A shadowy group calling itself "The Tea Party" won't be allowed on the state's November ballot after a Friday order from the Michigan Supreme Court.
Friday, September 03, 2010
Campaign finance reports show Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder vastly outspent his GOP rivals to win the nomination.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero says he'll stop the state from doing business with banks that won't lend in Michigan if he's elected.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Michigan Republican officials have picked Judy Emmons to run for the 33rd District state Senate seat.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
When President Barack Obama addresses the nation on Iraq, the Oval Office setting will be sporting a new look, with help from a Grand Rapids company.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Some states suing to toss out President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law, including Michigan, are also lining up to claim a share of its subsidies for the medical costs of retired employees.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Virg Bernero campaigned through West Michigan on Tuesday, and made a stop in Grand Rapids.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The Michigan Court of Appeals has decided a group calling itself "The Tea Party" doesn't qualify for the Nov. 2 ballot because it didn't correctly show the party name on petitions.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Rick Snyder, the Republican candidate for governor, arrived in Muskegon Monday afternoon with the GOP nominees for statewide offices.
Monday, August 30, 2010
The Michigan Republican convention is erupting into anger as tea party activists insist on a roll call vote for lieutenant governor.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Brenda Lawrence, a suburban Detroit mayor, pledged to "fix the mess" in Michigan after her official introduction Saturday as the running mate for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Democrat Virg Bernero officially chose Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence as his running mate, while Republicans may face a raucous convention in E. Lansing.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
While only 5% of poll respondents identify themselves as members of the Tea Party, 44% supports the Tea Party movement, a new EPIC-MRA poll revealed.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero has selected Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence to be his running mate and will make the announcement Saturday, a person close to his campaign told The Associated Press.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Republican Rick Snyder has a 22-point lead over Democrat Virg Bernero in the race to become Michigan's next governor, a new EPIC-MRA poll shows.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The two main candidates to become Michigan's next governor both say they'd make early childhood programs and education a priority if elected in November.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Virg Bernero has received the backing of fellow Democrat and
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing in the race for Michigan governor.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder has named
33-year-old conservative state Rep. Brian Calley as his running
mate.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
A Republican state senator is among those leading a coalition
supporting a proposal that would allow a rewrite of Michigan's
state constitution.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder is expected to
pick a 33-year-old conservative state representative from
mid-Michigan to be his running mate, a person close to the Snyder
campaign told The Associated Press Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Michigan lawmakers won't be wrapping up decisions on the state
budget until after Labor Day.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Wayne Kuipers wants to see the Department of Corrections
director on Tuesday to find out how Jack Jacqmain's status as a
parolee slipped away when he was transferred from jail to two
mental health facilities.
Monday, August 23, 2010
The fight over whether a group calling itself The Tea Party can
run candidates on Michigan's November ballot appears headed for
court.
Monday, August 23, 2010
The Michigan House has approved a bill supporters say protects
people from retaliatory lawsuits for certain "free speech"
activities, including what they post on social networking
sites.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Gov. Jennifer Granholm proposes a tax amnesty and a 3 percent
spending cut for state agencies to help erase deficits topping $780
million in Michigan's state budgets.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Gov. Jennifer Granholm plans to lay out a revised spending plan
for lawmakers Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Republicans who control the Michigan Senate again have rejected
several appointments from Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Michigan state Sen. Jason Allen says he won't be challenging
fellow Republican Dan Benishek's slim win in their race for
Congress.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
An early poll shows Rick Snyder has almost a 20 point lead over
Virg Bernero in the race to become Michigan's next governor.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
The two men running for Michigan governor have hired new
spokesmen for the general election campaign.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled today the controversial Tea Party group -- criticized as a Democratic ploy to siphon votes away from Republicans -- will not be on the November ballot.Friday, September 03, 2010
Lansing -- If Virg Bernero is elected governor, Michigan will pull its money out of Wall Street banks that won't work with the state's businesses and residents, the Democratic nominee announced Thursday.Friday, September 03, 2010
Virg Bernero could be on the verge of a trend. Now that he's preparing to declare war on Wall Street heavyweights who allegedly sidestep participation in a federally funded program to help home foreclosures -- companies that "do not do business with" Michigan -- who'll draw fire next from the Democrat running for governor?Friday, September 03, 2010
Washington -- Eager to jumpstart the economy ahead of crucial midterm elections, President Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, likely including tax cuts and targeted spending, to spark job growth.Friday, September 03, 2010
Candidates for Michigan governor spent a combined $18.1 million in the Aug. 3 primary, reports filed Thursday show, led by Republican Rick Snyder's $7.6 million.Friday, September 03, 2010
Washington -- Congress seems increasingly reluctant to let taxes go up, even on wealthier Americans.Friday, September 03, 2010
There's at least one change that Michigan Democrats don't believe in. What term limits can't kill, scandal, blunder and simple miscalculation usually do.Thursday, September 02, 2010
One is a health teacher. Another is a retired pipe welder. The family of another says she was once married to the father of the former head of the Oakland County Democratic Party. They are three of the candidates nominated to run under The Tea Party.Thursday, September 02, 2010
Michigan Republican officials picked former state representative Judy Emmons to run for the 33rd District state Senate seat.Thursday, September 02, 2010
The first official campaign ads aren't out yet, but the Republicans are wasting no time using YouTube to offer a hint of where they'll hit Democratic candidates this season.Thursday, September 02, 2010
Washington -- Twelve-year-old Malia Obama wears braces, toots a flute and is after her father to save the tigers. Younger sister Sasha, who is 9, shoots hoops like her basketball-loving dad and dances hip-hop.Thursday, September 02, 2010
Bay City -- Federal prosecutors have dropped a criminal complaint against a Colorado man accused of helping his father threaten Rep. Bart Stupak over his vote on health care legislation.Thursday, September 02, 2010
A lawyer for tea party members said Tuesday he plans to file a response to an appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court by a group calling itself The Tea Party in an effort to keep it off the ballot in November.Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Lansing -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero plans to make a campaign stop in Detroit today as part of his "Fighting for Main Street Tour."Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Lansing -- Bills seeking to clarify and regulate the use of medical marijuana in Michigan are languishing in Lansing, despite controversy and uncertainty over the law.Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Washington -- Vice President Joe Biden says he's confident the various factions in Iraq will form a workable coalition and bring stability to the country now that the U.S. combat role there has ended.Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Washington -- Condemning Mideast peace "rejectionists," President Barack Obama convened a new round of ambitious talks Wednesday and vowed not to allow a fresh burst of violence dim hopes for an accord creating a sovereign Palestinian state beside a secure Israel.Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Lansing -- The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Monday "The Tea Party" can't put its candidates on the Nov. 2 ballot because it didn't correctly show the party name on petitions.Tuesday, August 31, 2010
State representative candidate Mary Sheffield will have her recount to decide if she lost to 4th District declared winner Maureen Stapleton, the Board of State Canvassers decided today in Lansing.Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Washington -- Firmly and finally ending the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, President Barack Obama will have but a moment before trying to hasten peace nearby between Israelis and Palestinians.Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Lansing -- A group calling itself "The Tea Party" plans to file an appeal with the Michigan Supreme Court in the hope that its candidates will be allowed to run in the general election.Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Washington -- As President Barack Obama prepares to officially end the lengthy and divisive U.S. combat operation in Iraq, he'll personally thank some of the soldiers who fought there for their service to a mission he forcefully opposed from the start.Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Democrats emerged from their state party convention Sunday with a diverse ticket of candidates that's unlikely to dislodge Republican Rick Snyder's significant lead over Virg Bernero in the governor's race, experts say.Monday, August 30, 2010
Washington -- Straddling war and peace, President Barack Obama is about to formally end the divisive U.S. combat role in Iraq and restart talks between Israelis and Palestinians, a moment defined more by relief and hope than triumph.Monday, August 30, 2010
Detroit -- A Democratic candidate for state representative who was narrowly defeated in the August primary is renewing her fight for a recount.Monday, August 30, 2010
Christian Science MonitorWith Dan Maes in Colorado governor race, can GOP just get along? Nope.Christian Science MonitorInsurgent candidates are causing intraparty battles nationwide this election season. But the case of Dan Maes and the Colorado governor race is unique. Republicans are unendorsing him. Dan Maes is the Republican candidate in the Colorado governor race. ...Tea Party Cools on Colorado FavoriteWall Street JournalColo. gubernatorial candidate refuses to back downThe Associated PressColorado Gubernatorial Candidates DebateDenver Post9NEWS.com -KMGH Denver -The Colorado Independentall 379 news articles »
Seattle Post IntelligencerWhen Christine O'Donnell Talks, Mike Castle Breathes EasierWall Street JournalIn the wake of Joe Miller's stunning upset of Senator Lisa Murkowski in Alaska's GOP primary, some Tea Party activists are hoping lightning will strike twice. The Tea Party Express, which played a key role in Mr. Miller's victory, ...Tea party or establishment, GOP looks for gainsmsnbc.com60 Days to Decide: Delaware GOP Suggests Tea Party Senate Challenger Is a 'Liar'FOXNewsTea Party Express Stands by O'DonnellNew York Times (blog)The Associated Press -Christian Science Monitor -The Atlanticall 222 news articles »
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Kansas City StarFox News Poll: 78 Percent Favor Term Limits On CongressFOXNewsFinally, an issue both Democrats and Republicans agree on: term limits. Nearly 8 in 10 American voters like the idea of imposing fixed time limits in office for all members of Congress -- including their own senators and representatives ...House races 101: Is the Republican Party primed for a takeover?Christian Science MonitorAnalysis: Democrats face grim election prospectsReutersWhat Does the Generic Republican v. Democrat Ballot Say About Election 2010?U.S. News & World ReportAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog) -New York Times -USA Todayall 981 news articles »
New York Daily NewsFormer President Clinton campaigns for NY DemocratThe Associated PressNEW YORK ??? Former President Bill Clinton slammed Republicans Friday for their stewardship of the economy during their years in power in Washington, and said the party's campaign message heading into the 2010 midterm elections is: "Put us in because the ...Former President Bill Clinton: Democrats need more time to undo GOP's damage ...New York Daily NewsClinton stumps for McMahon in NYPoliticoBill Clinton Returns to Campaign TrailWall Street Journal (blog)WCAX -SILive.com -CNN Political Ticker (blog)all 64 news articles »
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The Swamp (blog)A Presidential Visit and a Friendly Crowd, but No FeingoldFOXNews (blog)President Obama is heading to Milwaukee for the city's big Labor Day celebration. He'll give remarks and cheer the blue-collar men and women of the Badger State. But embattled incumbent Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., will not be with him. ...Feingold to miss Obama Labor Day visitMilwaukee Journal SentinelThat's Debatable: Labor DayWis OpinionFeingold to Skip Obama Visit89.7 WUWM - Milwaukee Public RadioWTAQ -CNN Political Ticker (blog) -Milwaukee News Buzzall 32 news articles »
TPMDC (blog)Smearing Ayotte: The FRM mudslingingThe Union LeaderPolitics is a disgusting business. Witness the attempt by many rivals in this fall's US Senate race to gain electoral advantage by smearing former Attorney General Kelly Ayotte's good name. These rivals accuse Ayotte of mishandling a Ponzi scheme ...Ayotte mailers drill Binnie on immigrationPoliticoNH GOP Senate candidates debate on Iraq, climateBusinessWeekLamontagne Says Don't Count Me OutNHPRCNN Political Ticker (blog) -ABC News (blog) -Manchester HippoPressall 36 news articles »
Pitch Weekly (blog)Blunt, Carnahan differ on stimulus, bank bailoutBusinessWeekRepublican Rep. Roy Blunt campaigns for Senate in a blue RV plastered with the message: "The choice is clear. Roy will fight for jobs." Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, his Democratic rival, says the poor economy is evidence Blunt ...NRA endorses Blunt for SenateKRCGPedigrees touted in Missouri raceWashington TimesRobin Carnahan continues to press corruption message against Roy BluntSt. Louis Post-DispatchColumbia Daily Tribune -Blue Springs Examiner -KWMUall 56 news articles »
David Plouffe has agreed to a seven-figure deal to write a book about last year's presidential election. ???The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama's Historic Victory??? will also detail the business lessons of a $1 billion start-up.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Democrat Al Franken is asking the Minnesota governor and secretary of state to issue an election certificate that would let him take office in the Senate.
Monday, January 12, 2009
The Ohio man who became a household name during the presidential campaign says he is heading to Israel as a war correspondent for the conservative Web site pjtv.com.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Democratic candidate Al Franken now holds a 49- vote lead over Republican Sen. Norm Coleman with almost all of the counting in Minnesota's Senate race done.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
With the state Canvassing Board ready to award the last pile of votes in Minnesota's U.S. Senate recount, Democrat Al Franken clung to a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Norm Coleman. The final count, however, showed no sign of being settled soon.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
The Democrat edged ahead of his Republican incumbent on Friday for the first time in Minnesota's long-running U.S. Senate recount.
Friday, December 19, 2008
The mother of Levi Johnston, the 18-year-old boyfriend of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's teenage daughter, has been arrested on drug charges, the Anchorage Daily News reported Friday.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Republican Sen. Norm Coleman went before the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to block improperly rejected absentee ballots from Minnesota's U.S. Senate recount, with his lawyer warning that justices must act to prevent a repeat of the tortured 2000 Bush-Gore impasse.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
With the winner of Minnesota's U.S. Senate race still a mystery, a five-member board now steps in to see if a winner can be decided between rivals Norm Coleman and Al Franken.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Jesus, Bob Dylan and Mickey Mouse will play a part in determining Minnesota's next senator. So will voters who scrawled the same name for every local race.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
The decision by the Minnesota board overseeing the U.S. Senate recount has cleared the way for counting of wrongly rejected absentee ballots in the unresolved race is seen as a boost for Al Franken.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Democrats have taken a seat from House Republicans after the counting of provisional ballots in a race in central Ohio.
Monday, December 08, 2008
The first Vietnamese-American elected to Congress took advantage of dissatisfaction with an incumbent dogged by corruption allegations and reflects the changing nature of New Orleans politics since Hurricane Katrina.
Monday, December 08, 2008
