A conservative advocacy group will start airing ads in Michigan today attacking President Barack Obama’s record on healthcare, taxes, home foreclosures and the deficit. As part of a $25 million, month-long initiative, Crossroads GPS launched its kickoff ad, called “Obama’s Promise” in Michigan. The one-minute ad features a series of clips from Obama speeches and … Continue Reading →
The pro-Mitt Romney independent group launched a new TV ad this week in Michigan that blasts Democratic criticism of Ann Romney as a stay at home mom and tries to link the remarks to President Barack Obama. The Restore Our Future super PAC launched the new spot in time for Mother’s Day, a move that … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched a television ad today in support of U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, praising his record on taxes, regulations and fighting “Obamacare.” Upton, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has already been subject to negative advertising by the Club for Growth accusing him of being a “liberal … Continue Reading →
President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign launched its first significant ad buy this week and Michigan is among the six states where the 30-second spot will air. The Obama campaign ad, titled “Unprecedented,” will begin airing in the Detroit market Thursday as well in Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, according to the campaign. The same week … Continue Reading →
Former State Rep. Gary McDowell, D-Rudyard, got a boost today in his effort to win a rematch for the 1st District Congressional seat representing the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has targeted McDowell’s race for additional resources from the committee, the national campaign arm aimed at turning the House back … Continue Reading →
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney picked up the support of another Michigan congressman today. Freshman U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, endorsed Romney, saying he’s the “conservative candidate Michigan needs.” “As a small business owner, I know that Michigan and our country needs a president who will empower entrepreneurs to create jobs and grow the economy,” Huizenga … Continue Reading →
The chair of the Iowa Republican Party said Michigan Republicans would have challenges if they ditch a primary for an Iowa-style caucus election. “It’s not an easy task to undertake,” said Matt Strawn, chairman of the Iowa GOP that hosts the first in the nation caucuses Tuesday. Michigan Republicans opted for a Feb. 28 primary to … Continue Reading →
Is Mitt Romney a Spartan or a Wolverine? According to his response today in New Hampshire, he bleeds, perhaps, teal. “I’m for both Michigan and Michigan State these days,” Romney said on the campaign trail, according to a tweet from Associated Press political reporter Kasie Hunt, a self-described Wolverine fan. But Romney’s non preference on … Continue Reading →
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney picked up the support from Michigan U.S. Rep. Dave Camp Tuesday, continuing his streak of dominating the Hill endorsements so far. Camp, R-Midland, will also join the National Advisory Committee of the Michigan native and oft-time frontrunner. Romney has netted more endorsements than any other GOP presidential candidate nationwide, but … Continue Reading →
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, introduced legislation aimed at allowing more families to stay on food assistance despite owning a vehicle. The Eliminate Auto Test (EAT) Act comes in response to Michigan legislation signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder that Peters says can punish families for owning a car by losing eligibility for … Continue Reading →