AltWeeklies Wire
My Choice to Head the RNC: Saul Anuzisnew
A Harley-riding, blue-collar, first-generation American currently chairs the Michigan Republican Party and is one of the best, most forward-thinking men I have had the pleasure of knowing in my years in politics.
Jackson Free Press |
Amile Wilson |
12-01-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: Now Comes the Hard Partnew
Finally, at long last, the election is over. Now comes the really, really hard part. Our nation is facing a bad time economically. Detroit and Michigan are facing something much worse. Avoiding something that looks more like a depression than a recession will be tremendously difficult.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
11-11-2008 |
Commentary
Brawl in the Sprawl: The Political Future of Oakland County, Michigannew
How will residents of metro Detroit's richest county vote Nov. 4 -- for Illinois Democratic Sen. Barack Obama or Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain? Will the county hold to its Republican roots or continue recent Democratic trends in congressional and countywide elections?
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
10-28-2008 |
Politics
Democratic Party Suit Aims to Balk Alleged GOP Vote Challenges in Michigannew
Michigan Republicans may be deriding as false a story claiming they planned to use lists of foreclosed homes to keep some from casting their votes on Election Day, but the Barack Obama presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee aren't taking any chances.
Metro Times |
Staff |
09-30-2008 |
Politics
Does the Michigan GOP Plan to Use Foreclosure Data as a Weapon?new
Allegations have surfaced that the head of the Macomb County Republican Party had disclosed plans to use lists of foreclosed homes as a way to keep some voters from casting ballots in the upcoming presidential election. But the Macomb GOP Chairman says his quotes were fabricated. What's really going on?
Metro Times |
Staff |
09-23-2008 |
Politics
As Obama Rises, Detroit Lacks a Leader Who Can Deliver Him Votesnew
For Obama to win Michigan he needs a huge turnout in Detroit to offset McCain's outstate support -- but at this point a divided Detroit does not bode well for Obama's chances.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
06-24-2008 |
Politics
The Dems Finally Get it Right on Michigannew
Ironically, Michigan, which wanted to be first, had its delegates finally awarded almost last.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
06-10-2008 |
Commentary
Hillary is Looking Like a Sore Loser, Not a Leadernew
What I find most troubling is Clinton's hypocrisy and disengenuousness. Now she's insisting on "counting all the votes," which is code for counting all the votes in Michigan and Florida. Clinton and her campaign advisers were all for shutting out those two states when it appeared she wouldn't need their votes.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bruce VanWyngarden |
05-30-2008 |
Commentary
Why Michigan's 'Green Energy' Bills are a Shamnew
The state's elected leaders have already quietly rammed a package of bills through the House that are deceptively referred to as the "green energy bills." But the bills don't specify any penalty if the utilities miss their targets, as has happened with other "clean energy" mandates. What they clearly do is shift $70 million in annual energy costs from business to homeowners.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
05-13-2008 |
Commentary
Why Jack Kevorkian Shouldn't Run for Officenew
The odds are heavily against Dr. Kevorkian getting on the ballot, let alone getting elected.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
04-08-2008 |
Commentary
Stealing Obama's Votesnew
Hillary Clinton is trying to get Michigan votes on the cheap and by cheating.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessneberry |
02-19-2008 |
Commentary
Why Does Michigan Want to Move its Primary Up So Early?new
As of last weekend, state Democrats and Republicans were close to a deal to hold a joint presidential primary Jan. 15 -- that would be before New Hampshire, at least as things now stand, and the day after Iowa's caucuses.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
09-04-2007 |
Politics
