Congressional Updates Finished

The Congressional District Profiles are now Finished. They will be updates on those pages as developments happen closer to August/November E...

Flag disputes in Howell

As the LOVE/Diversity issues in Howell Schools have become a major topic of discussion on this blog, I'm posting the latest story on thi...

Mike Pence makes Final Four in March Madness

It's now down to the Final Four in Presidential March Madness Possible (we hope) darkhorse candidate and Congressman Mike Pence (who fin...

Judge Stan LaTreille challenged

From the Argus Brighton attorney William T. Russell announced Wednesday that he will challenge Circuit Judge Stanley J. Latreille for his se...

2006 Open Seat Congressional Districts

I just read today that Lane Evans (Illinois 17th, Democrat) is going to retire from Congress this year. This was first going to be a post ab...

Michigan wants 2008 GOP primary same day as South Carolina

Will we have the primary the same day as SC? From the AP Michigan wants 2008 GOP primary same day as South Carolina 3/27/2006, 5:20 p.m. ET ...

Presidential March Madness - Sweet 16 - Vote for Pence!

It's now the Sweet 16 in Survey St Louis' March Madness. Let's send Mike Pence into the Elite 8. He's up against liberal Rud...

Concerned Taxpayers Group forms PAC (School board and other races)

I'm taking my partisan hat off here for a moment. I recently said that a winning organization is going to make a comeback. The Concerned...

Jay Drick declares candidacy for 53rd District Court

Law Office of Jay R Drick, Attorney Contact: Jay R Drick 528 West Grand River Avenue Howell Michigan 48843 (517) 546-5601 PRESS RELEASE: For...

The LOVE Group forms PAC (Howell Schools)

We're going to have an interesting school board race this spring. From the Argus . Values in foreground for school vote By Christopher N...

March Madness Rd 2 - Vote for Mike Pence!!!

It's round two . Let's send a little message to the big spenders. Vote for Pence!!! (and Coburn)

Jay Drick to run for District Judge?

Reliable sources told me that Jay Drick will soon be announcing his candidacy for one of the District Court seats currently held by Theresa ...

Michigan House approves bill to lower hunting age

Good News from the AP Michigan House approves bill to lower hunting age 3/21/2006, 7:24 p.m. ET The Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) ...

Another judicial candidate

Suzanne Dugas joins the race for one of the judicial positions. At least four are now running for probate judge. From the Argus: Attorney jo...

53 Jokers vote to raid the social security "surplus"

The US Senate continues to show it's fiscal ineptness. 53 jokers, including Levin and Stabenow again show their big spending ways. 53 Se...

Dem Chair Brewer trespasses on private property

From the AP/Lansing State Journal Campaigns clash outside DeVos' office Police called when chairman of Dems refuses to leave site By Kat...

Don Vickers vs Byrum pt 2 for 67th District?

WLNS reports that Dianne Byrum's daughter is running to replace her mother as a state rep. County Commissioner (And 02 candidate) Don Vi...

March Madness pt II

Voting is ongoing for March Madness, Presidential 2008 style. So far Mike Pence "upset" Bill Frist, and my first choice Mark Sanfo...

Harrington GONE from the Lions

From the AP: ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are parting ways with Joey Harrington after four turbulent seasons in which the form...

The Livingston County Straw Poll

I haven't had a chance to blog lately, but will be posting regular again soon. One thing that has been amazing is the coverage of the Li...

An actual picture from CSPAN

Hat tip to Saul's blog . Wow...she admits it!!! I'm going to get some flames for this one. Fire away!!!

Judge Stan LaTreille running for re-election

From the Argus On the heels of Chief Circuit Judge Stanley J. Latreille's announcement Monday that he will seek a fifth term on the Livi...

2008 President - Livingston County Poll Results

2008 Livingston County Poll Results The Livingston County Republicans held a 2008 poll for President at our Lincoln Day Dinner. Each attenda...

Another judicial candidate for Livingston County's open seat

We have another judicial candidate. Linda Walker is running for Judge Pikk's seat. From the Argus. I don't know anything about her....

News coverage of the renewed Contract With America and RSC Budget

Winston Salem Journal - Panel urges a return to party's '1994 roots of fiscal discipline' The group released its "Contract...

The Contract with America, Renewed

This is the second post in a series of posts involving the budget battles in the House. We will follow this closely. The Republican Study Co...

House Conservatives Prepare Austere Alternative Budget

A rare decent article from the NY TIMES. House Conservatives Prepare Austere Alternative Budget By CARL HULSE Published: March 7, 2006 WASH...

March Madness 2006!!!! - Starting March 13th

First, Congressional Districts 1-7 are finished. That said, it's time once again for March Madness!!! For Spartan political fans, it...

When is a picket line not a picket line? A: When AFL-CIO officials cross it!

In yet another case of union leadership not supporting working families, we have AFL-CIO people crossing picket lines. From the Club for Gro...

Judge Pikkarainen Retires - We have a second open seat

From the Argus Retirement adds fuel to judicial races — County will get at least two new judges in fall election By Lisa Roose-Church DAILY ...

NRA Sues Mayor Ray Nagin

From an email. As a life member, it's good to see the NRA standing up for our constitutional rights. NRA Sues Mayor Ray Nagin Fairfax, V...

District profiles

Now that the county profiles are finished, the next political statistiscal project will be slightly smaller. District profiles of the legisl...

Cohoctah - Voters say no to gas station — Businessman might sue township

This is far from over, but the referendum was held, and the no votes win on rezoning. From the Argus Voters say no to gas station — Business...