Matt Huuki – Dangerous for Our Environment

Mine Shaft award today goes to Matt, who wants to bring to the State House his strange beliefs about our environment. If Matt were simply naive I’d not pick on him, except he won the GOP nomination to represent our part of the U.P. in the Michigan State House of Representatives. He accepts GOP big [...]

In Their Own Words

To the Editor of the Daily Mining Gazette: Time is winding down to the midterm election on November 2nd. The theatrics and costumes of the political events of the past year are put away. Everyone realizes it is time to get serious, for the voters will now decide who is best to represent them in [...]

Vote for Progress

The “Progress” Democratic site: PROGRESS is designed to show the real effects of the steps President Obama and Democrats have taken to rebuild our economy. Behind these numbers are stories about people whose lives and communities have been positively affected by the change Democrats have made. Enter your zip code and all kinds of progressive information [...]

TV 6 to Air Final Debate in Michigan’s 1st US Congressional District Race 26 Oct

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The second and final debate in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District race will air from 7 to 8 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 on WLUC-TV Channel 6 out of Marquette. The debate will be pre-recorded in the TV 6 studio with TV 6 anchor Greg Trick moderating.  Visitors to the [...]

A Progressive Choice

Progressive Choice 2010 Michigan’s 1st District Congressional Race

1st Contressional District Debate October 18

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The first debate in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District race will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. EDT on Monday, October 18, 2010 at the Landmark Baptist Church in Petoskey.  Democratic candidate Gary McDowell will debate Republican candidate Dan Benishek, Independent candidate Glenn Wilson, Green Party candidate Ellis Boal, U.S. [...]

In Honor of a Great Man

Mr. Roland Antila made a difference in my life several years ago while I was working on a project in Ontonagon County.  As an Ontonagon County Commissioner and member of Copper Country Community Mental Health Services Board, he gave his interest,  time, and his good name to my project when I asked him.   His [...]

BENISHEK “NOT EXACTLY SURE” ABOUT FINANCIAL CRISIS – DOESN’T “UNDERSTAND” ECONOMY

I just saw this news release from the McDowell campaign: SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Even with job creation and the economy rating as top concerns for every northern Michigan voter, Dan Benishek has stated he doesn’t understand the economic situation in America as he continues to promote tax policies that reward millionaires, billionaires and [...]

Secretary of State Debate on WKAR

Courtesy WKAR’s “Off the Record,” a debate for Michigan Secretary of State. A no-rules conversation between Democratic candidate Jocelyn Benson and Republican candidate Ruth Johnson. Senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick moderates. Watch the full episode. See more Off the Record.

Dollars and Doors

If you’re reading this blog, there’s a good chance politics gets your blood pumping. You read the paper, you know the candidates, you know the issues. Maybe you even shout at the TV sometimes, at Michelle Malkin or Glenn Beck. This is only natural. You are not alone. But this is only a slice of [...]