http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/mi-gop/ en-us Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:57:51 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2032861/posts Female Muslim supporters were told, "because of the political climate in the world, it's not good to be seen on TV or associated with Obama." The Patriot Room http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2032861/posts#comment Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:57:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1993374/posts off you go www.youtube.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1993374/posts#comment Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:16:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1954945/posts Oh boy one has to believe that Huckabee will be getting some blow-back from this. These push polls have even brought out the South Carolina Attorney General to make this statement: “Last evening the Associated Press reported that that an out-of-state special interest group, Common Sense Issues, had launched a massive push polling effort disparaging John McCain and other candidates for president. In their push poll, Common Sense Issues makes several misleading claims regarding John McCain’s record.“Allow me to set the record straight. In the U.S. Senate, John McCain has been an unwavering voice for the rights of the unborn.... NW Republican http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1954945/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:45:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1954386/posts Conservatives, mainline Republicans and family history made it Mitt Romney's day in Michigan, underscoring the fractured nature of the 2008 Republican presidential race as he became the third GOP winner in the first three high-profile contests. In addition to restoring the former Massachusetts governor's fortunes, the outcome underscored Arizona Sen. John McCain's challenges translating support centered on independents and moderates in a party dominated by conservatives and mainline Republicans. It again showed former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to have a weaker lock on evangelicals than he enjoyed in Iowa. And it made former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani look less... ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1954386/posts#comment Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:13:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1953571/posts epublicans gear up for Michigan Getty Image removed Michigan could be make-or-break for Mitt Romney, analysts say Voters in the US state of Michigan are gearing up for the Republican primary on Tuesday in the next stage of the race for the White House.Polls suggest a very close battle between Arizona senator John McCain and local boy Mitt Romney. The Democratic contest has been weakened because Michigan chose to hold its vote early and the party barred its delegates from the final convention. Analysts say Michigan's fragile economy is the main issue. High unemployment Some commentators say this could be... BBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1953571/posts#comment Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:30:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1952421/posts The liberal Web site Daily Kos is encouraging Democrats in Michigan to cross over and vote for Mitt Romney in Michigan Tuesday primary. Apparently, the thinking of the liberals encouraging the crossover vote is that a Romney victory there will further muddle the Republican presidential picture and help the Democrats win the White House in November. Fox News reports that “it’s a classic dirty trick, but perfectly legal. And while Machiavellian political ploys of this sort rarely work, the author’s logic is thus: ‘A Romney victory in Michigan will keep him in the presidential race. And the more candidates slugging... Dallas Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1952421/posts#comment Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:27:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1944981/posts The College Republicans at Central Michigan University introduced their concept for a "Turn Michigan Red in '08" t-shirt in April of 2007, both as a fundraiser for their origanization and in an effort to show Republican unity heading into the 2008 elections. In the last few years, Central Michigan University has hosted liberal speakers such as Michael Moore, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Thomas Hayden and Wes Clark. There have been no high profile conservative speakers brought to campus in recent history. College Republicans http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1944981/posts#comment Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:59:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1909426/posts All right, a little grab bag for you here to polish off the highlights. It starts with what J-Pod calls the most “blatant act of obnoxious misbehavior during a debate” he’s ever seen and the long, awkward silence that ensues, then segues into the candidates’ dusting off some prefab zingers as the clock runs out. Fred did well here, especially in parrying Mitt’s “Law & Order” thrust. Like MK says, not a great performance but good enough overall. (VIDEO) Hot Air http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1909426/posts#comment Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:55:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1908487/posts There's a debate coming up. Fred has made it pretty clear in the past that these little dog and pony shows don't do much for him as far as anyone getting any REAL chance to speak up and speak out. In fact, not so far back I mentioned his quote about accepting the fact that he needed to "be a good boy and stand in line and wait for them to throw me a fish just like everybody else." He continues to field the pot-shots about being lazy...that's fine-no one seems interested enough challenge his policy positions or his general... Red State http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1908487/posts#comment Tue, 9 Oct 2007 04:08:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1873040/posts U.S. Rep. Dave Camp got more company this week atop Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's Michigan campaign team. Advertisement Camp, R-Midland, has been a co-chairman since January. Romney announced this week that Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard endorsed him and will be a co-chairman. The other co-chairmen are U.S. Reps. Pete Hoekstra of Holland and Joe Knollenberg of Oakland County's Bloomfield Township and Michigan House Republican Leader Craig DeRoche of Novi. Former Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus is honorary chairman. Bouchard, Michigan Republicans' 2006 U.S. Senate nominee, got 41 percent of the vote as he lost to Democratic incumbent Debbie Stabenow.... The Midland Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1873040/posts#comment Sat, 28 Jul 2007 21:15:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1678455/posts One of the hottest races in August features two Republicans going toe to toe in Michigan's 7th District. The incumbent, establishment candidate Joe Schwarz, is facing off against conservative challenger Tim Walberg in a Republican primary that will be decided next week, on August 8th. Because there is no serious Democratic challenger in the district, the winner of the primary will be going to Congress. Although Walberg tells me his internal polling has him up, 41-34 over Schwarz, this is an open primary. That means Democrats are allowed to vote and they're expected to heavily favor Schwarz. So, not only... Human Events http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1678455/posts#comment Sat, 5 Aug 2006 21:52:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1676661/posts Michael Bouchard was a full-time public safety officer at age 20. After a few years in police work, he grew frustrated with a legal system he said was sometimes unfair to victims of sexual assault and other crimes. He sought out Oakland County candidates he thought might make good judges and began working on their campaigns in the mid-1980s. Bouchard soon decided he should dive deeper into politics and run for office himself, helping to make the laws rather than just enforcing them. “It opened my eyes to another reality,” said Bouchard, now a Republican primary candidate for U.S. Senate.... The Lenawee Daily Telegram http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1676661/posts#comment Wed, 2 Aug 2006 22:06:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1675396/posts Mich. Rock star Ted Nugent is speaking out again, this time for Michigan Republican U-S Senate candidate Mike Bouchard. Nugent and Bouchard, the Oakland County, Michigan, sheriff, met with supporters tonight before the "Motor City Madman" performed at a Sault Sainte Marie casino. Bouchard faces Troy minister Keith Butler in the August-eighth G-O-P primary. The winner will face incumbent Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow in November. The 57-year-old Nugent lived in Michigan most of his life before moving in 2003 to Crawford, Texas -- where President Bush has a ranch. Nugent endorsed Bouchard in January. KLTV Channel 7 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1675396/posts#comment Tue, 1 Aug 2006 00:20:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1666735/posts Yesterday Senator Debbie Stabenow voted against an amendment that would have funded construction of the fence and vehicle barriers that she voted to build in May. (S.2611, CQ Vote #126: Adopted 83-16: R 55-0; D 28-15; I 0-1, May 17, 2006, Stabenow voted Yea; H.R.5441, CQ Vote #200: Rejected 29-71: R 27-28: D 2-43; I 0-1, July 13, 2006, Stabenow voted Nay) “Debbie Stabenow says that she wants to secure the borders, but votes against funding the technology designed to protect our families,” said Michael Bouchard, U.S. Senate candidate. “She is saying one thing in Michigan, but voting another way... Michael Bouchard for Senate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1666735/posts#comment Sun, 16 Jul 2006 19:17:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1663131/posts Mitt Romney to us, his neighbors... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1663131/posts#comment Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:04:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1637173/posts The Branch County 4-H Fair will be underway, and on Tuesday of that week, Aug. 8, there may very well be a couple of real horse races coming down to the wire as voters go to the polls. The Daily Reporter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1637173/posts#comment Tue, 23 May 2006 23:52:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1526484/posts Key races in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, and Washington State are covered. The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1526484/posts#comment Tue, 22 Nov 2005 03:01:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1473780/posts "Dick DeVos is a man of integrity," said Hoogendyk, R-Kalamazoo. "He has a track record of leadership in business and a history of leadership in working to improve education in our state. Furthermore, he is an example of leadership by the way he lives his life and I have great respect for him. We need a leader for Michigan that people can put their trust in to do what is needed in this state to change the economic climate. I am happy to offer my endorsement and I look forward to helping him any way I can as he continues... Jack Hoogendyk For Governor http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1473780/posts#comment Wed, 31 Aug 2005 01:53:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1456742/posts You guys should check this group out. I met one of their members out in Ohio working with a congressional candidate. They knew what they were doing and I was impressed but i didn't realize that Alex had his own team until yesterday. I looked at their website its got some really solid ideas in terms of strategy. Check it out: http://www.vandenberg-strategies.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1456742/posts#comment Thu, 4 Aug 2005 13:18:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1396595/posts OFF TO THE RACES Butler's Chances Black Minister From Detroit May Prove To Be A GOP Exception By Charlie Cook Tuesday, May 3, 2005 Central to the job of a political analyst is to assess the partisanship and voting patterns of a state or congressional district, the strengths and weaknesses of the incumbent if one is running and of the other candidates in the field, the availability of resources and any other circumstances that might become important in the contest, and then weigh the importance of each of these factors. After almost three decades of watching congressional elections, I have... National Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1396595/posts#comment Wed, 4 May 2005 16:23:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1371737/posts Wear a necktie to show your interest. We deal with government agencies, fund raisers, private organizations. We are a wholesale neckwear business. Star Wonders WHOLESALE Neck Tie Store | $3.50 to $4.75 a Tie ANY Variety. 100's of Ties. Starwonders.com Neckwear http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1371737/posts#comment Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:04:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1281767/posts http://fallujapictures.blogspot.com/ http://fallujapictures.blogspot.com/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1281767/posts#comment Wed, 17 Nov 2004 05:39:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1265527/posts Decision 2004: American Jews must make our voices heard American Jews, who value Israel's security, have an important stake in this election. Senator John Kerry has been endorsed by Arafat, and hundreds of Muslim leaders, including the Protocol spouting form PM of Malaysia, Mohammed Mahathir. Senator Kerry's vision is increased reliance on the UN and European Union, both of which are anti-Israel. He has made it clear that he would support former President Carter, James Baker, or someone similar to pressure Israel on the Palestinians. President Bush, while imperfect on Israel, has supported the right of Israel to define the... vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1265527/posts#comment Tue, 2 Nov 2004 00:30:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1255523/posts Every republican should by Fahrenhype 9/11. Then they should have a party watching first MOOREs movie and then the rebuttal. This is the best way to get liberals to see Fahrenhype, because you will tell them that you will watch Fahrenheit 9/11 if they do so. None of them want to admit that they won't listen to both sides of the story. So they will come. (I suggest also copying Stolen Honor onto a cd or dvd to show afterwards). I am doing this at work in California and I have got a lot of people together to watch them... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1255523/posts#comment Sun, 24 Oct 2004 21:20:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1173967/posts Gannett Fails One-Newspaper Communities/Counties- Port Huron Times Herald a Queue for Government Intervention? In particular, with today’s concentration of all reporting medium with just a few companies- who determines the void or lack of reporting in the best interest to citizens. I’ve challenged a Gannett newspaper, the Times Herald of Port Huron Michigan of its obligation citizens in one-newspaper counties. There appears to be an immediate need to make certain legislation be brought requiring corporate newspapers to better report news and serving the communities they cover. At a crucial time with the 2004 Primary literally days away- this particular newspaper,... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1173967/posts#comment Mon, 19 Jul 2004 04:49:31 GMT