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U.S. Midwest- Open Discussion | 50 comments (50 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: U.S. Midwest- Open Discussion (none / 0)

Hi IndianaDem,
I'm just south of Detroit, so we've been dealing with the Kwame Kilpatrick issue. His Momma just got back in as State Rep so theres a lot of influence going for him. Besides, his ego is too big to let him step down. Too bad, the city's falling apart at the seems.

by judiper on Fri Aug 8th, 2008 at 10:48:00 PM EST
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Re: U.S. Midwest- Open Discussion (none / 0)

I can think of several in the Indiana General Assembly I'd like to see hit the road, although the current guv is at the top of that particular list. I hope there's a big union vote, since one of the guv's first acts after he took office was to throw out collective bargaining for state employees. He and some in the state bureaucracy have developed the nasty habit of making up new rules, regardless of current law and then they get the GA to ratify what they've done in the next legislative session. Sound anything like the beltway crowd?

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Aug 9th, 2008 at 08:33:37 AM EST
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Re: U.S. Midwest- Open Discussion (none / 0)

Actually,it sounds like the bushies.
There's a group in West Michigan started by my brother and a group of bipartisan people called
"Reform Michigan Government Now" that is trying to get some major proposals to the state constitution on the ballot in November. Very progressive proposals that will set this state in the right direction. It has a few items that hit the legislature on both sides of the fence and they are hitting them hard. If you get a chance go look at the web site and if you know anyone in Michigan,pass it along.
www.reformmichigangovernmentnow.com

Where does the majority of Indiana stand on the general election?

by judiper on Sat Aug 9th, 2008 at 07:49:15 PM EST
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Re: U.S. Midwest- Open Discussion (none / 0)

The Obama people think Indiana is very much in play this election. They're opening a headquarters in our county seat in a few weeks, which is amazing since the entire county only has a population of a little over 15,000. There are Obama headquarters going in all over the state and the organizational effort being put forth is really something to see. Hopes are high!

Thanks for the reform Michigan linkage. As a matter of fact, I have a leftie friend at Ann Arbor who just retired from the university and another at Battle Creek. I'll pass the info along to them. Haven't had a chance to take a look myself yet, but maybe tomorrow.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Aug 9th, 2008 at 11:00:14 PM EST
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Re: U.S. Midwest- Open Discussion (none / 0)

Thanks for passing the info along. The RMGN group lives just north of Battle Creek.
Do you intend to help in the presidential campaign? We usually do through our local Dem Club. Can't shake the feeling that McCain will somehow slip in there. This country will not survive another 4 years if so.
Well, back to work on Monday. Have a good week!

by judiper on Sun Aug 10th, 2008 at 07:01:45 PM EST
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Yep, I'll be helping alright. I've weaseled my way into the Democratic Central Committee as a precinct committeeman and defacto communications director. My precinct has about 1100 registered voters and a fairly balanced D & R mix. In the 2006 general election there was one more R straight ticket voted than D. We're opening our joint campaign headquarters with the Obama staff Aug. 23.

Our weather is really pleasant right now and I really wish we had just one more day off this weekend!

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sun Aug 10th, 2008 at 07:53:48 PM EST
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Same on my end. The Obama district coordinator will be at our Dem Club meet this Wednesday and we'll start going from there. It looks to be another rough one. Go figure!

by judiper on Mon Aug 11th, 2008 at 08:44:30 PM EST
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Re: U.S. Midwest- Reform Michigan Govt proposal (none / 0)

"Just happened within hours, the Michigan Court of Appeals demanded that the Bd of Canvassers cease and desist from voting on our proposal this Thursday, despite the fact that the Bureau of Elections recommended it be approved. The argument being that we are trying to change too much of the constitution, even though there is NO LIMIT to the changes one can make according to the constitution. This sets a precedent which would place the fate of each and every referendum or initiative in the hands of a few judges. If they don't like it,they just don't allow it to proceed to the ballot."
Reform Michigan Government Now ballot proposal shot down by Michigan Court of Appeals. No surprise. Won't make it through appeal process either. Too many politicians will lose money/positions.
How disheartening. Michigan couldn't be much further in the toilet.

by judiper on Thu Aug 21st, 2008 at 06:35:18 PM EST
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Re: U.S. Midwest- Reform Michigan Govt proposal (none / 0)

Sorry to hear. Its tough going against the great inertia that state (and federal) government seems to be mired in.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Thu Aug 21st, 2008 at 09:27:01 PM EST
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