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It’s Happening! First Republican Primary Debate Scheduled For August 6 In Cleveland
Tuesday , 12, May 2015 Candidates, Presidential Primary 2016 Leave a commentMuch like people who go through withdrawal when football season is over and they longingly dream of the next season to begin, presidential primary debates for political junkies are much worse. They only happen during a presidential election, which happens every four years. They were magical, providing some of the craziest stuff witnessed yet coming […]
The Conservative Political Action Conference Has Begun: Try To Contain Your Glee
Thursday , 26, February 2015 Candidates, Presidential Primary 2016, Tea Party Leave a commentEvery year the most far right of the conservative fringe flock together to Washington D.C. for a three day orgy of ultra-conservative values conferencing, keynote speakers and breakout sessions. The purpose is to rally the base, motivate youth to join their cause, and anoint the most exalted among them for the 2016 presidential election with […]
When Sarah Palin Speaks, Who Does She Remind You Of?
Sunday , 25, January 2015 Candidates, Presidential Primary 2016 Leave a commentThe Up North Progressive went downstate yesterday to rub elbows with like-minded folk and talk about important things. It was wonderful meeting great people with the common purpose of doing good for Michigan. The glowing praise for the blog was appreciated, but I felt out of place with the passing of business cards. Big city […]
Romney Runtime Executable 3.0: Now With Compassionate Populist Patch
Saturday , 17, January 2015 Candidates, Presidential Primary 2016, Romney Runtime Executable 3.0 Leave a commentNow that 2016 presidential candidates are for sure definitely making noise that they’re seriously considering the potential for a possible run for the White House maybe, the juicy quotes are already appearing. Of course, one of the best of the quote droppers from 2012 was Willard “Mitt” Romney. His new angle to get people talking […]
Frank Kelley Worries About Democracy In Michigan: May We Suggest A Solution?
Tuesday , 6, January 2015 Candidates, Community 3 CommentsIn a Detroit Free Press interview, Former Attorney General Frank Kelley talks about the state of democracy in Michigan and his fears of voter apathy. He recognizes that the biggest problems are the levels of corporate money being spent on elections intimidating voters into thinking their vote doesn’t matter, and also the anti-government rhetoric of […]
Gary Glenn and Pete Hoesktra Share Something In Common With David Duke
Sunday , 4, January 2015 Candidates, Tea Party, Tealiban 5 CommentsLast week in the wake of the Steve Scalise scandal, David Duke, the leader of the European-American Unity Rights Organization where Scalise made his career-changing speech informed the press to leave the future House Majority Whip alone or he would share the names of other politicians he shares donors with. While the press waited with […]
Going On Offense: The Tea Bagging of Michigan PowWow
Sunday , 28, December 2014 Candidates, Presidential Primary 2016, Tea Party 3 CommentsMark your calendars and get your tickets, the big powwow at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mount Pleasant is coming and you don’t want to miss it. The date for the event is January 9th and 10th. Before you think attending this event will offer an opportunity to experience the spiritual culture of Native […]
Ladies and Gentlemen, Congressman Bentivolio’s Last Official Act Before Leaving Congress.
Wednesday , 24, December 2014 Candidates 2 CommentsHe’s going back to that Mall Santa kiosk in the sky, or something. This is House Resolution #779.
Michigan Department Of Natural Resources 2014 Deer Harvest Report: It Was Mother Nature’s Fault
Wednesday , 10, December 2014 Candidates, Environment, Nerd Problems Leave a commentThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources released their report of the 2014 firearm deer season on December 9. Their findings confirm what everyone in the state already knew: Fewer deer were taken this year in every county in the state. In some parts of Northern Michigan the drop in deer harvest is 40 percent. The […]