Dillon’s Dual Role Put to Test

January 14th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Dillon’s Dual Role Put to Test by Tim Skubick January 15, 2010 Mike speaks: “I know you want to increase revenue, Andy, but if I let you do that, it will help you win the Democratic nomination for governor, and my party wants no part of that. So, will I compromise with you on this [...]

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Politics after Cherry

January 7th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Politics after Cherry by Gongwer News Service January 8, 2010 For all his angels on the head of a pin, Thomas Aquinas is not easy to simplify, but he did speak of knowing by faith and knowing by reason. On Monday, January 4, Michigan Democrats knew both by reason and faith that Lt. Governor John [...]

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Put Up or Shut Up

December 31st, 2009 · 2 Comments

Put Up or Shut Up by Tim Skubick January 1, 2010 ’Tis the season to forget about politics….except, of course, in this town, where it’s politics 24-7-365. Hence, even though Lt. Gov. John Cherry is home for the holidays — he’s adamant about taking some time and a few pounds off — his political family [...]

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Holiday Letter from Legislators

December 26th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Holiday Letter from Legislators by Tim Skubick December 26, 2009 Okay, be honest. Everyone who enjoys receiving those gawdawful holiday letters in your holiday cards, raise your hands. You know, the ones that begin, “As we look back at 2009, we can’t believe how many wonderful things have happened to us,” and then chronicle, ad [...]

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