Comments on: Getting Down to Business in 2010 Race for Governor

By: NEWS: Gary Glenn: Hoekstra claimed ‘I have never opposed Right to Work,’ minutes later said he does oppose Right to Work law in Congress | therightplanet.com

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:19:55 +0000

[...] Dome magazine in Lansing reported of Hoekstra: “The Hollander…declared he wouldn’t vote for a ballot initiative on Right to Work, seen as the holy grail by business groups, a powerful Republican constituency.” http://domemagazine.com/features/f11109 [...]

By: Senate Rival Gary Glenn Calls on GOP’s Hoekstra to Disavow Hoffa Comments : The Other McCain

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:59:15 +0000

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By: Glenn Calls Out Hoekstra Anti Right-To-Work Stance Via Hoffa | Michigan Taxes Too Much

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:52:13 +0000

[...] Dome magazine in Lansing reported of Hoekstra: “The Hollander refused to sign a no-tax pledge and declared he wouldn’t vote for a ballot initiative on Right to Work, seen as the holy grail by business groups, a powerful Republican constituency.” http://domemagazine.com/features/f11109 [...]

By: 2 cents worth

2 cents worth — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:09:19 +0000

The heyday of Michigan’s auto industry is past. 30 years ago GM had more employees in Flint alone than it does in the entire nation nowadays. Our economy was wonderful albeit vulnerable and we became the welfare capital of the nation.

Nowadays Michigan’s population is decreasing. http://detnews.com/article/20090402/METRO/904020403/Leaving-Michigan-Behind–Eight-year-population-exodus-staggers-state We’ve been here before when bumper stickers said, “The last one out of Michigan, please turn out the lights”. In this link just change Pennsylvania to Michigan to see what can happen.

And here’s a link that shows what does and does not work. http://www.taxfoundation.org/publications/show/22658.html

I’d prefer someone for governor who understands these things, which our current administration clearly does not.

Hoekstra’s voting record and business background indicate to me that he is one who does understand what works.

By: Bill Gill

Bill Gill — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:27:39 +0000

In my opinion, Pete Hoekstra, having lost all
influence in the House Intelligence Committee,
is now pulling every stunt he can think of to get
more \face time\ with the public. He knows
recognition is the key to being elected. Since he’s done nothing in Congress, I think he’d make an absolutely lousy Governor. Tks, but no thanks.

By: Mike Friedenthal jr

Mike Friedenthal jr — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:50:06 +0000

hello

How do I go about getting signs and tees to in support.

By: Gordon H

Gordon H — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:19:43 +0000

I’m not convinced that Pete would be an ineffective governor. I’d rather have a non-lawyer ex-businessman in Lansing than a lawyer cheerleader.

30+ years ago, Michigan was the Welfare Capital of the country. That was not sustainable and we had an exodus of people with bumper stickers saying, “The last one out of Michigan, turn out the lights”. Back then GM had more employees in Flint than it has nationally today. Detroit’s state voting percentage was 30% compared to 7% nowadays.

Aunt Lansing and Uncle Sam are broke. She gets some 40% of her money from him. He gets his money from China and others. And now the Fed has to buy US Treasuries because nobody else will.

I’m not convinced that increased taxation is an answer considering Hoover tried that in the early 30′s and it didn’t work. On the other hand, Harding did nothing during the 1920 Depression, which was deeper than the Crash of ’29, and the 1920 Depression lasted only a couple of years.

Michigan voters will be deciding whether we will continue down the path of cradle-to-grave State paternalism or not. I AM convinced that Pete will lead us down a path less traveled than the one Michigan has been on during the last 30+ years.

By: Jim Brazier

Jim Brazier — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:15:22 +0000

I am not convinced that Hoekstra would make a good governor. He may make a far better gubernatorial candidate than governor. Hoekstra may not be a quick enough study going from national to state politics. He may make Blanchard-like mistakes in governance. I see Michigan under Hoekstra undergoing more polarization of its politics and even being less effective in addressing the challenges of adapting Michigan society to the economic challenges of the information age.

What would Hoekstra do concerning school funding, higher education funding, human service budgeting and taxes? If Hoekstra chooses lower taxes and cuts in government spending Michigan may be far worse off. State government may become a far more minor player in promoting equal opportunity under Hoekstra. Far more Michigainers may become Michilosers if Hoekstra becomes Michigan’s next governor.

By: WRTolkas

WRTolkas — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:23:04 +0000

Fifteen percent and climbing unemployment in the state, ten percent unemployment in the country and too climbing, dept sky high and climbing, economy in deep trouble, dollar loosing value: what is in common? Dimocrates in charge – “Change you can believe in.” Yes the black messiah has delivered on his promise.

Michigan needs a good Republican governor. This country needs a change in 2010. And in 2112 send Jimmy Carter Jr. and his communists back to Chicago.

By: Warren

Warren — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:25:47 +0000

We need you, Pete, to save this state. Their liberal policies have buried us. Time to fix Michigan!