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Jul 5, 2012, 7:02 pm

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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 →

Tags: 11th Congressional District, Kerry Bentivolio, L. Brooks Patterson, Mike Rogers, Nancy Cassis, tea party, Thad McCotter

Jan 2, 2012, 12:08 am

By Marisa Schultz

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Iowa GOP warns against Mich. having caucus, too

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 →

Tags: Iowa Caucus, Michele Bachmann, Michigan GOP, Mitt Romney, president, primary, Ron Paul, tea party

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