Category Archives: 2014 Election

MLive Gets Lambasted by Readers for Making Endorsements

Posted on October 24, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareThere was a time that newspapers were purposefully partisan.  People chose their newspaper based on their political leanings, like one might chosoe Fox News or MSNBC for their T.V. news today.  I can only assume that newspaper endorsements that occur … Continue reading →

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Governor Candidate’s Lack of Presence “Up North” Could Prove Costly

Posted on October 22, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareIf you live in a strong Republican or Democratic area, or in a gerrymandered district, you are probably used to your vote not meaning much.  However, your vote for Governor and Senator will matter come November 4th.  While Gary Peters has a … Continue reading →

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Moolenaar Disses Voters in Favor of Special Interest Meeting

Posted on October 20, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareRepublican John Moolenaar is acting like a congressman even before he finds out if will become one.  That’s right, he is already putting special interest before his constituents.  Moolenaar had agreed to debate Dr. Jeff Holmes at Alma College on … Continue reading →

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Representative Potvin’s Business Claims are Misleading at Best

Posted on October 17, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareAnyone remember when Notre Dame hired George O’Leary as their football coach and then fired him five days later for falsifying his resume?  Well, State Representative Phil Potvin and O’Leary seem to have more in common than just being Catholic.  Phil Potvin’s official … Continue reading →

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Educators Looking to Become Legislators in 2014

Posted on September 25, 2014 by chadphillips

SharePublic school teachers have taken a shellacking these past four years.  This fall a handful of educators are looking to turn the tables and unseat some of Michigan’s worst legislators. At least eleven teachers, or retired teachers, ran in the primary, and … Continue reading →

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I Just Became a Registered Democrat. Here is Why.

Posted on September 18, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareI just became a registered Democrat.  I’ve always leaned left, but I’ve never felt compelled to join a political party until now. However, I believe in a balance of power.  In the past, the traditional big money donors of the Republican … Continue reading →

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Tea Party Candidate Wants the Michigan Legislature to Follow Congress’ Example!

Posted on August 25, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareIt appears that beating Democrats to a pulp in the State House over the past four years just isn’t enough for some conservatives.  Republican/Tea Party candidate Todd Courser, 82nd District, went on Off the Record last week and criticized Republican Speaker of the House Jase Bolger.  He … Continue reading →

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Snyder’s Campaign Finance Statements Show Millionaires Love Him and Billionaires Adore Him

Posted on July 25, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareThe pre-primary campaign finance statements are now online and they paint a stark contrast between Governor Rick Snyder and his opponent Mark Schauer.  Governor Snyder had 69 individuals donate the maximum contribution of $6,800 this period.  Those 69 people netted his campaign almost half … Continue reading →

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Part-time Legislature Ballot Initiative is Dead

Posted on June 9, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareThe part-time legislature ballot initiative is dead.  The following message is now posted on the committee’s website: The Committee to Restore Michigan’s Part-time Legislature regrets to announce the suspension of its campaign to restore Michigan’s citizen-driven, part-time legislature.  It is now apparent … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Support the Part-Time Legislature Ballot Initiative

Posted on April 16, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareMichigan’s legislators had enough time last year to pass a law to make sure that one guy in the U.P. could make money by letting people pet bear cubs.  That was just one of 367 laws passed since January 1st, 2013.  Laws are … Continue reading →

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