Michigan legislative action thread
Posted on 02/09/2015 7:00:13 AM PST by Darren McCarty
JACKSON, MI - The first female mayor of Saline hopes to keep her streak going and become the first female representative in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, currently held by Republican incumbent Tim Walberg.
Driskell, a Democrat in her second term representing the 52nd District in Michigan's House of Representatives, announced her candidacy Monday morning, Feb. 9.
"I believe in helping neighbors in my district," the Saline resident said. "I hope to bring their concerns to Washington and work toward a better Michigan. I don't believe they're getting the representation they deserve."
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The good news here with Gretchen running is that she will no longer be my state rep and will no longer be raising my taxes when she loses either to Tim or someone else in the primary.
Another Pam Byrnes clone is running again.
Rob Steele’s good. I wouldn’t bet against Rick Jones or Mike Shirkey as the odds on favorite to win. They are usually good although not perfect. I really hope it’s not Richardville. While he’s great on guns, he’s pro-union and terrible on fiscal issues. I know that was his Monroe district, but this is a much bigger district. Six years from now, I’d keep an eye on Tom Barrett. He’s going to be a real good one if he can hold on to his democrat-leaning state rep district.
Yeah I like Mike Shirkey as my state senator but I figure he’ll stay where he is till he hits his term limit.
God help us if Randy decides to seek a higher office. Might as well have Schauer back in Congress. Randy is too beholding to union groups, especially AFSCME and the MEA.
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