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Meet The Candidates: State House District #108 Grant Carlson
Sunday , 28, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentDelta, Dickenson and Menominee Counties make up the 108th Michigan state legislative district. The candidate to vote for on November 4 is Grant Carlson of Norway. Carlson is a life-long resident of Norway. He graduated from Norway High School in 1993. He completed his undergraduate and graduate work at Michigan State University. He’s currently a […]
Rick Snyder: Always Wrong, Especially For Michigan
Saturday , 27, September 2014 Candidates, Nerd Problems Leave a commentHell Froze Over: Rick Snyder and Mark Schauer Will Hold Televised Debate
Monday , 22, September 2014 Candidates, Nerd Problems Leave a commentThe candidates can’t quite agree what to call it – Mark Schauer is calling it a debate, while the Nerd is calling it something nerdy – a joint appearance. Word on whether any joints will actually be on stage is not known at this time. October 12 at Wayne State University will be the date […]
Meet The Candidates: State District #107 Jim Page
Monday , 22, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentJim Page of Sault Ste. Marie is the Democratic candidate for the 107th District in the Michigan House of Representatives. His future district is comprised of Chippewa, Emmet and Mackinac counties; Koehler, Tuscarora, Beaugrand, Hebron, Mackinaw, Munro townships; the city of Cheboygan in Cheboygan County. Jim has been very busy meeting the residents of his […]
An Important Message From Our Next Secretary of State, Godfrey Dillard
Monday , 22, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentOur next governor, Mark Schauer, has a good plan for keeping jobs in Michigan. Make sure you vote on November 4 so he can use that plan, and many others to help Michigan.
Cheboygan Rock and Roll Party for Jerry Cannon
Sunday , 14, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentOn Tuesday, September 16, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Democratic Parties will hold a Rock n’ Roll party for Jerry Cannon, our next U.S. Representative from the 1st Congressional District. John “Bowser” Bauman of the band Sha Na Na will make an appearance. The party will run from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Cheboygan […]
Meet The Candidates: State Representative District #70 James Hoisington
Sunday , 14, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentJames Hoisington lives in Stanton, Michigan with his wife, Patricia. He is running for state representative for the 70th District, which is made up of Montcalm and a portion of Gratiot counties. Hoisington has been a factory worker, a UAW member and a business owner living in the 70th District. He’s an avid hunter and […]
Dean Vanderstelt, Our future US Congressman representing the 2nd District, has an updated blog with many new features. Check it out!
Benishek’s Voting Record Answers The Government Shut Down Question
Sunday , 7, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentIf Republicans have learned one thing this election cycle, the more they talk the worse things get for them. Just last Friday Rick Snyder was broiled over direct questions on taxes, education, and right to work during an interview on Michigan Radio. It’s not easy to find any Republicans willing to talk about what they […]