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Primary Election Review & Analysis
by Jason • • 8 Comments
Commentary on some of the more notable races throughout Michigan's Republican primary.
Conservative First posted results of races from around the state yesterday.
As a candidate I needed time to decompress. I lost my contest by 89 votes, and as much as I campaigned, I was outworked. I saw CF’s report and felt there is some more fleshing out that needs to be done.
Prop 1 (tax changes) wins easily 69-31.
This is not surprising as several million was spent to make sure it passed. Of course THAT begs the question WHY would several million be spent to promote something that had as it’s main promise, an act already done by the legislature? I guess since we passed it, now we find out what is in it.
Congress:
1. Benishek wins 70-30. Alan Arcand needs to fire his pollster.
We all know the polls were push polls, or better yet campaign ads used for shock and awe.
Don’t think 30 percent is a bad number against an incumbent congress critter BTW. We will see Alan again.
3. Amash wins 57-43. Probably not enough to scare away future primary challengers.
One thing he did correctly was snuff the ‘unity’ crap. There is no unity in the MiGOP. There will be none until Republicans start acting like Republicans. I think 57-43 is enough however. No one will challenge Amash without a damn good reason in the future.
4. Moolenaar wins 52-36-11. Never underestimate the Midland establishment. I rated this a tossup when Mitchell led by 23.
The TPX had its desired effect. They needed a champ, and Moolenaar team needed a little boost to break John Moolenaar out. We rooted for Konetchy here, but expected the Stabenow donations to sink Mitchell (As they SHOULD), and put Moolenaar up by a couple. The win was significant, and John Moolenaar will be the next CD4 representative easily.
They could do worse.
6. Bussler gets 29% against Upton, confirming my suspicion that about 30% is the anti-Upton baseline in the GOP primary.
Lets suppose that is the case. That is a powerful voting block. Not just anti Upton, but GOP willing to vote conscience and not blind. Consider that there are many more who simply refuse to participate. Activate THOSE, and we have a new party.
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Heritage Action’s Stephanie Kreuz In Traverse City
by Jason • • 0 Comments
Heritage Action's Stephanie Kreuz speaks before the Traverse Bay 912 Regular Meeting July 15
Information is everything.
Some of you might be aware that the Traverse Bay 912 meets EVERY TUESDAY, and hosts different speakers on a multitude of topics. Some of an informational nature (government operations, policy etc.), and some more political. The TB912 group enjoyed the presentation of Stephanie Kreuz, and it is now a part of our video speakers series.
Enjoy
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Who Says It Won’t Happen?
by Karen Iacovelli • • 0 Comments
A Political Star Is Born On Facebook
Need some conservative inspiration? Last May, 17-year old, Saira Blair, walked away the winner in a West Virginia Republican primary for the state legislature. If Blair wins the November election, she will become the youngest lawmaker in West Virginia history. There’s more rising stars, and for those who prowl Facebook well after the stars have risen, here is one you may have missed….
Angela Rigas was born trailer-park poor in Hastings, Michigan, 39 years ago. Her mother had serious personal issues and walked out on the family when Angela was thirteen years old. “My grandmother was the only person who loved me,” Rigas said during a July 14 interview. “When she developed Alzheimer’s, I had to watch while she forgot me.”
There were two choices she could make: become a victim or become a champion. Her story speaks to spiritual deliverance, and to turning anger into a loving toughness that put her squarely on the path to becoming a voice for those who have been denied having one.
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Annette Kirk Weighs In On The Fourth Congressional District
by Jason • • 1 Comment
If I had my Druthers, the best man for a seat in Congress is the guy willing to take a few arrows, and guard the purse a little better than all those before him. (or her)
There are certain folk who I have no question would be outstanding legislators, yet cannot muster the financial resources enough to pay for 30 seconds of air time. They have a great message that resonates with constitutional types. Those folks have a clear understanding of this ‘Republic’ we are a part of. One of them is THIS guy whom I personally believe is as solid a conservative as they come.
Then there are OTHERS who certainly have the resources, but no history, and frankly seem to have no message other than “I am a conservative” (and play an accordion, shoot crossbows, etc.) Yeah, One particular guy has CASH, and piles of it to work with. And anyone who thinks money can’t fake out Republicans in primary elections has never heard of Rick Snyder.
There is an another candidate who has impressed the wife of Russell Kirk, author of “the Conservative Mind” sufficiently, that she has written an op-ed endorsement exclusive for RightMi.Com
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Speaking Of Trevor Loudon
by Jason • • 4 Comments
He will be in Michigan!
Author, speaker, political guru, and native New Zealander, Trevor Loudon is storming the states on a national book tour with a message for America. As he swings through Michigan in early June to discuss his recent book “The Enemies Within” you can catch his presentation locally on Sunday, June 8TH in Bay City at the Bay Valley Resort and Conference Center, and the following Tuesday in Traverse City The FIRST event however, will be on Friday! See image to right and click for details –>
SUNDAY June 8, 2014
BAY CITY ON NATIONAL BOOK TOUR
The Great Lakes Bay Speakers Forum presents “An evening with Trevor Loudon” from 7PM to 9PM. Following his presentation you can meet him, purchase a personally autographed book, and enjoy some great food/refreshments at the afterglow reception as well as mingle with your neighbors and friends from the area.
The cost is $20 per person and tickets can be purchased on the web in advance at Eventbrite.com: An Evening with Speaker & Author Trevor Loudon . The Great Lakes Bay Speakers Forum is offering a special promotional $10 voucher towards the purchase of any Trevor Loudon book with all paid admissions to the event on Sunday, June 8TH only! Come out and take advantage of the special pricing!
Click HERE for details and to purchase tickets.
Tuesday June 10, 2014
Traverse City Elks Club
10:00 am – 11:30 am
cost: $3.00 per person (includes coffee and pastry)
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Political Leadership Training
by Jason • • 0 Comments
If you are looking for a constructive activity on Saturday, consider this
Political Leadership School
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Gaylord, MI
This is not a class on political philosophy or ideas. This is practical, no nonsense and tested information on how to be effective in politics.
Learn more and reserve your seat here
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The Reagan Rule Breaker
by Tom Backers • • 0 Comments
Here’s the deal people…I take a lot of grief from the establishment type Repubs for many things, and some from conservatives for not getting ‘on board’ with candidates that PRESENT themselves as conservatives…Reagan said that we “Shall NOT speak ill of another Republican”… Which Republican party was he referring to???…The one on paper, or the reality???
Conservatives need to realize that we need each other to win anything!!!…I have spent years trig to referee between Tea Party folks, GOP and blue collar Dem conservatives, and the C4L types…Being inflexible and unswerving to your own principles is admirable, but gets in the way when all the above can agree on 90% of any given issue or candidate…
What we all need to realize is that we are in dire need of conservative leadership, regardless of how one defines ‘conservative’…Let’s face it…even the liberals know a conservative when they see one!!!…So here is my Reagan rule breaker…
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ICYMI – Peter Konetchy Video From 2012 Cycle
by Jason • • 0 Comments
In 2011, then senate candidate Peter Konetchy spoke to a group of conservatives in Kalkaska, Michigan.
He spoke on issues that have become front and center in the fight against government overreach. Our Constitution and what we have allowed to be done to it as a part of the conversation. I have a video of the entire meeting on Youtube.
As a part of the question and answer, the question was asked: “Do you support the repeal of the 17th amendment?” His response was clear and to the point, and very relevant to much of what our current troubles are.
We have a short window to demonstrate support for this constitutional conservative in a relatively safe Republican district. Make it clear Constitutional Conservatives mean business by spreading the word, and offer support in whatever way possible.
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The 2013 RightMi.Com Scorecard
by Jason • • 4 Comments
Most folks actively watching the goings on in Lansing might already be aware of the MichiganVotes.org site run by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Nowhere else can you find a more complete collection of legislative efforts. Easily referenced, and with a record of votes by legislator, party, the chambers the votes were taken in, and legislative sessions. It is an incredibly useful tool when trying to find out how your legislator voted on any particular issue of interest. Its a great way of keeping these ‘servants’ in check when they claim to be conservative, but vote like the liberals or something even worse.
How cool is that?
One feature often overlooked however,
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