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Chasing the Money In the 14th Congressional District
Congressman Gary Peters is outpacing fellow Congressman Hansen Clarke in the fundraising arena by a two-to-one margin. Read More: … [Read More...]
Michigan’s Presidential Primary: Suddenly Relevant
The state's primary was supposed to be a snore. But with Newt Gingrich's win in South Carolina, it's looking like a lot more. Read More: … [Read More...]
President Obama On Way To Michigan…And Attack Ads Begin
Americans For Prosperity have begun running attack ads, with President Obama as the target. The president visits Michigan next week. Read More: … [Read More...]
Will Michigan’s February 28 Primary Mean Anything?
One scenario could make the primary highly relevant. Read More … [Read More...]
Oh Joy! The First Attack Ad Of the Political Season
The Club For Growth is attack Congressman Fred Upton for not being sufficiently conservative, even though the group's own ratings appraise Upton as plenty conservative. Read More: … [Read More...]
The Tea Party Redefining Itself
Until now, Michigan’s various Tea Party groups have more or less done their own thing. But there’s a move afoot to unite as one big family. Read More: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/12/22/tim-kiska-the-tea-party-redefining-itself/ … [Read More...]
Carving Up Oakland County
Just signed by Governor Rick Snyder: a bill that reduces the number of Oakland County commissioners, and changes the way commission districts are redrawn, giving Republicans an edge they previously didn’t have. Read More: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/12/20/tim-kiska-carving-up-oakland-county/ … [Read More...]
Detroit’s Clout — Or Lack Of — At The Ballot Box
The results of 12 of 16 elections statewide would have stayed the same—even without Detroit in the equation. The city's vote hasn't swayed a major statewide race since 2004. Read More: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/12/15/tim-kiska-detroits-clout-or-lack-of-at-the-ballot-box/ … [Read More...]
Setting The Table In Politics For A Decade
The fight may seem like Wonk versus Wonk, but it’s not. The U.S. Census Department distributes new numbers every 10 years, and the party in power draws new political boundaries – doing its best to hobble folks on the other side of the aisle. Michigan's map will receive scrutiny in U.S. District Court. Read more >>> … [Read More...]
