehold big labor has had here.  Labor, which has been chasing out our manufacturing sector, and managing to embed itself like ticks in the skin of our state government has to find a natural predator NOW, or it might be impossible the next go round.  Labor is costing us jobs because it is so inflexible.

More jobs is a good thing right?  

There is a win win for Michigan.  If I am not mistaken, Snyder has indicated he would likely sign it if it came before him. IT.. being right to work legislation that needs to be on the table.

And right away.  

Ask those prospective leaders in both the House and Senate: "Do you support Right To work legislation, and will you send it to the governor to sign?"

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.

Jay Riemersma's first television ad hit the airwaves yesterday. It's already getting a great response from the grassroots and garnering media attention as well. Now the Riemersma camp is launching the first money bomb of the campaign.

"When I think about our nation's future and the direction the Obama administration and Democrats in Congress are taking us, it's clear to me that electing more Republicans will not be enough...what we need are strong, conservative leaders who will have a national platform to articulate our conservative principles." - Sen. Rick Santorum