Monthly Archives: October 2008

October 25, 2008

What’s so bad about lobbyists?

Although he’s now referred to as a “public relations consultant,” House District 37 candidate Paul Welday has a long history as a lobbyist. Why is that a problem? Well, maybe it’s not.  These folks have jobs because they do serve a purpose. … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2008

Mail call, part 2

As you see, I do have friends in Republican places. And they all feel pretty much the same about this mailer from the Paul Welday campaign, so much so, they’re voting for Welday’s Democratic opponent Vicki Barnett. But what’s really … Continue reading →

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October 23, 2008

Well, this is just sad.

Posted in the Farmington Observer’s on-line edition today comes news of embezzlement from a Cub Scout troop. Sadder still, the reason it happened: http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20081022/NEWS06/81022040

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October 22, 2008

Mail call

For the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing about attack-style mailers coming from the campaign of Republican House District 37 candidate Paul Welday. Now, I haven’t personally seen any of these mailers, but I heard one of them has an … Continue reading →

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October 18, 2008

District 37 election news (and a rumor!)

Here’s the news: MIRS, Michigan’s oldest daily capitol newsletter, has dropped the House District 37 race from its list of “Top 20 seats likely to flip.” Race watchers believe Vicki Barnett has enough of a lead to keep the seat … Continue reading →

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