http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/mi-gop/ en-us Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:55:43 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2276535/posts Former Michigan and Buffalo Bills tight end Jay Riemersma has designs on Congress. Riemersma has filed paperwork to run for U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra's (HUCK'-struhz) 2nd District seat in southwestern Michigan. Hoekstra, a Republican, has announced his candidacy for governor in 2010. Riemersma also is a Republican. He is listed as Regional Director of Development on the web site of the Family Research Council. The Chicago Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2276535/posts#comment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:55:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2149930/posts State Rep. Bill Huizenga jumped first, but he likely won't be alone in seeking a U.S. House seat being vacated in 2010 by longtime Republican Congressman Peter Hoekstra. At a press conference today, Huizenga was to tout his legislative experience and his ties to Hoekstra in announcing he would seek to replace his former boss. "A lot of people have asked me to run and I feel I need to fill a void that Pete's announcement has created," said Huizenga, R-Zeeland. "I've been through every part of the district and I know it from every aspect, from fruit growers to... The Grand Rapids Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2149930/posts#comment Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:59:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2148750/posts One of the greatest Democratic tricks this past 8 years has been the Patriotism Dodge: their inexplicable ability to convince the press that their patriotism was being attacked at every turn. Sadly, the press rarely followed up the Democratic harumphing with a simple corrective: "However, nothing had been said about their patriotism." Their feigned outrage after the Max Cleland ad was probably the first notable example of this misdirection tactic, but they used it routinely. Even more impressive, if that is the word, has been the Democratic ability to play the martyred patriot even as they were explicitly questioning the... The Next Right http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2148750/posts#comment Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:50:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2147992/posts Question Of The Day: Many in Michigan reacted Friday with disappointment and outright disgust to news that a $14 billion emergency bailout for Detroit's automakers collapsed late the night before in the U.S. Senate. Does the bill failure anger you? Yes No I don't care Poll is near the bottom of the page... WDIV-TV Local 4 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2147992/posts#comment Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:52:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2099810/posts Michigan Christians for Life, a non-denominational Christian organization since 1997 endorsed McCain-Palin on September 19, 2008. There has been no reply from McCain-Palin notwithstanding MCFL's telephone calls, Email, snail mail and weekly Fax copies to Campaign offices in Arlington, VA and Michigan. What is going on? They need help in getting the message to Sen. John McCain or Gov.Sarah Palin, can YOU help? Michigan Christians for Life http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2099810/posts#comment Tue, 7 Oct 2008 19:41:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2082364/posts Today's Rasmussen Reports Daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows John McCain reaching the 50 percent level for the first time since Barack Obama won enough delegates in June to nail down the Democratic presidential nomination. Ending with surveys taken Saturday night, McCain has maintained a three-point lead over Obama for three days and today leads 50 to 47 percent on a large sample of 3,000 likely voters. CLICK HERE for the poll summary. The Gallup lead for McCain is two points with a sample of 2,787 registered voters as of this morning. The number of voters who say they are undecided... Illinois Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2082364/posts#comment Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:24:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2075864/posts John McCain and Sarah Palin have received a rousing welcome in Democratic-leaning Michigan. As they made their post-convention debut they stressed a strong America and the economy. Big crowds cheered the Arizona senator and Alaska governor as they arrived at Freedom Hill Amphitheater in Michigan's Macomb County, the home to a multitude of working-class union members. Republicans hope to win the blue collar vote with conservative positions on cultural and social issues. Senator McCain told the crowd: "These are tough times for many of you, in the state of Michigan, times are tough. Many people here were worried about keeping... Myanmar News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2075864/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 05:43:24 GMT 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