Kerry Bentivolio

Rand Paul also endorses Clark Durant

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is on an endorsement streak today. After announcing his backing for Kerry Bentivolio for 11th District Congressional seat, we learn he’s also backing Clark Durant for U.S. Senate. Durant faces former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra and former Grand Rapids judge Randy Hekman in the GOP primary Aug. 7. The winner will … Continue Reading →

Sen. Rand Paul endorses Bentivolio

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, son of the libertarian icon and presidential candidate Ron Paul, endorsed Kerry Bentivolio today for the 11th District Congressional seat. Bentivolio, a Milford Republican with tea party backing, is the only GOP candidate on the Aug. 7 ballot for the seat once held by U.S. Rep. Thad McCotter, but former State … Continue Reading →

Bentivolio picks up tea party backing; Cassis nets congressman's nod

Kerry Bentivolio, the lone GOP candidate on ballot for the 11th District Congressional race, picked up the endorsement Thursday of several tea party groups. Bentivolio, a former high school teacher, veteran and reindeer farmer, is vying to replace the retiring U.S. Rep. Thad McCotter in the Metro Detroit district. Active in the tea party and liberty … Continue Reading →

Dems are singing about Thad McCotter

Once off the radar, the 11th District Congressional District is now coming into focus for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. And the chance at picking up an unexpected GOP seat has got the Dems singing. With five-term incumbent Rep. Thad McCotter’s signature foul up and steep challenge of a write-in campaign, the seat is now in play, according to the DCCC, … Continue Reading →