Romney's heart aches for the jobless?
Mitt Romney has wasted months trying to get people to like him. The key to winning lies solely in the debates. Not his heart aching for jobless people.
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Fixing the 11th District of Michigan
Take the title both ways if you like. Applaud Rep. Thaddeus “Crazy Train” McCotter, who resigned abruptly, and set off a series of awfully-coincidental events, first and foremost a special election that robs the only petition-qualified candidate (Kerry Bentivolio) of a fair primary race. Clap your hands at the marvel of partisanship and establishment politics. … Continue Reading →
The day the petition died
It’s just a shame to see that Thad McCotter’s run for president has left him in the lurch. For the newly redistricted 11th, however, the door opens for another of the MIGOP to take his place. After a quick blip in the presidential GOP primary, one should wonder why Thad didn’t do his homework. In … Continue Reading →
Time for voting
I need to buy raisins for bread pudding. The trick is to let the bread soak overnight. Oh, and I also have to vote. There’s still about 2.5 hours left to vote. So if you’re getting out of work, or prepping for the Wings away game in Columbus, you can still get a partisan ballot for … Continue Reading →
Michigan political paczki and women's health for women
If you’re watching cable news, you might’ve noticed this narrative going around on how former Senator Rick Santorum is waging a war on women’s health. He also labeled President Obama with a “phony theology”, and is really having fun with his new-found status as a front-runner. But when it comes to women’s health, Rick is … Continue Reading →
Mitt's Michigan playbook and Rick's joke
I was expecting this. Gov. Rick Snyder has been quiet about endorsements, but a key presidential primary that may swing the balance of the nomination is at stake, and it’s inevitable. You’ve got to pick somebody. So as Gov. Snyder picks Mitt, it’s not that surprising. Moderate conservatives and populist conservatives side with the money. … Continue Reading →
Practicing Santoria in Michigan
It’s a strange pot of politics brewing in Michigan. Per Public Policy Polling, a left-leaning polling group, Michigan has Rick Santorum up by 15 on Mitt Romney (pdf), with 2 weeks to the primary, and 8 days to the first debate in almost a month (since January 26th, 2011). Inside the numbers, it cancels out … Continue Reading →
Stream Of Consciousness Of The State
The State of the State speech is on. This is a stream-of-consciousness blog, typing until the speech ends, and what I see and hear is pretty much unedited. Enjoy. Lots of clapping, as Governor Snyder introduces Michigan 3.0. Unemployment is now 9.3%, in no small part due to advanced changes and business climate. But also, … Continue Reading →