Bernero is In: Will Run for Governor! Announcement Tour Scheduled for Monday.

Virg is bold enough to run (0.00 / 0)

http://www.detnews.com/article...

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by: philgoblue @ Sun Feb 07, 2010 at 09:51:00 AM CST

The Full Email from Virg (0.00 / 0)

Dear Friend,
For the past weeks, I've been traveling across Michigan exploring a possible run for Governor.  I've thought it over.  And I've made a decision.  I'll be announcing my decision on Monday, February 8th.  

After meeting people across Michigan, I can sense that people in this state are fed-up and frustrated, anxious and angry - and so am I.

The state I love is on the ropes.  People feel the walls closing in around them. Job loss, home foreclosure, rising health care costs, jacked up credit card rates and rising tuition are crushing too many Michigan families.  People are hurting.

The clueless leadership at the State Capitol doesn't get it.  The so-called leaders in the Washington bubble don't get it either.  And the Wall Street wizards who helped put us here definitely don't get it.

Michigan needs a Governor who will get up every day ready to fight for workers and families. We need a new vision and a different kind of leadership to get Michigan back on track.
We have the best workforce in America right here but we need leadership as strong as our backs and as innovative as our minds.

If you are one of my friends from across the country, please show your support by visiting my website www.votevirg.com and considering making a donation.

If you are one of my friends in Michigan, please join me on Monday, February 8th at one of the following locations:

· Detroit at 10 AM at Detroit Chassis, 6501 Lynch St, Detroit, MI 48234.
· Grand Rapids at 3 PM at LaGrave Avenue Fire Station, 38 LaGrave Ave SE, Grand
 Rapids, MI 49503.
· Lansing at 5:30 PM at the Lansing Center at 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933.

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by: philgoblue @ Sun Feb 07, 2010 at 09:52:54 AM CST

I'm really looking forward (0.00 / 0)

to hearing from all our candidates and taking my own sweet time in deciding who I'm going to vote for. I hope the field is set soon -- so if you're serious, please get in by the end of the month, or even better, by Valentine's Day.

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by: philgoblue @ Sun Feb 07, 2010 at 12:10:13 PM CST

If it comes down to Virg or Dillon (0.00 / 0)

I sure know I'm going for Virg.

I think I'm going for Virg anyhow, based on who else could be credibly coming in.

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by: memiller @ Sun Feb 07, 2010 at 17:48:01 PM CST

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Here in Kent, I see some folks (0.00 / 0)

going with Dillon, others with Virg.  I think a competitive primary that creates a shared vision for the Party will help in November.

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by: philgoblue @ Sun Feb 07, 2010 at 19:28:37 PM CST

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We need to get people out for these... (4.00 / 2)

I'm not committed to anyone yet, but when gubernatorial candidates come out to W. Michigan, we need to get bodies out to show that we've got an active base here that deserves their attention.  

Come fall, when whoever's the candidate for Gov, we want them to be pouring resources and stuff our way, and getting them to see that we've got people who are ready and willing to fight is a big part of that.

Bill

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by: Bill_Kim @ Sun Feb 07, 2010 at 13:08:33 PM CST

denise illitch (0.00 / 0)

still a chance she'll run? everyone i know has been buzzing about her... i've got friends in DHS that think she's our only shot.

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by: rudysmith @ Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 18:02:45 PM CST