The list of supporters for the planned New International Trade Crossing in Detroit reads like a roll call of distinguished Michigan stakeholders. Five governors. Five automakers. Twenty-three chambers of commerce. The state’s largest newspapers, corporations and most influential movers and shakers all have signed on in agreement that the state needs a new, modern link […]
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Counting dollars in Campaign 2012
A variety of special interests, including business and environmental groups, organized labor and — who can forget him — billionaire Manuel “Matty” Moroun have raised and spent more than $100 million in their attempts to either pass or defeat six proposals on Michigan’s November ballot. Campaign finance records through Oct. 26 show that ballot committees […]
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Truth Squad calls flagrant foul on terrorism charge in court campaign
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Kid Gloves“, “Justice Denied” and “How Could You?” Who: Michigan Republican Party, Judicial Crisis Network What: TV/Internet ads Truth Squad call: Flagrant foul Although nominally nonpartisan, the Michigan Supreme Court races can be as nasty as any other, as these three ads place Democratic-nominated candidates Shelia Johnson and Bridget Mary McCormack […]
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Anti-Stabenow ad overplays tax claim; foul, says Truth Squad
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Debbie Stabenow’s Failing Record” and “Stabenow Is Failing Us” Who: Hardworking Americans Committee, a super PAC formed last month to oppose Stabenow What: TV and radio ad Truth Squad call: Foul Hardworking Americans Committee formed in September, listing Ann Arbor GOP consultant Stuart Sandler as treasurer and reporting $1 million in […]
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Flagrant foul called on 'taxpayer's guide' by Truth Squad
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: Michiganballot.com and “The Taxpayer’s Guide to the 2012 Michigan Ballot Proposals” Who: Americans for Prosperity What: Website, mailers Truth Squad call: Flagrant foul Michiganballot.com, and mailers that are trying to drive voters to it, present themselves as generic voter aids. They are, though, the creation of Americans for Prosperity, a group […]
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Ballot battles buried in cold, hard cash
A variety of special interests, including business and environmental groups, organized labor and — who can forget him — billionaire Manuel “Matty” Moroun have raised and spent more than $100 million in their attempts to either pass or defeat six proposals on Michigan’s November ballot. Campaign finance records through Oct. 26 show that ballot committees […]
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Truth Squad calls foul on Responsible Voters' presentation
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: League of Responsible Voters Who: Michigan League of Responsible Voters What: Website and mailer Truth Squad call: Foul This is the time, during election season, when groups from across the political spectrum try to break through the cacophony of competing voices by offering “vote this way” guides. One, from the Michigan […]
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Truth Squad calls foul on ad opposing Proposal 3
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Truth” Who: CARE What: TV ad Truth Squad call: Foul Proposal 3 would create an amendment to the Michigan Constitution a requirement that 25 percent of the state’s electrical power come from renewable sources by 2025, with certain caveats. The primary proponent group for Prop 3 is Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs. […]
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Pro-Prop 3 ad gets 'flagrant' from Truth Squad on utility bill claim
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Pushback” Who: Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs What: TV ad Truth Squad call: Flagrant foul Proposal 3 would create an amendment to the Michigan Constitution a requirement that 25 percent of the state’s electrical power come from renewable sources by 2025, with certain caveats. The primary proponent group for Prop 3 is […]
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Voting can be tricky business in Michigan
The citizenship check box that many voters saw on Michigan voting forms for the first time in the August primary resulted in confusion and controversy. Election workers weren’t sure whether voters were required to fill it out. In some cases, noncompliant voters were turned away. So were a couple of noncitizens preparing to cast ballots, […]
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