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John Cherry Ends Bid For 2010 Gubernatorial Candidacy

January 5th, 2010 · Comments Off

Today John Cherry announced that he will not be seeking the Democratic Party nomination for Governor. Lt Gov Cherry released this statement earlier today:
Today I am announcing that the exploration of a gubernatorial candidacy is coming to an end, and I will not be a candidate for Governor in 2010.
A year ago, when this […]

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Tags: Elected Officials · Elections

Mike Cox’s foreclosure forums: hypocrisy and politics

May 4th, 2009 · Comments Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 27, 2009
Contact: Mark Brewer
517-371-5410
MIKE COX’S FORECLOSURE FORUMS: HYPOCRISY AND POLITICS
Cox Benefits From Home Foreclosures, Forums Are Political Stunts
LANSING – The Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) today pointed out the hypocrisy and political agenda behind Attorney General Mike Cox’s so-called “foreclosure forums” planned for this week.
“Mike Cox’s alleged concern about home foreclosure victims […]

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Tags: Elected Officials · Issues

Barack Obama 100th Day Speech (Presidental News Conference)

May 2nd, 2009 · Comments Off


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Gov. Granholm on advanced battery powered cars

April 23rd, 2009 · Comments Off

Last week, Governor Granholm announced four advanced auto battery manufacturers would locate in Michigan, investing over $1.7 billion in Michigan. As a result of the most aggressive economic strategy of any state in the country, Michigan is poised to become the advanced battery capital o the world. For more, visit www.jennifergranholm.com or facebook.com/jennifergranholm

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Tags: Elected Officials · Issues

Video wall updated

April 19th, 2009 · Comments Off

Check out the video wall on the left side of our site, for this week’s videos:
President Obama’s weekly address: 4-18-09
Governor Granholm talks about the stimulus funding coming to Michigan, and the importance of manufacturing to the nation.
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer holds a press conference after hand delivering a Freedom of Information Act […]

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Tags: Elected Officials · Michigan Dems

Newman Takes on Challenges as Drain Commissioner

April 11th, 2009 · Comments Off

Things here at the Drain Office are going fairly well, so far. My first three months in office have been both educational and challenging. The staff has been very helpful in my transition to the Drain Office.
I know that times are tough right now and all we can do is hope that better […]

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Tags: Elected Officials · Shiawassee County

Robb Begins Term as Commissioner

April 11th, 2009 · Comments Off

I would like to thank all of you. Your support and assistance was critical to our success in the election. I am deeply honored to be elected County Commissioner for District 2.
As a new Commissioner, I learned that Shiawassee County has 22 different departments, which employ 240 individuals. Shiawassee County will spend more […]

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A New Sheriff in Town

April 11th, 2009 · Comments Off

During last year’s campaign season I ran as a Democrat. In November, I won as a Democrat. And now, as a Democrat, I proudly serve as the Sheriff of Shiawassee County. I promised that I was going to set the bar high for the Sheriff’s Office, and I did. I said […]

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Tags: Elected Officials · Sheriff · Shiawassee County