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Splitting the Conservative Vote in Michigan’s First District

In the aftermath of the very close MI01 Republican primary, won by Dan Benishek of Crystal Falls by 15 votes, several things have transpired that has tested the friendships and trust of tea party members and patriots, and the movement itself. Glenn Wilson, a self-proclaimed independent, has entered the first district race and has co-opted [...]

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Republican Lawmaker Attacks the First Amendment.

The Republican Party of Michigan had better put a stop to this before the Democrats take up the idea. Bruce Patterson (R) Canton introduced bill 1323, (Establish “Michigan Registered Reporter” registration and screening criteria) on May 11th, 2010. This is the type of thing that really ticks off the tea party people. The idea that [...]

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Sarah Palin and Dr. Dan Benishek

Sarah Palin was the keynote speaker today in Clarkston, MI at the Defending the American Dream Summit put on by Americans For Prosperity, held at Mt. Zion Church.  Dr. Dan Benishek was at the summit, and had something to say about the experience. From a press release about today’s event: Benishek meets Sarah Palin Dr. [...]

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Dr. Benishek responds to Mine Tragedy

Dan Benishek, a general surgeon from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is running for Congress for the first time. I had the opportunity to get to know Dr. and Mrs. Benishek after Bart Stupak’s vote on the “healthcare” bill thrust Dr. Dan into the spotlight as Stupak’s replacement. While at the Soo Tea Party yesterday, I mentioned [...]

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Republican Challengers to Stupak React at Soo Tea Party

While standing in 30 degree weather in Sault Ste. Marie, waiting for the Tea Party Express, I had the opportunity to ask some of Bart Stupak’s challengers what they thought about the 9-term Congressman’s exit from Congress that day. One of his challengers is Tom Stillings.  Born in Massachusetts, Tom is  a former steel broker, [...]

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The Sault Ste Marie Tax Day Tea Party

I got up at 4 that morning to do my taxes.  I waited because I knew I’d have to owe.  I have friends who actually think that if you pay in taxes, you must either make a lot of money, or you’re doing it wrong.  I fall in neither category.  As I’ve said elsewhere on [...]

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