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The CapCon Guide: How to be an effective citizen-advocate in Michigan
Things are changing fast in Michigan. Here’s how to make your mark on the state
… your elected officials, courtesy of a Mackinac Center toolkit from the Tea Party era:
Don’t be impressed by the “nice guy.”
Don’t presume virtue in party labels.
Get to know your lawmakers’ voting records.
The Mackinac Center … more
10 Years Of Michigan Capitol Confidential Online
If CapCon doesn’t report it, who will?
… first story was about a Tea Party protest at the state Capitol … attempted to create a fake Tea Party political party that would place candidates … Oakland County Democratic Party official Jason Bauer had pleaded … notarized paperwork for eight Tea Party candidates running in the … more
Astroturf? Facebook Page Promotes Union Politics Under Tea Party Flag
On pension reform, it quacks like a government employee union
… page that claims to be the voice of a Michigan tea party group that supports limited government is promoting … photo features the Gadsen flag, often used by tea party groups. The page says, “Citizens for Tax Freedom … reform proposals.
Wendy Day, a grass roots tea party activist, said she had suspicions about the page. … more
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Don’t Bring Back Granholm’s Tax Credit Legacy
… historical evidence strongly suggest that politicians (no matter their party affiliation) are not good central planners. It’s easy enough for private … people’s money. Recent grass-roots coalitions understand this: Both the Tea Party and the Occupy movement sprung up in large part to fight select favors … more
Don’t Bring Back Granholm’s Tax Credit Legacy
Legislators are considering it
… historical evidence strongly suggest that politicians (no matter their party affiliation) are not good central planners. It’s easy enough for private … people’s money. Recent grassroots coalitions understand this: Both the Tea Party and the Occupy movement sprung up in large part to fight select favors … more
IRS-Style Viewpoint Discrimination in Grand Rapids City Government?
'...government agencies are purposefully misusing tax laws'
… example of ideological viewpoint discrimination by government officials and the Internal Revenue Service effectively silencing hundreds of local tea party groups through inaction on tax exemption filings," said Jack McHugh, the legislative analyst for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. "One can … more
A Victory for Political Free Speech
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules raids unconstitutional
… country since perhaps the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. The assaults are occurring across a broad front, ranging from IRS targeting of nonprofit tea party groups, to a U.S. constitutional amendment supported by every Democrat in the U.S. Senate last year that would give politicians the power to restrict … more
'If It's Not Illegal, It Should Be'
Reaction to MEA president’s ‘sweetheart deal’ with Lansing schools goes from shock to outrage
… Business, said the Lansing School District allowed the deal to happen.
“If it’s not illegal, it should be,” Owens said.
Wendy Day, president of the tea party group Common Sense in Government and former board member of the Howell Public School District, said the Lansing School District should not be making … more
CapCon Celebrates its Five Year Anniversary
Who we are and what we do
… Our first day live we covered a tea party rally outside the Capitol during former … Care Providers Took Place
Democratic Party Political Director Linked to Mysterious Tea Party Political Party
Union Contract: Teachers Can Be Caught … more
Despite GOP Dominance, Michigan Budget Keeps Growing by Billions
State budget has increased by $2.7 billion with a Republican Governor and GOP-controlled legislature
… ourselves to death at our own personal expense to get them to the position where they can stop this,” said Sheri La Fave-Wiggins, a member of the Onaway Tea Party. “And what did they do? They just continued on business as usual. … We did not elect them to continue on the Democratic path to spending us into … more
Different Parties, Same Conclusion on Civil Asset Forfeitures: Reform It
'The bipartisanship is real'
… championed by two House members from opposing parties who think it’s time to put party differences aside and reform Michigan's laws in … inform them on the issue.
“We have a lot of 'tea party' liberty kind of folks coming in and I’ve already … more
Prop 1: Making the Confusing More Clear
In late July I found myself under fire from the Brighton Area Tea Party. They had requested a speaker to address concerns about Proposal 1, a question … traveling to groups that were interested in hearing about it, including the tea party group in Brighton. The Plymouth-based Rattle With Us coalition and the … more
False Pretenses Should be Put to Rest
GOP candidates scrutinized
… There was no serious challenge from Tea Party activists. Early in the process, … candidates from the right-wing of their party hurt the ticket and diminish the chances … not justify such an assertion.
Tea Party activist candidate Clark Durant … good year for one major political party or the other.
There is no magical … more
No Shortage of Issues To Attack On In Michigan's 15th District Senate Primary
Sen. Mike Kowall, Matt Maddock and Ron Molnar
In Michigan’s 15th Senate District Republican primary, a core member of the Tea Party Patriots of West Oakland County, who is also a member of the Oakland County Republican Committee, Matt Maddock, is trying to unseat incumbent Sen. Mike Kowall, R-White Lake. Maddock, a Milford business owner, has been … more
Why Are Some Tea Party Supporters Fighting Proposal 1 In Michigan?
… the $500 million tax cut are, ironically, from Tea Party members.
“This proposal cuts taxes and pays … strange that the main opposition seems to be some Tea Party supporters.”
Proposal 1 will be voted on Tuesday, … official opposition.
Some of this opposition are Tea Party supporters. Here are the three main arguments … more
GOP Candidates For Michigan's 80th House District Tackle the Issues
Cindy Gamrat vs. Steve Schulz
… and 2010 elections. The election takes place on Aug. 5.
Four candidates are in the GOP primary race. Only two responded to questions: Nurse and tea party activist Cindy Gamrat and Allegan Township Supervisor Steve Schulz.
Capitol Confidential asked about three main issues: The state pension system, … more
Mitchell Ad About Moolenaar: Truthful or Over the Top?
Sen. Moolenaar: ‘The ad he is using is very deceitful’
… of Independents for Responsible Government and editor of the Michigan Tea Party Scorecard, told Capitol Confidential that the two bills referenced in … deceitful. I am a constitutional conservative who is endorsed by the Tea Party Express, Congressman Dave Camp and Right to Life.
“It is unfortunate … more
State Budget Has Increased Almost $5 Billion the Past Three Years
… include federal dollars. For the 2014-15 budget that has been proposed, $21.73 billion is federal money.
“Am I surprised? No,” said Jason Gillman, a tea party activist from Traverse City.
“Truthfully, people have given up trying to keep track. Are other people going to be surprised? They aren’t going to … more
Stances on Corporate Welfare a Difference In Michigan's 39th House Race
Rep. Klint Kesto vs. Deb O'Hagan
… against a sitting incumbent.
Deb O’Hagan has been involved in business activities and local Republican politics for years and founded the Lakes Area Tea Party. She is taking on Rep. Klint Kesto primarily for his support of the Medicaid expansion and Common Core.
The district is in Oakland County and is … more
Political Experience Separates Candidates In 98th District House GOP Primary
Gary Glenn vs. Karl Ieuter
… instrumental in passing the state's right-to-work law, as well as a number of tea party activists from across the state.
The 98th District is located in Mid-Michigan … better service.
The candidates sat down recently for a forum with a local tea party group. The Midland Daily News documented their responses on other issues. … more
Incumbent’s Voting Record Targeted In Michigan's 86th District House Primary Race
Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons vs. Angela Rigas
… Rep. Lyons supported the policies of Gov. Rick Snyder.
Angela Rigas, also of Alto, a hair stylist and small business owner associated with the tea party movement, is the challenger in the race.
"I believe this race is about bringing accountability back to the Legislature and common sense back to … more
The Machinations Behind Michigan’s Minimum Wage Hike
… and community groups linked to the Democratic Party, had gathered hundreds of thousands of petition … exchange for the $9.25 minimum wage the minority party will supply votes for a $1.5 billion increase in … and avoid an even more harmful wage mandate. Tea Partiers are no doubt enraged but would be foolish to … more
Contrast Over Right-to-Work, Film Subsidies, Detroit Bailout In 31st District Senate Race
State Sen. Mike Green vs. State Rep. Kevin Daley
… for voting "no" on right-to-work.
"I was at a tea party event and they were talking about right-to-work," … changed my mind and from then on, in front of tea party groups and others, I said I'd vote against it. … by Independents for Responsible Government, a tea party group in Clarkston, Sen. Green voted to support … more
'He's Just Making That Up' — No Shortage of Attacks In 3rd Congressional District GOP Primary
Congressman Justin Amash vs. Brian Ellis
… "establishment" label. "I support the same great conservative principles the tea parties support: limited government, lower taxes and civic responsibility." … Rep. Amash said. "So if someone heard part of a conversation at a cocktail party, they'd have to report it. Also, what happens if the Democrats get control … more
Republican Push For Higher Minimum Wage Likely Has Anti-Taxpayer Strings Attached
Analyst: '[Y]ou can excuse conservative Republicans from wondering if they live in some alternate universe'
… Consulting, a Democrat who works with both political parties; and Dennis Darnoi of Densar Consulting, who is … Darnoi added. "Whether running under the label of tea party, Libertarian or anti-establishment, that candidate … easily demonstrate his or her independence from the party line. One could also make the argument these measures, … more
Political Predictions for 2014
Political strategists talk minimum wage, big government and Obamacare
… going to be galvanized into action by a referendum on a single, free-standing issue, in this case the minimum wage,” Ballenger said. “However, if a party and its candidates, and this year, that appears to be the Democrats, don't seem to have much of anything good going for them, they must try anything … more
Don’t Raise Campaign Contribution Limits — Eliminate Them
Don’t make NAACP disclose donors to Klan, either
… assistant prosecutor in the office of Milwaukee County's Democratic district attorney. With overtones of the ongoing IRS scheme to squash grass roots tea party dissent, the operation has "hit dozens of conservative groups with subpoenas demanding documents related to the 2011 and 2012 campaigns to recall … more
Shoulders of Giants
Letter from the executive vice president
… European countries by comparing 16 sectors and evaluating the cost of excessive regulation, taxation and legal uncertainty.
If Great Britain has a Tea Party movement, the TaxPayers’ Alliance in London is a ringleader. Launched in 2004, the TaxPayers’ Alliance is “arguably the most influential pressure … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Fall 2013 Edition
… Extra Fee Imposed On Right-to-Work Employees
Detroit Bankruptcy
The Detroit Narrative Will Shape the Nation
Two Democrats Join Republicans at Top of Tea Party Scorecard
School Districts Cannot Require Parents To Buy School Supplies
Right-to-Work Event Marred By Protesters Spitting At Worker Freedom Advocates … more
Celebrating the Past, Looking Forward
… the things we all want. To my friends in the tea party movement, I'd say to be careful not to throw … limited government. If that movement isn't the tea party, then it's something like it, and it should be … is on ideas over the long term, not political parties or personalities or pecuniary interests.
Five … more
Citizen Journalists Should Not Be Shut Out By Government
Stories exposing drunk teacher union contract provisions, fake tea party came from alternative news sources
… under the proposed Michigan bill, was the first to report on the fake tea party in Oakland County that led to the sentencing of a Democratic Party official.
And don't forget about Hangar42, the Grand Rapids area land deal … more
Republicans Backsliding After Solid Reforms
… Reform pledge not to vote for tax increases.
This might not be the only example this week of Michigan’s political class reverting to their pre-Tea Party behavior. The full House could soon vote on Senate Bill 257, which is designed to increase the list of items on which a “Business Improvement Zone” … more
'Special Interest' Campaign Rhetoric Doesn't Match With Reality
As a legislator, Mark Schauer voted to approve tax breaks and subsidies to plenty of favored businesses
… even more rapidly. If regular people across the political spectrum could see just how self-serving the entire operation has become we would see tea partyers and occupiers marching on capitols arm-in-arm."
Sara Wurfel, Gov. Snyder's spokeswoman, didn't respond to a request for comment.
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Two Democrats Join Republicans at Top of Tea Party Scorecard
Ratings shows bipartisanship on issues like fee increases, corporate welfare
The tea party movement is largely seen as part of the conservative plank of the Republican Party, but on one yearly scorecard, a Michigan tea party group rates two Democrats … is a major reason that tea parties were started, and we have … of bipartisanship — both parties love giving taxpayer money … more
Medicaid Expansion Plan: New Exterior, Same Core
… past few weeks.
MIRS newsletter, a political insider publication in Lansing, reported that, in June "...the Senate was under heavy pressure by the Tea Party segment of the state to not vote." The following paragraph continued with, "The belief is that, if time and more information has cooled off some … more
Commentary: House GOP Leadership's Obamacare Flip-Flop
No explanation for June’s sudden Medicaid expansion reversal
… and many base GOP voters wondering whether the party's representatives in the Legislature have reverted … establishment bias that often prevailed before the 2010 tea party election supposedly turned Republican caucuses … Republicans who approved it, and to the larger party establishment.
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MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Summer 2013 Edition
… this issue:
District Spent $20K Per Student, Had Rodents in Schools, Holes in Ceilings and Walls
Medicaid Expansion ... What’s the Rush?
Michigan Tea Party Says it is a Victim of IRS Discrimination
In Praise of Those Unpraised
Loss of Funding Not to Blame for School District Failures
Expert: Medicaid … more
Commentary: IRS Scrutiny Hits Close to Home
… of its admitted abuse of power.
Tom Gantert is the senior capitol correspondent for Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Michigan Tea Party Groups Says It Is A Victim Of IRS Discrimination more
Michigan Tea Party Group Says It Is A Victim of IRS Discrimination
The IRS has been unfairly targeting groups that promote limited government
… of small government and tea party groups.
In fact, on its … IRS delaying approval for tea parties is really a rumor.
Those … contacted by the national Tea Party Patriots and a congressmember …
Michigan Capitol Confidential Tea Party Coverage
What the Tea Party Is, Is Not, and It's 'Core … more
Why Film Subsidies Must Go
Independent studies show Hollywood corporate welfare a bust
… for the rich — literally a check from the treasury to production studios. Because of this, the program's elimination should unite small-government tea party types with good-government liberals in a fight against corporations teaming up with government to milk taxpayers.
Film subsidies were approved by … more
Riches-to-Rags Story Developing For Movie Operations in Michigan
House budget proposes eliminating state's $50M film subsidy program
… Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills, said a sign that the film credits were a bad deal is that both the Michigan Education Association and some tea party members oppose them.
"It is becoming more clear that these Hollywood film subsidies mainly send our Michigan taxpayer dollars out of the state to … more
State Has Weak History of Punishing School Campaign Finance Law Violators
Past school districts that broke the law received only $100 fine
… that low, you are encouraging people to break the law," Drolet said. "That is a deliberate signal to not take the law seriously."
Jason Gillman, a tea party activist, filed the complaint with the state over a brochure the school district distributed.
The brochure read: "Traverse City Area Public Schools … more
And the Academy Award Goes To ...
… moviegoers who like a little tea with their Oscar party and prefer priestly pugilism … with whom he shared Communist Party affiliations nearly 20 years … Kazan joined the Communist Party, as did many from the Big Apple’s … inform on his former Communist Party comrades, expressions of an … more
State Board of Education President Complains Of 'Right-Wing' Agenda
Email sent only to Democrats urges them to 'remain active and vigilant' against education reform plans
… by the Michigan Democratic Party to its members lambasting state … to the Michigan Democratic Party Facebook page.
The email read: … now.
During lame duck, Tea Party Republicans had planned to … by the Michigan Democratic Party as an update for other Democrats. … issues."
A state Democratic Party spokeswoman confirmed that … more
State Hired More Employees To Administer SEIU 'Dues Skim' Than Oversee Right-to-Work Law
'Where were they when the unions were running around creating fake employers so they could siphon off money?'
… hiring more of them. Yet I don't recall unions (or mainstream media reporters) complaining about those expansions — so why did they suddenly become tea-party like spending hawks on this one?"
Holman declined to comment.
Union representatives were silent in June 2004 when the Michigan Quality Community … more
Republicans Against Right-to-Work
Four Michigan Senators voted against worker freedom
… said. "If people disagree with me on this, that's all right. Not everyone is going to agree with me on every vote.
"I was very active back when the tea party movement started. I went to rallies and I have always supported what it was all about," he said. "When it began, it was all about government becoming … more
Numbers Game
Media inflates number of protesters at rally against worker freedom
… location on April 15, 2009, and shows the largest tea party demonstration held in Michigan that day (at least … the paved area in front of the Capitol. In the tea party photo, those areas are covered by people and … inside the Capitol, which was not the case at the tea party event.
Here is the assessment from one of those … more
Tea Party Groups Engaged In Battle For Right-To-Work
… impact.
"I think it's important to let them (lawmakers) know there are a lot of people out there in support of this," Sen. Colbeck said. "The tea parties have demonstrated that when it comes to these kinds of issues they are not just fair-weather friends. When they support something, they support … more
City Wants Drunk Drivers To Pay Police Costs
Good city ordinance or just a money grab?
… the taxes on everyone else," Drolet said. "Usually, it is just a money grab."
Jim Chiodo, a Holland resident and a member of the Ottawa County Tea Party, said he approves of the ordinance.
Chiodo said he'd like the city to charge the people responsible for creating the extra cost as opposed to spreading … more
Tea Party Groups Predicting a Romney Victory
Most disregard polls and say Romney will win in a 'landslide'
… couple thousand people at a tea party rally in Battle Creek, grabbed … patriot songs until the tardy Tea Party Express arrived.
Today, … the same things that many tea party activists say when asked … signs in the neighborhoods.
Tea party members from around Michigan … fighting against a Democratic Party that has a secret motto: Vote … more
Advocacy Alleged In School District Bond Promotion
Traverse City school district officials say they did not tell people how to vote
A Traverse City tea party activist said he has filed a complaint with the Michigan Bureau of Elections claiming the Traverse City Area Public Schools … over it in its effort to pass this bond request," said Traverse City tea party activist Jason Gillman. "By offering more than information, and asking … more
University of Michigan Hosts 'Non-Partisan' Event: 'The Republican War On Women'
U-M policies say school cannot advertise partisan event; panel features all left-wing speakers and moderator
… history of donating to the Democratic Party and related causes. Douglas did not … said Tina Dupont, a member of the Tea Party of West Michigan. "That's certainly … is a war on women in the Republican Party."
On Saturday, University of Michigan … not in charge of national political parties, back to a time when only a select … more
Government Assistance Abounds, But Not For Your Water Bill
About two dozen Warren residents scammed into thinking a federal program exists to help pay water bills
… service that promised money to pay water bills. Only no such program exists.
"That is where we are at right now," said Jason Gillman, a Traverse City tea party activist and Grand Traverse County Commissioner. "Some of the extreme policies have made us believe that anything is possible. There are free phones. … more
Gov. Snyder Could Replace Board That Helped Facilitate Forced Unionization Of Home-Based Caregivers
If Proposal 4 passes, constitutional amendment would lock in current union-stacked board
… worth of dues, or about $3 million.
"Everything that can be done to fight this situation should be done," said Gene Clem, of the Southwest Michigan Tea Party Patriots. "I think that this (replacing the MQC3 board) would be an excellent step for the governor to take."
Ironically, Snyder now has the opportunity … more
After Five Years Of Deficits, District Signed Contract Paying 100 Percent Of Health Care
Willow Run teachers took some pay concessions, but taxpayers on the hook for fully paid health care through 2014
… family health insurance plan for a principal cost the district $15,744 in 2009-10, district records show.
Dennis Moore, director of the Willow Run Tea Party Caucus, said the district put a lot of money on the table for teachers when the district was in deficit.
"It seems a whole lot of money was put … more
Former Governor Predicted 17,000 Jobs From 'Green Energy' Mandate, Number of Jobs Has Actually Dropped
Gov. Granholm signed 10 percent mandate in 2008, ballot initiative would increase it to 25 percent
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Some critics are also questioning the validity of the study's job years estimate.
"Those things are usually overrated,” said Jason Gillman, a tea party activist from Traverse City. "Those 'job years' are probably like 'dog job years.'"
Ken Sikkema, senior policy adviser for the CARE for Michigan … more
Environmental Group Exaggerates Number of Jobs 'Green' Energy Mandate Would Create
Ballot proposal proponents wrongly cite report as promising 74K jobs
… from the group didn't respond to emails seeking comment.
"They are abusing their report to fit their predetermined agenda," said Jason Gillman, a tea party activist from Traverse City. "There is no question about that. It’s misleading."
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Green Energy Mandate Supporter Claims Individuals … more
Bentivolio Battling GOP Establishment
Race for the 11th Congressional District Gets Testy
… being attacked by Republican Party insiders and career politicians … primary voters, including tea partyers.
As the presidential primary … significant portions of tea party support. Many attributed … Oakland County Republican Party, said the county party is not taking sides in the … more
Commentary: Shifting School Employees to a 401(k) Is the Most Important Thing
… respected economists in the state; he is also senior economist with the Mackinac Center).
Supposed conservative Republicans in the House, most of whom show up at tea party rallies preaching fiscal responsibility, are trying to make the case to their constituents that unionized public school teachers should play by different … more
Obamacare Decision Likely to 'Rekindle' the Tea Party Movement
For some Michigan tea party members, the only way to stop Obamacare after the … said Ray Hamman of the Independent Tea Party Patriots in Clarkston. "We must … important than ever."
Ed Tomaszewski, a tea party activist from Clinton Township, … it will rekindle the fire in the tea party without a doubt."
Legally, the … more
A 'Business as Usual' Comeback?
… legislators who supported them can refer to valid arguments in favor. But during the fall of 2010, most of those same politicians were making claims to tea party members and sympathizers that implied behavior very different from what these votes suggest.
In addition, last year a new Legislature went along … more
Walker Opponents: ‘Shhh, Don’t Mention Collective Bargaining’
Ads by unions, Democrats now focused on other issues
… business near here that says, 'Educated customers are our customers'," Geller said. "What we need are more educated voters. At the end of the day, tea party voters are educated voters. God bless them. They refuse to swallow everything they're being fed."
Today's vote in Wisconsin is seen by many as the … more
Superintendent Worries Teaching Less Attractive Than Factory Work
Howell administrator says pay not nearly enough
… sociology ($36,100), and public health ($35,500).
"Everybody starts out at the first job and it’s not the dream job," Owens said.
Wendy Day, a tea party activist who served on the Howell Public School Board, said that Wilson’s example of the teacher with three children and the stay-at-home wife was … more
Teacher and Spouse Make $140K Per Year, 'Adamant' That Their Children Will 'Never' Be Educators
Rockford Public School teacher says he, other teachers are the 'scorn of the Republican Party'
… profession is allegedly feeling from the Republican Party as well as the compensation of teachers. He wrote … that is not the target of scorn of the Republican Party.
"Would you encourage your son or daughter to … Rockford mailing address and is a member of the Tea Party of West Michigan, said teachers are paid well … more
Union Friendly GOP Legislator Spurned by Big Labor
Rep. Zorn target of union attacks after voting for more charter schools
… to requests for comment.
Stephenie Jacobson, leader of the Cheboygan Tea Party, said Rep. Zorn’s voting record sounds like it is opposed to the tea party concerns. She said public sector unions "certainly found an ally, especially … more
Welfare Recipients Get Hundreds For Car Repairs, Clothing Allowance
… interviews and work.
“You've got to be kidding me,” said Jim Chiodo, a tea party activist from Holland. “This floors me. … They keep finding more and more. … become truly self-sufficient,” Rep. Jackson said.
Belinda Szmytke, a tea party activist from Superior Township, said the state no longer has the money … more
Governments Already Impose Hunger Games
… privacy were also being relegated to the backseat under the guise of protecting the public at large, concerned citizens — small business owners and Tea Party members, for example — took it upon themselves to fight back.
In response, lawmakers and regulators in this reality have unleashed their own version … more
GOP Establishment Standing in Way of Prevailing Wage Reform
… have prevailing wage in Michigan,” he said recently at an Independent Tea Party Patriots Meeting in Clarkston.
The Argentine Township Republican, who … an ITPP advisory board member who moderated the panel discussion, but tea party activists are looking for action as well.
“You’ve got the opportunity … more
Home Health Care 'Dues Skim' More Than Matches SEIU '08 Obama Contributions
… stop this is just filling the coffers of the SEIU,” said Saginaw County Tea Party participant Sandra Kahn. “We can see that the bulk of the dues is used … contributing to politicians.”
Randy McClure, of the Traverse Bay Area 912 Tea Party, said he finds it troubling that Republicans are allowing the “skim” to … more
Tea Party Groups Set To Pick U.S. Senate Candidate
A collection of tea party groups from across Michigan are expecting … candidate the selected tea parties will support for the GOP … maximize the impact of the tea party on the race, rather than … consists of more than 40 tea party groups. About 150 leaders, … however, does not represent all tea party groups in Michigan.
“It's … more
How the Forced Unionization of Day Care and Home Health Care Providers Took Place
Anatomy of a Scam: Dues continue to flow
… McLeod leader of the Saginaw County Tea Party. “They have no explanation. I think … season. Concerning the Saginaw County Tea Party, the issue will not get lost. Our … secretary of the Saginaw County Tea Party, said pressure should continue to … continued. “This is partly why our Tea Party began. A cursory look reveals a … more
Feb. 17, 2012 MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
… conventions” by minor political parties: Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate
To require minor political parties to notify the Secretary of … nominations organized by a fake “Tea Party” political party in 2010.
Who Voted "Yes and … Bill 754, Regulate “third-party voter registration organizations”: … more
Rep. Ray Franz: Hero of Home Repair Tradesmen
… time Rep. Franz has attracted the attention of free-market defenders and Tea Party types. In one of the first votes taken by the newly seated House last … swore on stacks of Constitutions that they “got” the “no more giveaways” Tea Party message, and shared the movement’s values.
This vote was especially courageous … more
SEIU Sent Key GOP Senator $5K on Day Bill to End 'Forced Unionization' Arrived in Senate
Home health care unionization continues to this day
… included acting to protect the taxpayers of Michigan from funding leftist agendas aimed at destroying American values.”
Tom Stump of the Saginaw Tea Party pointed out that money seems to play a central role in the overall relationship between Senate Republicans and the SEIU
“Since 2006 SEIU has been … more
Home Health Care 'Dues Skim' Worse Than Previously Thought
'This is Crony Unionism'
… practiced against single-patient home health care providers,” said Saginaw Tea Party participant Sandra Kahn. “This artificially created union membership did … seek protection from unions.”
Jim Chiodo, a member of the Ottawa County Tea Party, said he was shocked when he found out about the details of the Home Healthcare … more
Is Congressman Ron Paul Supporting Select Energy Subsidies?
Presidential candidate splits with Club For Growth, Tea Party supporters
It’s the bill that has Tea Party favorites Ron Paul and Michigan Congressman Justin Amash pitted against each other.
House Resolution 1380 has been called everything from the “T. Boone Pickens” bill to "the next Solyndra.” Its official name is the New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions … more
Grassroots Obamacare Hearing: The People Speak
… was dominated by statements from Tea Party activists and leaders who expressed … other members of the Lakes Area Tea Party, who had set up a literature table … Jurrians of the Grand Rapids Central Tea Party quoted at length from a Capcon article, … repeal the law).
Tina Dupont of the Tea Party of West Michigan pointed out that … more
Some Tea Partiers Gunning For Republican Senate Majority Leader
Sen. Richardville out of sync on 'right-to-work' and 'forced unionization'?
… reports, some individuals associated with the Tea Party movement have publicly called for a recall campaign … likely to put him at odds with limited government Tea Party groups:
While Gov. Rick Snyder has capped the … Richardville has also raised Republican and Tea Party eyebrows by receiving several thousand dollars … more
Fake Tea Party Scam Ends In Fraud Convictions
… Oakland Country Democratic Party official, was sentenced to … involvement with a 2010 fake Tea Party scheme. Bauer is the second … broke the story of the fake “Tea Party” in July of 2010 in the article, … Director Linked to Mysterious Tea Party Political Party.”
The Tea … Statements Could Be Invalid
Fake Tea Brewing
A Lawyer Offering Few … more
Your Favorites 2011: Our Top 10 Stories of the Year
… articles in 2011. Among our top 10, coverage included a town banning tea party signs, the true cost of the Chevy Volt and solar energy, and union dues … list is for views between Jan. 1, 2011, and Dec. 31, 2011.
Town Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park
Chevy Volt Costing Taxpayers Up to $250,000 Per Vehicle … more
Suggested Readings: The Best Books of 2011
… Soviet Union to influencing the two-party system to free markets counteracting discrimination.
“The Tea Party Goes to Washington” – Senator Rand … senator-elect from Kentucky embraced tea party principles early and rode the wave … over domestic programs and with both parties when rolling out a $500 billion spending … more
Republican-led Legislature Votes Overwhelmingly to Continue 'Big Hollywood' Film Subsidy
Senate passes bill 34-4, House 92-15
… money taken for the program would have done if left in the private sector rather than given to the state-selected filmmakers. The amendment failed.
Tea Party activists were unhappy, to say the least.
“I guess I’m not surprised that [bill sponsor] Sen. Richardville has continued his support of programs … more
Politicians Put Recall Rights In Crosshairs
… past, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer has said … should want to have the Tea Party out there working to try … Dupont of the West Michigan Tea Party also wondered why it would … Republicans, I think a lot of Tea Party people would get upset about … Drolet said. “You might see Tea Party patriots working next to … more
Superintendent Uses School Email List For Politics
Head of Farmington Public Schools urges parents to oppose charter school bill
… violation of the campaign finance laws because there is no election involved. The message was sent Dec. 5.
Deb O’Hagan, a member of the Lakes Area Tea Party that has members in the Farmington School District, says she has a problem with Zurvalec’s message for numerous reasons.
O’Hagan wrote in an email … more
'Forced Unionization' Brings In $28 Million For SEIU ... And Climbing
The overwhelming majority of the money can be used for almost anything the union desires
… continues in spite of the efforts of a majority in the Legislature to stop it through the defunding of the MQC3.
Tina DuPont of the West Michigan Tea Party said she wishes the destination of the dues could be traced completely.
“I'd say that $28 million is a huge amount of money,” Dupont said. “There's … more
Reactions to Forced Unionization
Tea Party groups call practice 'immoral'
… Stump of the Saginaw County Tea Party said that when the entire … McLeod, another Saginaw County Tea Party member, says that when Sen. … Legislature and the Republican Party,” Day continued. “His actions … commissioner and an independent tea party member, suggested that Sen. … one of three lawmakers the Tea Party targets for recall.”
Tina … more
Obamacare: GOP 'Hostage Taker'
This week, I listened to a Republican state senator try to convince a Tea Party audience that the Obamacare “exchange” legislation Gov. Rick Snyder has recommended is really a positive good and a “conservative” idea. The presentation didn't seem very coherent, and neither does a set of talking points currently … more
Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, Corporate Welfare's Got to Go
… during last year’s election season swore to tea partiers on stacks of Constitutions that, “I share your … oppose bailouts and corporate welfare!”
The tea partiers meant what they said then. The “occupiers” … be greatly narrowed.
On this legislation, tea partiers and occupiers could come together in a joint … more
Conservative Scorecard Doesn’t Grade on a Curve
… also:
Michigan’s GOP Congressional Team Scored Less 'Pro Growth' Than Party Peers in D.C. for 2008
Washington's Bi-Partisan Spending Binge
Tea Party Uses MichiganVotes to Rank Legislators
Voter Scorecard Designed to 'Make … more
Detroit Bridge: Political Patronage, or Power to the People?
… is the best way to rebuild their community, they can use this money to create those programs voluntarily.
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See also:
Four Reasons Why the Tea Party Should Ignore Detroit Bridge Controversy
Detroit Pols: No Political Loot, No Bridge more
Tea Party Uses MichiganVotes to Rank Legislators
… Daily reports that a local Tea Party group has used a free voting … of their votes on “core Tea Party issues.” The MichiganVotes … feature, the Independent Tea Party Patriots of Clarkston gave … 50 percent “correct” on Tea Party issues down to three members … right track. With this tool, tea party supporters now have easy … more
Tea Parties Search for U.S. Senate Candidate
Many of Michigan's tea party leaders want to rally around one … to do something like the tea parties did in Indiana,” said Cindy … of the Plainwell Patriots Tea Party. “In Indiana they realized … Republican senator that tea party voters are unhappy with. … include a former Libertarian Party candidate named Scotty Boman, … more
Tea Party Taking on Prez Primary: How Much Will it Matter and How Much Will it Cost?
Tea party activists have a three-step strategy for the 2012 … and more turnout.
“The tea party activists are going to be … of the Southwest Michigan Tea Party Patriots. “There are going … have arguably given the tea parties a great deal of influence … situation this winter.”
Are tea party organizers concerned? Yes. … more
Are Reluctant Reformers in Republican Ranks Seeking Cover Behind Social Issues?
… issues that “appeal to the base of the party.”
But if the meeting went off as … This has been appreciated by his party’s fiscally conservative base and tea party supporters. But back in Lansing, … sanity” wing, represented by the tea party, would be so easily distracted. … more
The Dog Census
… County, they stopped doing dog surveys about five years ago.
“That’s just silly,” said Jason Gillman, a Grand Traverse County Commissioner and a tea party activist. “That’s getting a little tyrannical with your local government. Should they be licensed? Yeah. It’s appropriate. But whether or not they … more
The Public Purpose of Our ‘Professors’ Email’ FOIA Request
… website that displays hyperlinks to tea party groups and taxpayer advocacy groups … has a specific focus on helping tea party and taxpayer groups fight against … includes a handy list of ways for tea party and taxpayer groups to dig up dirt … the interests of many taxpayer and tea party groups. For example, the campaign … more
Tea Party Could Cut Up the Federal Credit Card
… opening a new front in the tea party battle against the federal … main principle driving the “tea party” movement is a backlash against … who called for a “Chicago Tea Party” to protest federal plans … natural fit for the work of tea party sympathizers.
Ratification … doesn’t matter what political party is in control,” he says. “The … more
Politician Puppy Training
What the tea parties can learn from the dogs
…
There’s a lesson in this for tea party groups who seek to communicate … legislative chamber either.
A tea party group trying to chase these … outside where it belongs, a tea party group can send a big important … praise or punishment from a tea party is a real consequence of … consequential that a well-informed tea party group can tell a politician … more
Press Release: National Debt Relief Amendment Gains Momentum
… corporation dedicated to developing and promoting non-partisan solutions to America’s challenges.
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See also:
National Debt Relief Amendment
Tea Party Could Cut Up the Federal Credit Card
States May Seize Control of Federal Deficit Spending Power
National Debt Relief Amendment in North Dakota … more
The 32 Percent Teacher Pay Hikes at Birmingham Schools
… costs by nearly 15 percent through a variety of measures including: third party contracting, consolidation of services, and reductions in staff pay and …
What Does the Average Teacher in Ann Arbor Really Make?
Coldwater Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park
Bay City Public Schools Claims $24 Million Cut, … more
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