The truth is I like the Michigan governor who calls himself a nerd. Rick Snyder is no procrastinator, nor is he timid about anything. He stepped up to the microphone and stated his purpose and reasoning for changing his agenda, after saying that the right-to-work bill was not it. The governor made it clear that … Continue Reading →
How quickly things change. Today’s Labor Voices column by Karla Swift, head of the Michigan branch of the AFL-CIO, is an appeal for cooler heads to prevail in the lame duck session. Specifically, labor unions are afraid that their failed overstep in Proposal 2 would earn the comeuppance of a push, from the business community, … Continue Reading →
Some people dismiss modern political conventions as a waste of time. Why go through the trouble and expense if the presidential nominee has already been decided? Before the television cameras even began rolling at the DNC today, I got my answer. This morning I enjoyed the opportunity to address the Michigan delegates over breakfast. I … Continue Reading →