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    Arcand 1st District Republican Primary Announcement


    By JGillman, Section Multimedia
    Posted on Thu Jan 16, 2014 at 09:21:07 AM EST
    Tags: CD1, Dan Benishek, Alan Arcand, Announcement, Dave Camp, Justin Amash, Brian Ellis, Kerry Bentivolio, David Trott, Fred Upton, Jim Bussler, Congress (all tags)

    I had mentioned a few days ago that Alan Arcand would be challenging the incumbent, Dan Benishek for the first congressional district.

    Here is his announcement video.

    Other races around the state will see challengers as well.  Dave Camp is being challenged by Pete Konetchy, Fred Upton by Jim Bussler, Justin Amash by Brian Ellis, and Kerry Bentivolio by David Trott.

    Did I miss anyone?

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    Breaking - 1st Congressional District Republican Faces Primary


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Mon Jan 13, 2014 at 10:48:03 AM EST
    Tags: Michigan, CD1, Dan Benishek, Alan Arcand, Announcement, Congress, Constitution, Veteran (all tags)

    Dan Benishek will be facing a challenger for the 1st congressional district.

    Veteran and Iron Mountain resident Alan Arcand will be announcing his run today:

    12:00pm in CST
    Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mi
    Alan's official announcement to run for Congress for Michigan's First District! It will be held outside the front of DCH (Dickinson Healthcare), Iron Mountain Mi
    Officially firing the first shot of 2014 for Michigan's congressional battles.

    (1 comment) Comments >>

    A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

    Tell The Feds To Stuff It


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Tue Dec 03, 2013 at 02:02:26 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, Institute for Justice, Tom McMillin, HB-5081, Seizures, IRS, Cash, Bureaucracy, Congress, Cowards (all tags)

    Due process is a critical component and a guarantee afforded by the United States Constitution.

    Of course, current events have shown that the constitution has has limited support from the cowards in congress. (Hint: the word is IMPEACHMENT) Inaction and a lack of oversight by congress into the executive operations has allowed the federal buraeucracy to operate with impunity. Adding to this, property forfeiture under the guise of criminal deterrence has been the source of income for local law enforcement that sells its soul to the justice department. From a Detroit News Editorial

    "Since the U.S. Department of Justice's Asset Forfeiture Fund was established in 1986, the federal government has used property forfeiture to deter criminal activity and to incentivize local governments to cooperate with federal anti-drug and anti-terrorism efforts. Under the 2001 Patriot Act, Congress expanded civil forfeiture to include cash transactions, requiring banks to report deposits of more than $10,000 to detect terror-related money-laundering schemes.

    But this instrument also has been used to harass law-abiding Americans, particularly business owners who regularly deposit cash of $7,000 to $9,000. The businesses are often seen as trying to skirt the $10,000 bank reporting requirement.

    Unfortunately innocent business owners have been paying the price for such over zealous efforts.

    Continued below the fold.

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    Hott To Trott Bills Himself Heavily


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Fri Oct 18, 2013 at 08:55:11 AM EST
    Tags: Cronyism, David Trott, Foreclosure King, Dick Devos, Mike Illitch, Money, Congress, Establishment Games, Campaign Finance, Big Billers, Debt (all tags)

    How does one make money off of a "self funded" campaign for congress?

    He pads the expenses with his own services.

    The ivory tower reports Foreclosure Don David Trott has heavily invested in his own campaign to become a US congressman.

    "An Oakland County lawyer has raised nearly $650,000 in a month on the campaign trail -- including more than $200,000 from himself -- far outdistancing the Republican congressman he hopes to unseat."
    The tactic to show strong funding early on is designed to convince other potential supporters of the seriousness, and personal input as a dedication to the campaign.

    However, Trott isn't really leaving himself as exposed as those whom he has made his living off of for so many years.  Risk is for losers, right?  Get a few Daddy war-BUCKS from Cronyist liberal Illitch family, some Devos dollars, and bill yourself heavily so that an amended filing pays you for your time.  The story continues:

    ".. Trott contributed more than $105,000 in in-kind services -- including research, consulting and legal fees -- as well as putting $102,600 of his own money into the campaign, according to FEC records.
    Holy cow! If that is what he bills himself, what will he possibly cost taxpayers!

    It seems that the "more than $105,000" number can be considered a debt of the campaign with a little modification of the paperwork.  Add that to his personal $102,600 cash infusion, and he could make a little ka-ching for his troubles as long as there are others filling the coffers.

    Gotta love financial shenanigans.

    (13 comments) Comments >>

    Michigan GOP Congressmen Endorse Gary Peters


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Thu Oct 17, 2013 at 12:36:30 PM EST
    Tags: Congress, Gary Peters, Benishek, Camp, Rogers, Upton, Terri Lyn Land, US Senate, Endorsements (all tags)

    Terri Lyn Land, the presumed Michigan GOP offering for US Senate in 2014 has just seen four GOP congressmen in lockstep with her opponent on an issue of critical importance.

    As posited by Scales (a thoughtful and accurate analysis) in his comment:

    "Benishek, Camp, Rogers, and Upton just endorsed Gary Peters for US Senate!"
    Which is essentially true.

    On matters of amounts, levels of funding, and minor issues like renaming parks for your friends agreement across the aisle might not be such a big thing.  However in this issue of surrendering Principle and giving the worst president in the history of this nation a football spiking win and subsequent destruction of our healthcare?

    It must be intentional.  They mean it.  They agree with it.  They want it, and so does Gary Peters. The similarity of thought is amazing.

    I would be interested in Terri's thoughts on their support of her opponent.

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    Losers and Leaders


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Wed Oct 16, 2013 at 11:42:36 PM EST
    Tags: Republicans, Debt Increases, Congress, Dan Benishek, Dave Camp, Fred Upton, Tim Walberg, Mike Rogers, Candice Miller, Kerry Bentivolio, Justin Amash, Bill Huizinga (all tags)

    The MiGOP Congressional types who sold us down the river, and probably created a constitutional crisis while at it.
    Camp - Surrender
    Benishek - Surrender
    Upton - Surrender
    Rogers - Surrender

    To the above folks, we ask "Why bother to go to Washington?" or "Why be a Republican at all? To win races?"  Benishek especially, given the support he NEEDS to even think about winning.  A very real possibility: 48-40 loss in next years general (if you make it that far) to Jerry Cannon.  Sorry buddy.  I'll let you guess at where the odd votes go.  As for Upton, Camp, and Rogers?  Not really surprised.  Safe districts, but might still face primary challenges.

    Those MiGOP Congressional types who did us right.
    Miller - Nay
    Bentivolio - Nay
    Walberg - Nay
    Amash - Nay
    Huizenga - Nay

    There are so many tests to fail, but this one you passed with flying BOLD colors. (the nay votes)

    (2 comments) Comments >>

    Walberg Votes Against Surrender Deal


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Wed Oct 16, 2013 at 10:54:16 PM EST
    Tags: Tim Walberg, Congress, Debt, Power Transfer, Cowardice, GOP, Hastert Rule, Surrender (all tags)

    US Representative Tim Walberg released the following statement on his vote against the negotiated Senate deal:
    "While I am accepting of the fact that we need to move beyond this battle, I remain disappointed that the President and Senate Democrats failed to negotiate in good faith with the House to find a long term solution to many of these issues. Washington now needs to move past this gridlock and instead focus on policies that will create jobs and a healthy economy. Addressing the status quo of trillion dollar deficits, a weak economy, and a health care law that is unfair and harmful to families and our economy needs to remain at the forefront of Congressional efforts to find positive solutions."
    Yup.  But it is much worse folks.

    As soon as I get a chance to identify if there are any GOP cowards from Michigan we'll make sure they see the wall of shame for at least 6-8 months or until a primary is assured for their seat.  The "deal" appears to have another provision that should fill your drawers with last night's cream corn and ask why the GOP exists at all. Politico reports:

    "The legislation also includes a McConnell-written proposal that would allow Congress to disapprove of the debt-ceiling increase. Lawmakers will formally vote on rejecting the bump of the borrowing limit - if it passed, it could be vetoed by Obama.

    The deal would also deliver back pay to furloughed federal workers, require a study of income verification for people seeking health-insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act and also allows the Treasury Department to use extraordinary measures to pay the nation's bills if Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling in a timely fashion.

    And EARLIER the same story had reported
    "The plan includes a proposal offered by McConnell in the 2011 debt ceiling crisis that allows Congress to disapprove of the debt ceiling increase, which means lawmakers will formally vote on whether to reject a debt ceiling increase until Feb. 7. Obama can veto that legislation if it passes. If Congress fails as expected to gather a two-thirds majority to override the veto, the debt ceiling would be raised.
    Taking away the power of congress for that extra time, and with the expanded treasury authority writes off the power of the purse unless challenged in the US Supreme court.

    we know that "standing" is a common way of denying the adequate redress of our grievances to the court as it is, so this might well be a lost cause.

    Stay tuned.

    (3 comments) Comments >>

    Agema Endorses Bentivolio


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Wed Oct 16, 2013 at 10:13:55 AM EST
    Tags: Michigan, Congress, Kerry Bentivolio, Dave Agema, Conservatives, Obamacare, Tea Party (all tags)

    For good reason.

    Given our support for primaries as a way of determining the most conservative candidates, it would be a little contradictory to announce opposition to a primary itself. However, there is no reason we cannot advocate for the better candidate.

    Today, Michigan Republican National Committeeman Dave Agema endorsed Kerry Bentivolio for Congress.

    Bentivolio says

    "Dave Agema is a veteran and a fighter for conservative principles. While in Lansing, Dave valiantly fought against big government and reckless spending. I'm honored to fight alongside him to keep this seat in conservative hands."
    Our objective. Of Course.

    Agema says

    "While Kerry is busy fighting to get rid of Obamacare and keep us out of war, some establishment Republicans are busy thinking about their political ambitions and targeting Kerry. This seems to be a Tea Party vs. Establishment race. I am proud to stand with conservatives throughout Michigan in supporting Kerry Bentivolio for Congress."
    As are we.

    Prior to being elected as Michigan's Republican National Committeeman, Dave Agema served 6 years as a State Representative. While in the State House, he was consistently named one of the most conservative legislators. Dave, a veteran of the Air Force and Air National Guard, is a retired airline pilot. He resides in Grandville with his wife Barb.

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