New Poll

It was past time to update the polls. With Fred Thompson it, it is time for a new sidebar poll.

Fred Thompson apparently in for 2008

At least it looks like it from the Tennessan Thompson, a former U.S. Senator from Tennessee, has been coy about his intentions with audience...

Budget Update

A little delayed, but here's the latest on the budget. I wanted to get comments from Chris Ward and Joe Hune's office before posting...

If I was NRCC/RNC chair......

Sometimes, I wonder what the DC beltway people are thinking. Both parties fall into this trap that "you suck" is a great campaign ...

Valde Garcia on the fence?

Apparently that's the word from Nick at RightMichigan.com It also coincides with what I have heard from several sources. Things are mov...

Granholm's tax increase - call your senators and reps now!

The rumor in Lansing is that Granholm is out dealmaking with republicans in safe seats in order to protect marginal democrats who support th...

Immigration, Amnesty, guest workers, and fences

Sorry for the long delay on blog posts. I was taking a much needed vacation up along the Au Sable river. The major thing in the news lately ...

Democrats still whining about voting laws

The democrats still have a burr up their saddle over Mike Rogers and his win in 2000 From the Argus State Rep. Rebekah Warren, D-Ann Arbor, ...

Brighton City Council - uncontested

From the Argus The uncontested candidates are: Incumbents - John Tunis and Claudia Roblee Newcomers - Jim Bohn and Zoning Appeals Board memb...

County democrats set their goals - Don't write them off

The dems are prepping for 2008. From the Argus One Democratic county commissioner, five Democratic township trustees, and 51 percent of Livi...

Mike Bloomberg in 2008? Hell no!!!

This will be interesting if nothing else. Bloomberg has billions of dollars and would be a credible 3rd party candidate. The Telegraph from...

School Elections Report – Low Turnout, We lose

School Elections Report – Low Turnout, We lose The results are in and basic elections 101 comes into play. When mainstream voters stay home ...

DC v Parker - Appeals Court denies re-hearing, on to SCOTUS?

Some good news from the DC Court of Appeals. The first appellate ruling stands, as the full DC Circuit declines to hear the case. When a ca...

Complaint filed against MEA for illegal mailing

Back on April 27 I broke the story about East Lansing's MEA breaking the law in their illegal campaign contributions. The Argus on May ...

School Election - May 8

Tomorrow's the school board elections. Most people claim to have education as a major issue when they vote. Here is the chance for us al...

2008 GOP Candidates - Debate Report

I caught the debate (taped, saw it tonight) on MS-NBC between the 10 presidential candidates on the GOP side. This was in my normal transcri...

Primary Reform Idea

The days of New Hampshire/Iowa leading the way on elections is bound to soon come to an end. Today, every state seems to be frontloading the...

We need more taxes so we can go to Hawaii

In a sickening use of tax money, 80 Michigan public officials are going to Hawaii on our tax dime. From the Free Press Nearly 80 officials a...

Latest on Howell Campaign Finance Violations, Argus endorses in Brighton

First, Dan Meisler of the Argus wrote a story on the illegal MEA mailing. I mentioned the details here titled "Breaking the Law, Break...

Jim Berryman, others challenging Tim Walberg in 7th District

From the AP WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Democratic state Sen. Jim Berryman said Tuesday he will run for Congress in Michigan's 7th district...