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Entries from April 2009

Republican Snyder under fire for Gateway tenure

Potential GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder has come under fire for shipping thousands American jobs overseas while making a big payday.
Race for Michigan sources have uncovered evidence that Snyder took compensation of $1.8 million for his six months of service as interim CEO of computer manufacturer Gateway, Inc in 2006. That amount is based upon [...]

Categories: Governor

Norlander releases campaign video

Republican candidate for Secetary of State Anne Norlander today released a campaign video on where she stands on the issues.

Categories: Secretary of State

Land needs to explore updating website

Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land (R) may want to update her campaign website from the 2006 content she is offering. Her “On the Road Part 1″ youtube video appears to be three years out of date.

Categories: Governor

Gubernatorial tweeting

Two major candidates for governor are frequently communicating with their constituents via twitter. Lt. Governor John Cherry (D) and Attorney General Mike Cox (R) are tweeting regularly, albiet with rather mundane updates:
“On my way to the Jeff Jack Dinner in Detroit – looking forward to it!” – John Cherry recent tweet
“Wow! Matthew Stafford gets guaranteed [...]

Categories: Governor

The Sound of Silence

Republican Rick Snyder has embarked on a statewide “Listening Tour” according to his website. Snyder has included a list of tour dates and cities, but failed to mention the appearance locations and meeting times.

Categories: Governor

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