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    State Representative Announcement - Lana Theis


    By JGillman, Section Multimedia
    Posted on Sun Sep 22, 2013 at 11:17:56 AM EST
    Tags: Mackinac Island, Michigan, Lana Theis, $100 Project, Madison Project, State Representative, Elections, Primary, Republicans, 42nd district (all tags)

    I have several video segments from an event on the island with candidates in a fundraiser.

    The Madison PAC, and Jack Hoogendyk are seeking REAL Republicans for legislative positions, and much like our $100 project are supportive of primary efforts that bring conservative values into play.

    The Second in the series is Lana Theis running for the 42nd district house seat.

    More to follow.

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    State Representative Announcement - Cindy Duran


    By JGillman, Section Multimedia
    Posted on Sun Sep 22, 2013 at 11:10:12 AM EST
    Tags: Mackinac Island, Michigan, Cindy Duran, $100 Project, Madison Project, State Representative, Elections, Primary, Republicans, 79th district (all tags)

    I have several video segments from an event on the island with candidates in a fundraiser.

    The Madison PAC, and Jack Hoogendyk are seeking REAL Republicans for legislative positions, and much like our $100 project are supportive of primary efforts that bring conservative values into play.

    The first in the series is Cindy Duran running for the 79th district house seat.

    Several more to follow.

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    A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

    Yesterdays' Press Release


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Sat Sep 21, 2013 at 06:33:41 AM EST
    Tags: "One Surrender Nerd", Snyder, Poison, Medicaid, Republicans, Governor, Primary, Grassroots, Malcontents, Mackinac Conference (all tags)

    The full press release was sent to several outlets, resulting in a MIRS Podcast out soon, and a couple of radio interviews.

    From discussions, outreach and even the most casual conversations on Friday at the island, it was very easy to get the sense that many Republicans on the island were VERY open to the idea of exorcising the Governor. Even though one watching the broadcast last night live might have seen an excited party, the reality is that a great number of the GOP active types would prefer a new nominee, and some (not quite a majority) would be willing to endure gridlock for a few years.

    The good news for my part is that there are still three possibilities.  

    They are quite aware there is a growing support for a replacement, and two of them have indicated an interest in becoming that replacement if things fall together.

    Good times.

    In any event, go below the fold for the press release

    (6 comments, 1229 words in story) Full Story

    Survey Says!


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Thu Aug 29, 2013 at 10:08:23 AM EST
    Tags: Michigan Polling, Snyder, Calley, iCaucus, Survey, Delegates, Republicans, Primary (all tags)

    Replacing Snyder is preferred.

    An iCaucus commissioned poll of Republican delegates is revealing the rift between the progressive left governor and the base of the Republican party in Michigan.  Respondents have to this point said Rick needs to go, and well beyond the margin of error.

    Should Governor Rick Snyder face a primary challenger in 2014?

    Preliminary and unofficial results currently show a 46.79% Replace Snyder preference to a 37.93% Keep Snyder Preference, with a 15.29% unsure percentage.  Margin of error currently +/-3.87% with 650 respondents with 95% confidence.

    The polling also ranks a number of possible contenders in head to head ratings. The names of will be revealed on Saturday, currently showing one possibility polling stronger differentially than the generic count against the governor, and others within the margin of error, and others losing to him.

    The need to replace Brian Calley is not quite as clear.  38.84 % support replacing the LT Governor, while 35.32% do not, and a heavy 25.84% remain unsure.  This falls within the margin of error, and cannot be seen as a mandate.

    Watch for weekend updates.

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    Snyder In Trouble & The Left Verifies It


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Tue Aug 27, 2013 at 03:42:19 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, Rick Snyder, Susan Demas, Medicaid, Elections, Primary, Tea Party, Governors Race, Brian Calley, Mark Schauer (all tags)

    An iCaucus poll taken this week has revealed troubling news for Rick Snyder and Brian Calley.

    Polling of delegates throughout the state has revealed that Both Rick Snyder and Brian Calley could face successful challenges in the primary and at convention respectively.  MIRS and other sources are reporting that the polling has so far shown that those responding indicate 44-41% Snyder should face a primary challenger in 2014, and Calley a convention challenger 40-37%.  The remaining percentages are undecided. Margin of error 4.99%, and Confidence 95%.

    WHOM the preferred challenger might be is another matter entirely. With a number of names used to reflect different philosophic grounding ONE (as yet unnamed) possible poll answer barely gets outside of the margin of error but ahead of Snyder, and three fail terribly against Snyder according to my other sources. (again, unnamed-as-yet) This comes as little surprise as the governor is facing stiff opposition by conservatives across the state putting pressure on state senators, and the one possibility that senate Dems might stick Snyder in the back on the final vote so they can call his 'leadership' weak.

    Somehow I doubt that.

    In fact, the Dems are just starting to tell us what they are afraid of.

    Go below the fold for more.

    (13 comments, 561 words in story) Full Story

    Konetchy Video Challenging Dave Camp


    By JGillman, Section Multimedia
    Posted on Mon Aug 12, 2013 at 01:39:51 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, CD4, Peter Konetchy, Congress, Republican, Primary, Dave Camp (all tags)

    Aside from the fact that Dave Camp refuses to defund Obamacare, there are many votes that suggest the current 4th district US Representative hasn't a clue what the constitution truly means.

    Konetchy calls him out on a few things.

    Its a David/Goliath battle brewing, and we hardly have to tell you which guy needs to wield the stone in a sling.

    However, these fights have a positive effect by forcing the incumbents to re-assess their records, and past behavior.

    Its why I like to see those who are in office ALWAYS face a primary challenge.

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    BREAKING - Konetchy Will Challenge Dave Camp


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Fri Jul 19, 2013 at 04:38:16 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, CD4, Peter Konetchy, Congress, Republican, Primary, Dave Camp (all tags)

    4th District Republicans will have a choice for the Republican nomination next year.

    Peter Konetchy, a Republican from Roscommon in Michigan's 4thCongressional District, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives. He notes the failure of Camp's years in the US Congress to resolve a growing federal interference in our lives.

    "We no longer have the limited, constitutional government that was created to serve the needs of the states. Decades of federal interference have stifled our economic growth, forced our jobs overseas, bankrupted our nation, destroyed the financial security of our families, and severely eroded our personal freedoms. Unless we take corrective action now, we will lose the greatest nation ever conceived, wasted the blood of generations who fought to retain our liberties, and condemned our posterity to a life of financial and civic servitude."
    Hard to disagree with that.

    Konetchy takes aim on Camp in a number other points in his press release.

    (2 comments) Comments >>

    Brandenburg Targeted For Primary


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Mon Jun 17, 2013 at 09:10:08 AM EST
    Tags: Kurt King, Jack Brandenburg, Michigan, State Senate, Primary, Welfare Growth, Medicaid Expansion, Federal Overreach, 11th District (all tags)

    Assuming he casts his vote for increasing the welfare rolls. (Medicaid expansion)

    Shelby Township activist vows to make ObamaCare vote an issue in next Republican primary. Stating that the cost of government run healthcare will be destructive by hurting the poor and middle class the most, Kurt King announced his intention to primary Senator Jack Brandenburg should he vote to continue the governments war on healthcare freedom.  Like the others announced this morning, Kurt King believes he knows what the Republican base wants in Senator Brandenburg's district, and what they expect in a state senator. He says:

    "It is vital that we have a state senator that actively works to keep government out of the lives of our families and businesses and work equally hard to protect the liberties and health freedom of the districts constituents."
    Especially given the platform they are supposed to represent.
    "This will be a major issue for conservative primary voters in 2014.  Should Senator Brandenburg vote against our health freedoms, I am prepared to launch a primary challenge.  I believe that conservative voters will reject a sitting senator who supports team Obama by voting to take away our liberties and will rally around a fresh approach that centers on lowering taxes, individual liberty, and reducing the size and scope of government intrusion into our lives."
    And like the two other announcements this morning, King makes it clear there is a line in the sand.
    If there was ever any doubt that Senator Brandenburg was out of touch with the current Republican primary voters, this vote on expanding Medicaid will tell us for sure."
    Yup.

    Lets find out, shall we?

    (5 comments) Comments >>

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