Gettin' Dirty

Well, it wasn't pretty, but Chris and Rosie Simmons, Susan and Jim Baldwin, the Weiss', some other new friends and I joined forces Saturday, under the direction of Team Active's Mike Wood to clean up a little portion of the Kalamazoo River. It is impossible to comprehend how anyone can dump tires, trash, and a whole truck load (or so it seemed) of building supplies in a beautiful strectch of the Kalamazoo River. We worked hard for a few hours and still had work left to do. Good job to all of you who turned out and let's plan on making a bigger splash (no pun intended) next year.

Democrats Caught!

If the fiasco with Democrat Senate Staffers being caught red-handed violating Senate rules by photographing the voting board during non-roll call votes wasn't bad enough, check out this interview the Governor granted Frank Beckman on WJR. She is caught campaigning to not expand the sales tax to services a year ago. And if you have been following the story, this is the interview after it was completed, the Governor tried to suppress. Incredible! Give a listen:

http://www.wjr.com/Article.asp?id=488295&spid=6525

McCain Committed to Iraq Victory

In case you missed it (you certiainly won't hear much of it from the candidate himself) but Senator John McCain's two sons will be heading to war. Check out this link to hear more:

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/30/in-rare-moment-cindy-mccain-broaches-her-sons-service/

Chris Simmons for City Commission

Take a look at some of the proposals put forth by Battle Creek City Commission candidate Chris Simmons - quite refreshing after last weeks actions by the State of Michigan:

"Reduce property taxes by 3 mills over tw years to ease the burden on our citizens and encourage residential and economic development.

Tax deductions for home improvements, moving into the city, and new businesses.

Hire an ombudsman to identify and reduce wasteful and inefficient government spending.

Restory leaf pickup.

Preserve, improve and maintain green space and protect the environment."

GO GET 'EM CHRIS. Check out his website at www.votesimmons.org.

Kudos to Nofs/Wenke

I think we owe a great deal of thanks to State Representatives Mike Nofs and Lorence Wenke for standing strong against the Granholm tax increases. Thanks guys!!!

And what about the story of Senate Democrat staffers violating Senate Rules:

"Senate To Discuss Camera IncidentA Senate Democratic photographer who was found to have been taking pictures of the voting board Sunday night/Monday morning in violation of Senate rules might have her floor privileges permanently revoked, MIRS has learned.Suzanne CATERINO, the staff photographer for the Senate Democratic caucus, was spotted by a Republican staff member crouched behind the desk of Senate Minority Leader Mark SCHAUER (D-Battle Creek) taking pictures of the voting board during the difficult tax increase votes and the votes on immediate effect.When the sergeants confiscated her camera, it was found she had taken numerous pictures of the board throughout the night. Senate Majority Leader Mike BISHOP (R-Rochester) said he was "displeased" by the "egregious" violation of the rules, noting that her actions could have derailed the very tenuous agreement that was being carried out on the floor.Bishop said no decision has been made about Caterino's fate, but he expressed some skepticism about Schauer's claim that he had no idea what she was doing."

Great Site for Presidential Polls

Check out this site time and time again as it contains the most up-to-date national poll numbers for the Presidential Primary as well as a state-by-state breakdown of the most recent poll numbers in each state:
http://www.presidentpolls2008.com/

Congressman Walberg on the floor of the House

Check out this link from a little floor attention by Congressman Walberg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21dIeyCcwxQ