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INSERT INTO `content_type_simplenews` VALUES (349,349,'Dear Friends,<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nI apologize it has taken me a couple of months to get a newsletter out to you all.&nbsp; Things have been very busy this summer, as I&rsquo;m sure it has for most of you.&nbsp; I can&rsquo;t believe summer is coming to an end and college football season will soon be upon us &ndash; Go Blue! <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThings are going very well for the county party.&nbsp; Thus far we have hosted two very successful fundraisers (Lincoln Day Dinner and Summer BBQ), have raised approximately $8,000, hosted a successful membership event, and have recruited several new valuable members into our party.&nbsp; A special think you to everyone for all of your hard work!&nbsp; This year has been a total team effort, and I cannot thank all of you enough.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nPlease read carefully the following information.&nbsp; We have a couple of very important announcements&hellip;.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe following topics to be covered in this month&rsquo;s newsletter&hellip;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; August Monthly Meeting<br />\r\n2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Summer BBQ Wrap Up!<br />\r\n3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fall Fundraiser &ndash; October 22nd with Secretary of State Terri Land!<br />\r\n4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Membership Event - Lugnuts Game<br />\r\n5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCW Class &ndash; Exercise your 2nd Amendment Right!<br />\r\n6)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Congratulations Paul Opsommer!<br />\r\n7)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Candidate Websites<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; August Monthly Meeting <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nA special thank you to all of you who attended our August monthly meeting!&nbsp; This month was one of our best to date in terms of attendance, as we had 34 in attendance!&nbsp; This was a great turnout for an August meeting.&nbsp; Thanks to all of you!&nbsp; Let&rsquo;s keep up the great work!<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nOur next monthly meeting will be on Thursday, September 17th, at 7:00 PM at the DeWitt City Hall!&nbsp; Please note we are changing meeting venues for one month in hopes of bringing a few extra people to our meeting from the southern-tear of the county.&nbsp; I will send another reminder email out about this.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nPlease note we will also be having a 30 minute social period from 6:30-7:00 at the City Hall.&nbsp; Representative Opsommer has graciously volunteered to purchase us Pizza for the September 17th meeting.&nbsp; We will start with pizza at 6:30 PM and then go into our meeting at 7:00 PM.&nbsp;&nbsp; A special thank you to Representative Opsommer for his willingness to do this!&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Summer BBQ Wrap Up<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nI want to send a VERY SPECIAL thank you to Fundraising Chair, Vern Klassen and to the rest of the party members that made our First Annual Summer BBQ such a great success!&nbsp;&nbsp; The event featured Attorney General/Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Cox, as well as several other state-wide candidates running for Secretary of State and Attorney General.&nbsp; Those in attendance were AG candidates, Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, Judge Bill Schuette, and SOS candidates, Senator Cameron Brown, Senator Michelle McManus, Representative Judy Emmons and Calhoun County Clerk, Anne Norlander.&nbsp; We also had approximately 100 grass roots activists in attendance.&nbsp; More important, we were able to raise more than $2,000 for our local candidates! &nbsp;Thank you to all for your help!&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nAgain, I want to send a very special thank you to Vern Klassen for helping make this event such a great success.&nbsp; I would also like to thank my parents, Larry and Sadie Leonard for their generous donation of the party tent, and to Angie and Alison Keilen, Jenell Hierholzer, Heather Wood, Bruce and Janice Harte, Brian Began, Marcia Daigle and to Steve and Sheri Willis for all of their help setting up, grilling, cleaning, etc.&nbsp; I also want to thank our 28 event sponsors.&nbsp; Your generous donations made this event a huge success!<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fall Fundraiser Featuring Special Guest, Secretary of State, Terri Land<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nI am proud to announce that our Fall Fundraiser has been set!&nbsp; We will be hosting a reception at Ryan&rsquo;s Roadhouse, located in St. John&rsquo;s, featuring special Guest, Secretary of State Terri Land.&nbsp; All Attorney General and Secretary of State Candidates will be invited, and it is my hope most will choose to attend as they did at the summer BBQ. <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nDetails are as follows:<br />\r\nWhat:&nbsp; Clinton County Fall Fundraiser with Secretary of State Terri Land<br />\r\nWhere: Ryan&rsquo;s Roadhouse in St. Johns<br />\r\nWhen: &nbsp;Thursday, October 22nd from 5:30-8:30PM<br />\r\nCost: &nbsp;$50 for sponsorship (Includes 2 tickets to the event) $20 for 1 ticket and $10 for Students<br />\r\n* Please note that all sponsors will be recognized on our invitation flier.&nbsp; If you would like to be an event sponsor, please contact me at tleonard28@gmail.com or Vern Klassen at klassenv@gmail.com ASAP so that your name can be added to the flier. <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n* All proceeds to benefit the Clinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nMore information about this event will be coming out shortly.&nbsp; I hope to see everyone there!<br />\r\n&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Membership Event &ndash; Lugnuts Game<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nA special thank you to those who turned out for our first membership event in June!&nbsp; Our group had a wonderful time, first meeting at the Nuthouse for dinner and then at the Lugnuts game.&nbsp; We had 25-30 members throughout the night, including Special guest, Secretary of State Candidate, Cameron Brown and State Representatives Paul Opsommer and Brian Calley.&nbsp; A special thank you to Marcia Daigle for all of her hard work helping put this event together. &nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n* Note &ndash; It is our hope to have another membership event within the next couple of months.&nbsp; Details will be coming soon.&nbsp; .&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCW Class &ndash; Exercise Your 2nd Amendment Right!<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe Clinton County Republican Party is putting together a special event for those that would like to obtain their CPL/CCW license. <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe event will be held on Saturday, September 19th in St. Johns.&nbsp; The cost will be $80.00 (Please note the party will not cover this cost).&nbsp; We will need a minimum of 10 members to hold this course (cutoff is 30).&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThis will be a great opportunity for us to get together as a small group, learn how to responsibly carry/use firearms, and to obtain our CPL/CCW permits. <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nI want to thank Vern Klassen for organizing this event for us.&nbsp; Vern will be sending details out soon.&nbsp; If you are interested, please RSVP to Vern ASAP as this event is fast approaching.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Congratulations to Paul Opsommer!<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nI want to congratulate our State Representative, Paul Opsommer for being named Legislator of the Year by the Michigan Municipal League (MML) for his emphasis on public policy, including the needed changes in regards to the urban cooperation act, revenue sharing, and local control.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nPaul has been and outstanding public servant that should make all of us proud.&nbsp; Please take the opportunity to congratulate him on this fine achievement the next time you see him. <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Candidate Websites<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nI will continue to provide candidate websites in the monthly newsletter until election time. We have many excellent candidates running for office, and I want all of you to have an opportunity to make up your own mind regarding these candidates&nbsp; As more candidates declare their candidacy, I will continue to add websites. <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n* Note - if the candidate does not have an official site for the office,I have googled to the best of my ability to give you some type of insight on the candidate.&nbsp; Some of the links are simply articles about the candidate running for office.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nGovernor<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nOakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard - www.bouchardforgovernor.com<br />\r\nAttorney General Mike Cox - www.mikecox2010.com<br />\r\nState Senator Tom George - www.georgeforgovernor.com<br />\r\nCongressman Peter Hoekstra &ndash; www.hoekstraforgovernor.com<br />\r\nAnn Arbor Businessman Rick Snyder - www.michigantalks.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nAttorney General<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nSenator Majority Leader Mike Bishop - www.mikebishop.com<br />\r\nSenator Bruce Patterson &ndash;<br />\r\nhttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/01/gop_state_senator_bruce_patter.html<br />\r\nFormer Congressman/Appellate Judge Bill Schuette - http://domemagazine.com/blogs/schuette<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nSecretary of State<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nSenator Cameron Brown - www.cameronsbrown.com<br />\r\nFormer Representative Judy Emmons - www.judyemmons.com<br />\r\nSenator Michelle McManus - www.michellemcmanus.org<br />\r\nCallhoun County Clerk Anne Norlander &ndash; www.annenorlander.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nState Senate &ndash; 33rd District<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nState Representative Brian Calley - http://www.briancalley.com<br />\r\nBingham Twp. Treasurer Mike Trebesh - http://www.trebeshforsenate.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nState Representative &ndash; 85th District<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nHarold &ldquo;Buck&rdquo; Kuisel - http://the-buck-stops-here.com/<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nAs always, a special &ldquo;thank you&rdquo; to everyone for their efforts!&nbsp; Things are going very well for our party thus far.&nbsp; We truly have had a great &ldquo;team effort&rdquo; over the past eight months.&nbsp; I want to thank all of you for this.&nbsp; As always, please email me with any of your comments or concerns. <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nBest Regards,<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nTom Leonard<br />',1),(358,358,'If you recieve this newsletter please send an e-mail to me confirmining that you received it.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nthanks<br />\r\nsteve<br />\r\n<br />\r\nswillis1945@verizon.net<br />',1),(368,368,'<em><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Tom, Shirley, Phil &amp; Angie,<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI am testing to make sure the newsletter option works correctly when it comes from the website. If you receive this please respond to this e-mail newsletter message and let me knmow you received it correctly.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve<br />\r\nswillis1945@verizon.net<br />\r\n</span></strong></em>',1),(387,387,'Clinton County is very fortunate to have so many elected republican officials in township government. With a more liberal progressive populace moving north into Clinton County, from the greater Lansing/East Lansing metropolitan area, we have seen the demographics of the southern part of the county being affected in its political makeup.&nbsp; Most notable are the changes in both Bath and DeWitt Townships. The makeup of the Bath Township board, which had always been traditionally republican, is now totally comprised of democrats and DeWitt Township now is represented by a democrat county commissioner.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Clinton County Democrat Party have stated that they are forming &quot;grass root&quot; groups throughout the county with the intent of advancing their progressive political agenda. Their intent is to put candidates up against incumbents who have been traditionally uncontested in the past. The residents of Bath Township became complacent about what was happening around them and now they have a liberal board attempting to turn the township into another East Lansing/Meridian Township type of area. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Clinton County Republican Party has become proactive in its approach. We can no longer sit back and wait for the democrats to take over the county township boards and other countywide offices. With that said it is our hope that we can assist you in your 2010 elections. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe CCRP will be meeting monthly throughout the coming year and holding our meetings in either St. Johns or DeWitt on the third Thursday of each month. We would love to have you come to the monthly meetings and see what we are doing to make things better for Clinton County and join in the discussion of what our plans will be for the 2010 election. Our first meeting in 2010 will be on January 21, at 7:00 pm at the Clinton County courthouse in St. Johns. We look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou received this e-mail from the CCRP web site from a list of elected officials that we currently have e-mail addresses for. If you have the e-mail addresses of your fellow republican elected officials and/or if they would like to get periodic updates from the party please forward their e-mail address to swillis1945@verizon.net or forward this e-mail to them.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTom Leonard, Chair<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor more information on what we are doing to make adifference visit our web site at: http://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />\r\n<br />\r\nor see us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=89460758939&amp;ref=ts<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(396,396,'About a month ago I sent most of you an e-mail asking if any of you would be willing to take part in a letter to the editor writing campaign for the CCRP for the 2010 election cycle. The response I received was less than overwhelming to say the least. With that said, now that we are actually into 2010, I am giving you another chance to get on board and help us get our Clinton County Republican candidates elected this November.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs I stated in my previous e-mail, it is our intent to keep the issues important to us as residents of Clinton County, and as Republicans, before the electorate as we move through the months ahead. That will include focusing on those issues and putting our candidates names in the letters to the editor and why they are a better choice.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be targeting all of the newspapers in Clinton County, hopefully with people who live in those geographic areas writing the letters.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe currently have 8 writers, and we are looking for another 4-to-6 who would be willing to write 4-to-5 letters during the next 10 months. We are also looking for people who would be willing to sign their name to letters written by a &ldquo;ghostwriter.&rdquo; The process would include forwarding the ghostwritten letter to you for your approval, along with instructions for submission. You would then need to sign your name and forward it to the newspaper in your part of the county. If you would be interested in assisting us in this campaign please let me know by responding to this e-mail.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks in advance for your help,<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\nswillis1945@verizon.net<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(698,698,'We have uploaded over 50 digital images from the 2010 Lincoln Day Dinner that was held at Hawk Hollow on Thursday, March 4, 2010. We had the honor of having 4 of the 5 candidates for Governor present their vision for Michigan\'s future. Also in attendance were statewide candidates for:<br />\r\nSecretary of&nbsp; State:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Senator Cameron Brown<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Representative Paul Scott<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Calhoun County Clerk Anne Norelander<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAttorney General:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bill Shuette<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMSU Board of Trustees:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brian Breslin<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mitch Lyons<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MSU Trustee Don Nugent<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nClinton County Candidates for:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33rd Senate District Candidates:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Repersentative Brian Calley<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Michael Trebesh<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 85th State House District:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ben Glardon<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; David Lazar<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Harold &quot;Buck&quot; Kuisel<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO&nbsp;VIEW&nbsp;THE PHOTOS&nbsp;FORM&nbsp;THE&nbsp;LINCOLN&nbsp;DAY&nbsp;DINNER SELECT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;LINK&nbsp;BELOW<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2010-lincoln-day-dinner-1\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2010-lincoln-day-dinner-1</a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(725,725,'We are passing along three links on the CCRP website you might enjoy visiting. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe first link is to a forum being held at MSU on April 7, 2010. The forum, &quot; Why The United States is The Greatest Country in the World!&quot;, will feature two keynote speakers. For details on the forum click on the following link to our web page:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/why-united-states-greatest-country-world<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe second link is to our &quot;RESOURCES&quot; page where we have posted a MicroSoft &quot;PowerPoint&quot; document containing photos from the Lincoln Day dinner that was held on March 4, 2010 at Hawk Hollow. The PowerPoint file can be downloaded to your compter by clicking on the following link and then on the file name found on that web page.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLINK TO LINCOLN DAY DINNER PHOTOS DOCUMENT:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.clinton-countygop.org/resources<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe third link is to our &quot;FORUMS&quot; section of the website. The forum that this link takes you to is our &quot;LETTER TO THE EDITOR FORUM&quot; where all of the Letters To The Editor that we have submitted to the county papers have been posted. Many of the letters were never printed in the papers&nbsp; but we have posted them so you can see all of the letters that have been submitted.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLINKS TO THE LETTER TO THE EDITOR FORUM:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.clinton-countygop.org/forum/9<br />',1),(728,728,'The Clinton County Republican Party is proud to announce that we are offering two $500.00 scholarships to two Clinton County high school seniors in 2010. For the details of the scholarships and an application form please click on the link below:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-2010-high-school-scholarship-program\"><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><em>CCRP $500 Scholarship Information &amp; Application</em></span></strong></span></a><br />',1),(747,747,'As you may know there is a Grassroots movement in Michigan, from Michigan Citizens For Healthcare Freedom, to amend Michigan&rsquo;s Constitution that would make it unlawful for the Federal Government to force any Michigan resident to have health care. Their goal is to collect approximately 365,000 valid voter signatures by June 26, 2010. If they successfully gather the signatures, and they are validated, there will be an opportunity to vote on this Amendment to the Michigan Constitution in the November 2010 election.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you would like to CIRCULATE or SIGN a petition please contact me by phone or e-mail at:<br />\r\nPhone: 517-641-6657<br />\r\ne-mail: swillis1945@verizon.net<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor more information on the petition drive go to this website:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.michiganhcf.com/<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYour decision is really ABOUT YOUR RIGHT TO CHOOSE rather than what the government has decided YOU MUST DO!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />',1),(766,766,'<em><strong><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\">HEALTH CARE PETITIONS:</span></span></strong></em><br />\r\nAs some of you may know I volunteered to be the coordinator for Clinton County to gather signatures for getting the Health Care Petition on the ballot this November. The petition basically says that the federal government &ldquo;is prohibited from restricting a person&rsquo;s right to choose their own health care; prohibits the government form interfering with a person&rsquo;s or employer&rsquo;s right to pay directly for lawful medical services; and prohibits the federal government from imposing any penalties or fines on those who choose to obtain or decline health care&rdquo;. If you believe in the 10th Amendment and that we should have a choice in what the federal government say WE MUST DO I would appreciate your help.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><em><strong>Our goal is to obtain 5335 signatures for Clinton County by June 26.</strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"><em><strong>With that said, I am looking for volunteers to go out in a group to the Eastwood Towne Center Mall on Saturday, April 23 to collect signatures. I plan on being there around 1-to-2 hours from around 1:00 to 3:00. If any of you would be interested let me know.</strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\nswillis1945@verizon.net<br />\r\n5174-641-6657<br />',1),(784,784,'<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"><em><strong>HEALTH CARE PETITIONS CIRCULATORS:</strong></em></span></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">We will be gathering signatures on Saturday, May 1, for the Health Care Petition Drive to put it on the ballot this November. The petition basically says that the federal government:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong>1.&nbsp; &ldquo;is prohibited from restricting a person&rsquo;s right to choose their own health care; <br />\r\n2.&nbsp;&nbsp; prohibits the government form interfering with a person&rsquo;s or employer&rsquo;s right to pay directly for lawful medical services; <br />\r\n3.&nbsp;&nbsp; and prohibits the federal government from imposing any penalties or fines on those who choose to obtain or decline health care&rdquo;.</strong></em></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you believe in the 10th Amendment and that we should have a choice in what the federal government say WE MUST DO I would appreciate your help.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOur goal is to obtain 5335 signatures for Clinton County by June 26.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><em><strong>With that said, I am looking for volunteers to go out in a group to the Eastwood Towne Center Mall on Saturday, May 1 to collect signatures. We plan on being there for 1-to-2 hours from around 1:00 to 3:00. If any of you would be interested let me know.</strong></em></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\nswillis1945@verizon.net<br />\r\n517-641-6657<br />\r\n</span><br />',1),(805,805,'The good news is that we had 3 TIMES the number of volunteers than the previous week collecting signatures to put the Health Care Rights question on the November 3 ballot this fall. The bad news is that instead of me being alone, I had two other people helping out (Thanks to Claude and Shirley Vail).&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be gathering signatures again this Saturday, May 8, at the Meridian Mall and the Meridian Farmers Market across from the mall from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. It should be a good weekend with Mothers Day on Sunday and the opening day for the Farmers Market. Anyone who would like to help should give me a call.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nUPCOMING SIGNATURE COLLECTION DATES:<br />\r\nSaturday May 22 in St. Johns (WalMart and Downtown areas) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\nswillis1945@verizon.net<br />\r\n517-641-6657<br />\r\n<br />',1),(831,831,'There will be a fundraiser for Michigan Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuette at the home of Evie &amp; Paul McNamara on Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please find the details of the event in the attached PDF file.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Clinton_County_Invite_2.pdf\">sites/default/files/Clinton_County_Invite_2.pdf</a><br />',1),(849,849,'A fundraiser for State Senate candidate Brian Calley will be held on May 24, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the home of Bill Brewbaker in St. Johns. The fundraiser is being co-sponsored by Dave Hunt, Dr. Minnick, Senator Alan Cropsey &amp; State Representative Paul Opsommer. Donations Will Be Appreciated and Hors d\'oeuvres provided.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo RSVP and for details of the event click on this <a href=\"/sites/default/files/Calley_at_Brewbaker_May_24_2010.pdf\"><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><em><strong>PDF CALLEY FOR STATE SENATE LINK</strong></em></span></a>.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(885,885,'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"> Richard &amp; Lynne Ash  &bull;&nbsp; Claude &amp; Shirley Vail &bull; Robert &amp; Virginia Zeeb<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; George Guerre &bull; William Guerre<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWill be hosting a fundraising event for 33rd Michigan Senatorial District Candidate Michael Trebesh on June 10th&nbsp; from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hawk Hollow<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Patio Room #2<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15101 Chandler Rd.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bath, MI<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any Donation Appreciated  &bull;&nbsp; Hors d&rsquo;oeuvres provided<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Please RSVP to </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><a href=\"mailto:Trebesh2010@gmail.com?subject=Michael%20Trebesh%20Fundraiser%20on%20June%2010%20.%20.%20.\"><em><strong>Trebesh2010@gmail.com</strong></em></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; or call (989) 224-4389<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn lieu of attendance, please send donations to:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Citizens for Trebesh<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 4553 South US 27<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; St. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor a flier for the event click on the follwoing PDF link:</span><a href=\"/sites/default/files/Single_Page_Flier.pdf\"><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; sites/default/files/Single_Page_Flier.pdf</span></a><br />',1),(891,891,'<span>We are taking a poll on our website to get an idea of how the republicans in Clinton County feel about the candidates who are running for Governor. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe poll questions is:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span><span><em><strong><span>If the republican primary election for Governor were to be held today, which candidate would you most likely vote for?</span></strong></em></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\"><em><strong><span><span>To place your vote click on this link and go to the bottom of the home page.</span></span></strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<img width=\"211\" height=\"470\" alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/gov_poll.jpg\" /><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThank You for your support and participation.<br />\r\nThe Clinton County Republican Party<br />',1),(900,900,'<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Richard &amp; Lynne Ash &bull;&nbsp; Claude &amp; Shirley Vail &bull; Robert &amp; Virginia Zeeb<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; George Guerre &bull; William Guerre<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWill be hosting a fundraising event for 33rd Michigan Senatorial District Candidate Michael Trebesh on June 10th&nbsp; from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hawk Hollow<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Patio Room #2<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15101 Chandler Rd.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bath, MI<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any Donation Appreciated &bull;&nbsp; Hors d&rsquo;oeuvres provided<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Please RSVP to </span><span><a href=\"mailto:Trebesh2010@gmail.com\"><em><strong>Trebesh2010@gmail.com</strong></em></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; or call (989) 224-4389<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn lieu of attendance, please send donations to:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Citizens for Trebesh<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4553 South US 27<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor a flier for the event click on the following PDF link:</span> <a href=\"/sites/default/files/Single_Page_Flier.pdf\">TREBESH FUNDRAISER&nbsp;FLIER</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />',1),(901,901,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">There will be a fundraiser for Michigan Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuette at the home of Evie &amp; Paul McNamara on Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please find the details of the event in the attached PDF file.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Clinton_County_Invite_2.pdf\"><em><strong>Bill Schuette\'s Fundraiser PDF</strong></em></a></span><br />',1),(910,910,'The poll results are in for the poll we ran this week that asked:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf the republican primary election for Governor were to be held today, which candidate would you most likely vote for?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe vote total percentages are in and I have included the results of a poll we ran 2 months ago that asked the same question. The results will show the vote percentages for each candidate in each poll and the change from the first poll to the second.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<em><strong>Candidate&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Weeks Poll %&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Earlier Poll&nbsp;&nbsp; %&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; %Change&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></em> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nPete Hoekstra&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 47%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; -2%<br />\r\nMike Cox&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 31%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -7%<br />\r\nMike Bouchard&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 19%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +5%<br />\r\nRick Snyder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +7%<br />\r\nTom George&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -4%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThere is also a new poll that has been posted to get an idea for where the republicans in Clinton County feel they stand on social and/or fiscal issues on a scale from &quot;Conservative to Liberal&quot;. We would appreciate your input.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo register your vote in the new poll click on the following link to our website:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\"><em><strong>CCRP Poll on Fiscal/Social Issues</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(925,925,'All of us are busy just trying to live our lives and we are always looking for ways to make our lives a little EASIER. As a service to you the CCRP will be sending you periodic updates with a link to our website with a list of the items on the site that will keep you informed.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWith our world changing at a breakneck pace the CCRP wants to help you stay informed on what is happening in Clinton County, Michigan, and in Washington. Only by being aware of what is happening can we defend our rights.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis update includes:<br />\r\n&nbsp; 1. Stealth Unionization of Elder Care Workers<br />\r\n&nbsp; 2. Milk becoming a Hazardous liquid according to the EPA.<br />\r\n&nbsp; 3. Who the Man in the White House really is.<br />\r\n&nbsp; 4. Your taxes WILL BE INCREASING on January 1, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnd many more!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo see these important articles and other meaningful information click on the link below.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPS: REMEMBER THE CCRP WILL BE HOLDING ITS MONTHLY MEETING ON THURSDAY JUNE 17 AT 7:00 AT THE DEWITT CITY HALL AT 414 MAIN STREET IN DEWITT. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1057,1057,'With an overwhelming number of NON REPUBLICANS voting in the recent republican primary election is it time to make Michigan\'s primary a closed primary where only registered republicans select their candidates?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo place your vote in our latest poll, click on this <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\"><em><strong>POLL LINK</strong></em></a>.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(995,995,'<span>We are taking a poll on our website to get an idea of how the republicans in Clinton County feel about the candidates who are running for Secretary of State.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe poll questions is:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf the republican primary election for Secretary of State were to be held today, which candidate would you most likely vote for?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span><span><a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\"><em><strong>To place your vote click on this link and go to the bottom of the home page.</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThank You for your support and participation.<br />\r\nThe Clinton County Republican Party</span><br />',1),(1002,1002,'<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">CCRP Newsletter Subscribers:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCommon Sense in Government has asked all of the Republican Candidates for Governor to give short answers on their positions on various issues. Each video from the candidates is less than two minutes but will give you a basic idea of where they stand on issues that are important to all of us. There is also a link to each of the candidate websites if you want additional information on any specific candidate.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/gop-candidates-speak\"><em><strong>Click on this link to see the candidate videos</strong></em></a></span><a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/gop-candidates-speak\"><em><strong>.</strong></em></a><br />',1),(1004,1004,'The CCRP held their second fundraiser of the year at the home of Tom &amp; Jenell Leonard in DeWitt Township on July 8, 2010. We were fortunate to have Congressman Mike Rogers as our featured guest along with other statewide, regional and local candidates. Congressman Rogers spoke to the attendees about what is happening in Washington and the prospects for the upcoming elections.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSeveral other statewide candidates spoke to the attendees about their races, including Anne Norelander and Paul Scott who are running for Secretary of State; and MSU Trustee Don Nugent and Mitch Lyon who are running for the MSU board of trustees.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe hope you enjoy the images and we look forward to seeing all of you at our next fundraiser later this year.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHave a GREAT SUMMER and remember to vote on August 3. With your help we can WIN IN 2010!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2010-summer-bbq\"><em><strong>Click on this link to view the Summer BBQ pictures.</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1005,1005,'Come and meet Gubernatorial Candidate Pete Hoekstra at the MSU Ag Expo on Tuesday, July 20 at 9:30 a.m. at the Michigan Agricultural Commodities tent (A-46).<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCongressman Hoekstra will discuss his vision for Michigan Agriculture and answer your questions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe hope to see you there.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1008,1008,'This is standard default text.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This is medium red bold text.</span></strong></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">this is large blue bold italic text.</span></span></strong></em><br />\r\n<br />\r\nthis is a jpg file<br />\r\n<img width=\"72\" height=\"78\" src=\"/sites/default/files/bouchard_mike_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" /><br />\r\n<br />\r\nthis is a pdf file<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<img width=\"0\" height=\"0\" src=\"/sites/default/files/Single_Page_Flier.pdf\" alt=\"\" /><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/AbsentVoterBallot.pdf\">this is a link</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1009,1009,'<img width=\"146\" height=\"189\" src=\"/sites/default/files/calley_brian.jpg\" alt=\"\" /><br />',1),(1015,1015,'As all of you know Senator Alan Cropsey will be stepping down as the state senator who represents Clinton County because of term limits. We are fortunate to have two conservative republican candidates running to replace Senator Cropsey. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe CCRP is running a primary race poll to get an idea of how the CCRP party members and other residents of the county are leaning in the race.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo register your vote in the POLL click on the link below, and then scroll to the bottom left of the page to place your vote:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\"><em><strong>&nbsp;33rd SENATE PRIMARY RACE POLL</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo visit the candidates websites click on the following links:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.briancalley.com/\"><em><strong>Brian Calley website</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.trebeshforsenate.com/\"><em><strong>Michael Trebesh website</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1020,1020,'The CCRP\'s goal is to provide the people of Clinton County with the latest news and information about what is happening in Clinton County, the State, and the Nation and how it could affect you. We will be sending out periodic e-mails with links to news, information and polls that might be of interest to you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe update the website several times per week with new information. Hopefully you will use us a resource to get the information that you can use and need to keep yourself informed about what is happening politically.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe following are links to areas of our website that you might find interesting:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/forum/9\"><em><strong>LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FORUM</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nPeople within the county write letters to the editor to most of the newspapers that have a circulation within Clinton County. About 30% of the letters that are sent to the local papers get published, the remainder are never seen. This link will allow you to see the letters that have been &quot;SENT&quot; whether they were published or not. Click on the above link to see the letters to the editor.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/blog\"><em><strong>SCOTT STOECKER\'S BLOG</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nScott Stoecker is the CCRP blogger. You will find his blog to be informative and provocative. Click on the above link to see his blog.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=89460758939&amp;ref=ts\"><em><strong>CCRP on FACEBOOK</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you belong to Facebook you might want to visit our Facebook page and become a fan. Click on the link above to see our Facebook page.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe hope you find our website useful and return often.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1024,1024,'REPUBLICAN PRIMARY FOR GOVERNOR POLL:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have posted a new poll for the Republican Primary Race for Governor. We thought it would be interesting to take one more poll to&nbsp; see if there has been any movement on how people feel about the republican candidates for governor as we approach election day.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nClick on this <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\"><em><strong>Republican Primary For Governor Poll link</strong></em></a> and go to the bottom left of the page to register your vote.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRESULTS OF THE 33rd SENATE DISTRICT POLL:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe had 126 votes in the poll for the 33rd Senate District race with Brian Calley receiving 113 votes (90%) and Michael Trebesh receiving 13 votes (10%). Thank you for participating.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nVOLUNTEERING FOR THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe are always looking for people to help out in any way they can during election time. With the primary less than two weeks away and and the general election coming in November volunteers are always needed and appreciated. With that said we have attached a link to one of our web pages that you can access to volunteer your services in any number of ways. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you feel that you would like to help out for the upcoming elections jsut fill out the form an we will contact you to direct you to where you can help our candidates:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-volunteer-recruitment-form\"><em><strong>CCRP VOLUNTEER FORM</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks again for all you do!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With &quot;YOUR&nbsp;HELP&quot;&nbsp; we can WIN IN&nbsp;2010!<br />',1),(1042,1042,'GOVERNOR&rsquo;S RACE POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The poll results are in for the poll we ran last week that asked:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If the republican primary election for Governor were to be held today, which candidate would you most likely vote for?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The vote total percentages are in and I have included the results of a  poll we ran 2 months ago and 1 month ago for comparison. The results  show the vote percentages for each candidate in each of the polls and  the changes from the 2nd poll to the latest poll.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCandidate&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Latest Poll&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Second Poll %&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Poll %&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; %Change (2nd to Latest)<br />\r\nPete Hoekstra&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 53%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 47%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +8%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nMike Cox&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 28%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 24%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +4% <br />\r\nMike Bouchard&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 19%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; -4%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nRick Snyder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 10%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -5%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nTom George&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 0%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 2%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -2%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOUR VOTE COUNTS FOR 4!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With the Primary Election just a few days away it is important to remember that Secretary of State land estimates that only 23% of the registered voters will actually vote. That means you will have impact of four voters in determining who will run in the General Election on November 3.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCHOOSE YOUR CANDIDATE WISELY!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It is disheartening to see all of the negative political ads with half-truths and distortion of the facts. But who said politics was an honorable profession? The problem is politics has become a profession to many who are in office or are seeking office. We need to remember they are employed by US, they should represent US, and serve in that office as OUR &ldquo;PUBLIC SERVANTS&rdquo;. Let&rsquo;s put responsible people in office who will protest our rights and live by the oath they &ldquo;Swear to uphold&rdquo;! Before you cast your vote on August 3 make sure you know who you are voting for and what they stand for. OUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(933,933,'George &amp; Elizabeth Ayoub, Leon &amp; Theresa Brewbaker, &amp; Bernard &amp; Adeline Feldpausch, request the honor of your presence at a fundraising reception to support:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWHERE:&nbsp; Ayoub Residence<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6252 W. Walker Rd.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\nWHEN:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; June 23, 2010<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5PM -7:30PM<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAny Donation Appreciated<br />\r\nHors d&rsquo;oeuvres provided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease RSVP to Trebesh2010@gmail.com or call (989) 224-4389<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn lieu of attendance, please send donations to: Citizens for Trebesh4553 South US 27 &bull; St. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Trebesh_Fundraiser_1.jpg\">FOR AN INFORMATIONAL FLIER ABOUT THE EVENT CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n</a>',1),(1077,1077,'With just over 80 days left before the election on November 2 we are trying to reach as many people as we can to get people to the polls who are outraged with what has been happening in Lansing and Washington.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis may be our last opportunity to turn Michigan and the Country around. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis November\'s election is even more critical than most because the next legislature will be redrawing legislative districts for Congress,&nbsp; the Michigan House and Senate. If we fail to maintain control of at least one chamber in Lansing there is no telling what the progressive democrats will do to our state in the next 10 years.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhat I am asking you to do is forward this e-mail to people on your personal e-mail lists along with the link to our website. Hopefully by letting your friends know what is going on in Clinton County, Michigan, and Washington we can get the vote out and take our country back.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe update our website daily with news and information that is essential in keeping you informed about what is happening and how it will impact you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHere is the link to our website\'s home page.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWith Your Help We Will Win in 2010!<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1078,1078,'As you all know the St. Johns Mint Festival Parade is this Saturday, August 14. The parade&nbsp; will start at 10:00 am.&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will have Congressman Rogers (8th Congressional District), Representative Opsommer (93 House District), and Representative Calley (running for the 33rd Senate District) appearing in the parade and they are looking for walkers if any of you are available to help out.&nbsp; I have included the contacts for each of the legislators below if you would like to volunteer to walk. Your help would be greatly appreciated.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor Congressman Mike Rogers <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trevor Pittsley - 517.449.2197<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trevor@rogersforcongress.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor Representative Paul Opsommer <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brent Keilen - 517.927.9953<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor Representative Brian Calley<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; James Lower<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Campaign Manager Committee to Elect Brian Calley<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 616-902-4946<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; lowerja@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n2010 Grand Mint Parade Route<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nThe line up for the parade is at Oakview South Elementary School (corner of Townsend &amp; Clinton Avenue&nbsp; - 1400 S Clinton Avenue).&nbsp; The parade will proceed north on Clinton Avenue, west on Oak Street, north on Lansing Street, east on Sturgis Street, north on Oakland Street, west on M21 and then north on Clinton Avenue.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWith Your Help We Will Win in 2010!<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1080,1080,'CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY CONVENTION<br />\r\nAUGUST 12, 2010<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe following is a list of the 20 voting delegates and the 20 alternates to the state convention as determined by a vote of the elected precinct delegates from the August 2, primary election at the Clinton County Convention that was held on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Victor Township Hall in Clinton County.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION<br />\r\n(Alphabetical)<br />\r\n1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Patrick Anderson<br />\r\n2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nancy Bareham<br />\r\n3. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Phil Bareham<br />\r\n4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Paul Burns<br />\r\n5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bob Craig<br />\r\n6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monica Craig<br />\r\n7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim Fair<br />\r\n8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scott Hummel<br />\r\n9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alison Keilen<br />\r\n10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Angie Keilen<br />\r\n11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brent Keilen<br />\r\n12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vern Klassen<br />\r\n13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buck Kuisel<br />\r\n14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jenell Leonard<br />\r\n15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tom Leonard<br />\r\n16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shannon Schlegel<br />\r\n17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Val Vail-Shirey<br />\r\n18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Willis<br />\r\n19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sheri Willis<br />\r\n20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Randy Wood<br />\r\n<br />\r\nALTERNATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION<br />\r\n(Ranked)<br />\r\n1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adam Stacey<br />\r\n2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heather Wood<br />\r\n3. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Claude Vail<br />\r\n4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shirley Vail<br />\r\n5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Neil Anderson<br />\r\n6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mike Trebesh<br />\r\n7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Larry Meyer<br />\r\n8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bruce Harte<br />\r\n9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alan Nelson<br />\r\n10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chris McNeilly<br />\r\n11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tom Shields<br />\r\n12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Susan McNeilly<br />\r\n13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Andrew Messenger<br />\r\n14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; David McNeilly<br />\r\n15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ed Liebler<br />\r\n16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ruth Barnard<br />\r\n17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marnie Wills<br />\r\n18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vickie Messenger<br />\r\n19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sarah Lee Howard<br />\r\n20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chris Trudeau<br />',1),(1083,1083,'Hi Everyone,<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn a final push to get our candidates elected in November we are asking our republican constituency to consider writing letters to the editor for our republican candidates. We are looking to keep the names of our candidates in the local papers expressing why we feel they should be in office.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCandidates from Clinton County who would appreciate your support in the form of letters to the editor include:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Rep. Opsommer:&nbsp; His website will give you a good idea of  where he stands on issues: &nbsp;  &nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?District=93<br />\r\n&nbsp; Rep. Calley (Running for theAlan Cropsey\'s&nbsp; Senate seat): His websites will give you a good idea of where he stands on issues: <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; http://www.briancalley.com/<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; http://www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?District=087<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The statewide races will be important also and you can find links on our  website  (&nbsp;http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2010-candidate-information&nbsp;&nbsp;)  for the candidates for Secretary of State, Attorney General, and  Governor. We should concentrate on the SOS race after the primary  because the democrats are working hard to get control of the elections  process with George Soros money supporting their democrat candidate.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Only three of the seven county commissioners are being opposed in the general election. Listed below are the three&nbsp; commissioners who have opponents. If you need additional information on the commissioners we have included links to the candidate websites. Anything you can do to support these candidates or to write letters to the editor about them will help us retain control of the Clinton County Board of Commisioners.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jack&nbsp; Enderle -- District 5 <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href=\"http://jamiecloveradams.victorydiy.com/\"><em><strong>Jamie Clover Adams</strong></em></a> -- District 6<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.adamstacey.net/\"><em><strong>Adam C. Stacey</strong></em></a> -- District 7<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nI have included the PDF file with all of the submission information for  the various papers in the county along with their deadlines.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWITH&nbsp;YOUR&nbsp;HELP&nbsp;WE&nbsp;CAN&nbsp;WIN&nbsp;IN&nbsp;2010!<br />\r\nCLINTON&nbsp;COUNTY&nbsp;REPUBLICAN&nbsp;PARTY<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1084,1084,'<a href=\"/sites/default/files/LTE_submission.pdf\">sites/default/files/LTE_submission.pdf</a><br />',1),(1085,1085,'I&nbsp; forgot to include the Letter To The Editor submission and deadline information in the previous Newsletter I sent. Please find the PDF link attached.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/images/LTE_submission.pdf\">sites/default/files/images/LTE_submission.pdf</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI am sorry for the inconvenience.<br />\r\nCLINTON&nbsp;COUNTY&nbsp;REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />',1),(1086,1086,'Clinton County Precinct Delegates:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have posted the latest information regarding the candidates that are running for office on our website. This information includes an updated list of the candidates that we will be voting on at the state convention on August 28, 2010 for Attorney General,&nbsp; Secretary of State, Michigan Supreme Court,  State Board of Education, MSU Board of&nbsp; Trustees, U of M Board of  Regents and Wayne State Board of Governors. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2010-candidate-information<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCLINTON&nbsp;COUNTY REPUBLICAN&nbsp;PARTY<br />',1),(1088,1088,'CONVENTION DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBob Craig discovered one oversight regarding the MSU Board of Trustees on our website\'s candidate information page. Don Nugent is&nbsp; an incumbent member of the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University. He\'s been on the MSU Board for 16 years and is running for re-election. We inadvertently missed&nbsp; putting the &quot;Incumbent &quot; asterisk mark * next to his name on our Clinton County Republican Party website and state convention candidate information page. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nPLEASE FORGIVE OUR OMISSION.<br />\r\nCLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1104,1104,'With the Republican Primary next week there is a flurry of speculation regarding who will be on the ticket with Rick Snyder. We are looking for your input on how Clinton County republicans feel about potential running mates for the ticket.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nClick on the link below to our website and scroll to the bottom of the page to place your vote for the candidate of your choice.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRESULTS OF THE OPEN vs. CLOSED PRIMARY POLL<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe votes for whether Michigan should have an &quot;OPEN&quot; or &quot;CLOSED&quot; primary were very close with the final tally being 56% for a closed primary and 44% for an open primary.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks for supporting the CCRP!<br />\r\nWITH YOUR HELP WE CAN WIN IN 2010!<br />',1),(1114,1114,'Convention credentials WILL NOT BE MAILED to the delegates to the convention. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nCredentials can be picked up on the day of the convention, Saturday, August 28, 2010, at the Breslin Center. The schedule for obtaining credentials is as follows:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7:00 am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doors open to the Breslin Center<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7:00 am - 9:00 am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Voting &amp; Alternate Delegates check in<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; and pick up credentials<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8:30 am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plan on arriving NO LATER THAN 8:30 am<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10:00 am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; State Convention begins<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE!<br />\r\nTOGETHER WE CAN WIN IN 2010!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1128,1128,'We have updated the CCRP website with convention news and links to the candidate websites where you can obtain more information about our candidates for statewide office. The following are links to information on the following races:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;Governor/Secretary of State/Attorney General<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2010-gop-winning-ticket<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;Michigan Supreme Court<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/convention-picks-two-%E2%80%9Creal-conservative%E2%80%9D-court-nominees<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;MSU Board of Trustees<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/don-nugent-was-great-msu-trustee<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe also anticipate that we will have the details on the 33rd Senate District candidate replacement process late on Monday, August 30. Once we have that information we will be sending out the details from our listserv to everyone that is on our CCRP electronic mailing list. We will also be posting the information on our website.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1132,1132,'(This following article is courtesy of MIRS -- Michigan Information &amp; Research Service from a posting on their website&nbsp; http://www.mirsnews.com/ from Tuesday, August 31, 2010)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWednesday Eyed For 33rd District Convention<br />\r\nIt appears 126 Republican Party officials from four mid-Michigan counties will determine at a 7 p.m. closed-to-the-public Wednesday meeting who will replace Rep. Brian CALLEY as the Republican nominee in the 33rd Senate District.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA meeting held this evening to set the ground rules for the special convention, of sorts, involved the Republican chairs of Clinton, Ionia, Isabella and Montcalm counties and Michigan Republican Party (MRP) Chair Ron WEISER. The group decided that on Wednesday, 30 votes would come from Clinton and Isabella counties each. Another 29 would come from Ionia and 37 would come from Montcalm, according to the agreement reached tonight a source told MIRS.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMRP spokeswoman Jennifer HOFF confirmed the meeting is tentatively scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday and that she would formally release details of the process on Tuesday after information had been shared with county Republican officials and the candidates. She stressed that nothing is official at this point.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nStrictly going by the numbers, the breakdown would seem to benefit former Rep. Judy EMMONS, who represented Montcalm and half of Ionia in the Legislature. The other two candidates actively seeking the nomination -- former Rep. Scott HUMMEL and Michael TRESBESH of DeWitt -- are both from Clinton, the county that received the lowest number of delegates.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhoever receives 50 percent of the votes plus one of the present executive committee members will receive the nomination. If no candidate receives 50 percent plus one on the first ballot, there will be a runoff.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNo final decision has been made on the location of the meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nToday\'s meeting to set the ground rules revolved around a state statute (168.169) that would seem to leave the power of naming replacement for Calley, who is now the Republicans\' lieutenant governor nominee, to the executive committees of the counties involved.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe debate in the room revolved around whether it was fair that Montcalm, the county that had only the third-highest number of Republican voters participating in the August primary (6,418), received 37 votes while Clinton, which had, by far, the highest number of votes (10,311), should only receive 30, a source told MIRS.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI only had 7,058 GOP votes in the primary and Isabella had 5,942.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHowever, state law speaks to the county parties\' executive committees filling the appointment and Montcalm happens to have 37 people on their executive committee while Clinton only has 30. To prevent a potential lawsuit down the line, the decision was made to keep the structure as is.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhoever emerges from the mini-convention , which is tentatively not open to the press, will face Democrat James HOISINGTON, a 52-year-old golf course manager who once worked as a factory laborer. The district has a 54.3 percent Republican base, which gives the Republican nominee a large advantage going into the General Election.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe campaigning for the position has been fast and furious among the three candidates in the past week, when it became clear Calley was seriously being considered for the post. Trebesh was on the Michael Patrick SHIELS radio show this morning, saying he should receive the nod since he received 12,848 votes (43 percent) in the primary. He also released a poll that showed a plurality of voters of the 33rd District would prefer him be the nominee.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMeanwhile, Hummel was talking to county officials across the district about his candidacy this afternoon. And Emmons was working the phones, beating down false rumors that she was getting out of the race or only using her candidacy to squeeze an appointment out of Rick SNYDER, if he were elected governor.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;Those rumors are all false. The people I represented in the House were my people,&quot; she said. &quot;Nobody ever worked harder for them in the Legislature.&quot;<br />',1),(1139,1139,'We have posted two stories on our website regarding the Calley replacement process. One of the banner stories is from MIRS titled: &ldquo;MIRS Report On Calley Replacement.&rdquo; The story is an analysis of what transpired Monday night at the State Party headquarters in Lansing between the State Party and the County Chairs. To see the story click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/mirs-report-calley-replacement<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe second banner item that has been posted is from Tom Leonard, CCRP County Chair, it outlines the details of the actual selection process. The following is a link to that story item:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/33rd-senate-district-candidate-replacement-information<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHopefully this will help to clarify the process for everyone.<br />\r\nCLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1143,1143,'lsdkjflksdjfkljsdf<br />',1),(1161,1161,'The United States Senate seat currently held by Debbie Stabenow will be on the 2012 ballot. If you were to pick a republican candidate to run against her today, who would you choose:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo place your vote in our new poll click on the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />',1),(1182,1182,'&quot;Harvest The Votes&quot; FUNDRAISER<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe CCRP will&nbsp; be holding our last fundraiser of 2010 at &quot;The Mint Banquet Center&quot; at 200 N. Clinton Avenue in downtown St. Johns, on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Clinton County Republican party invites you to attend our Fall Fundraiser and meet Lieutenant Governor candidate Brian Calley and other State and Local candidates. The proceeds from the event will be used to assist State and Local Republican candidates with their election campaigns.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe cost of the event is: $25.00 per person prior to October 15th or $30.00 after October 15th at the door ($15.00 for students)&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nPlease RSVP by October 15, 2010 to Vern Klassen at klassenv@gmail.com. Any questions should be directed to Vern Klassen.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/fall_fundraiser_p2_rev4.pdf\"><em><strong>FOR THE EVENT FLYER AND A REGISTRATION FORM CLICK ON THIS LINK</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you have any questions please feel free to call:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vern Klassen, Clinton County Republican Party, Fund Raising Chair (517-974-0024)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1185,1185,'POLL RESULTS FOR OPEN MICHIGAN U.S. SENATE SEAT IN 2012:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTION:<br />\r\nWhat Republican should run against Senator Debbie Stabenow for the United States Senate seat from Michigan in 2012?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\nPete Hoekstra&nbsp; -- 37%<br />\r\nMike Rogers&nbsp; --&nbsp; 30%<br />\r\nJohn Engler&nbsp; --&nbsp; 17%<br />\r\nCandice Miller&nbsp; --&nbsp; 7%<br />\r\nNONE OF THE ABOVE&nbsp; --&nbsp; 7%<br />\r\nThaddeus McCotter&nbsp; --&nbsp; 2%<br />\r\nMike Bouchard&nbsp; --&nbsp; 0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTake our New Poll about the effect of the Tea Party.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTION: (Click on the &ldquo;Question&rdquo; link to vote in this poll)<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">Do You Feel the Tea Party is helping or hurting the Republican Party?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1193,1193,'Stay updated on current events and important news that affects your life. The CCRP posts new information daily on our website to keep you informed on what is happening in Clinton County, Lansing, and in Washington that will impact your life.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOnly by staying informed can we keep our elected officials accountable for their actions:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor the latest news and information from our website click on the links below:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-fall-fundraiser-october-20-2010\"><em><strong>Harvest The Votes &ndash; CCRP Fall Fundraiser</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/diane-zuker-%E2%80%93clerk-year\"><em><strong>Clinton County Clerk Diane Zuker named &ldquo;Clerk of the Year&rdquo;!</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/justice-young-endorsed-farm-bureau\"><em><strong>Farm Bureau Endorses Justice Robert Young!</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/10th-amendment-rights-rally-101010\"><em><strong>10th Amendment Rights Rally on 10/10/10!</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1210,1210,'The poll results are in for the latest poll. The question was:<br />\r\nDo You Feel the Tea Party is helping or hurting the Republican Party?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 71% HELPING<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24% HURTING<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5% HAS HAD NO EFFECT<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW TAX ABATEMENT POLL:<br />\r\nMichigan continues to give tax abatements to businesses costing taxpayers millions of dollars in lost tax revenue. The new poll question asks your opinion on what should Michigan do regarding this policy.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL QUESTION &amp; LINK:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-continue-grant-tax-abatements-michigan-businesses\">Should Michigan continue to grant tax abatements to Michigan businesses?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nELECTION DAY &ndash; NOVEMBER 2, 2010!<br />\r\nWith just 35 days before Election Day we need to make sure we work to get the people out to vote for our candidates. This election could well be the most important election in your lifetime. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nEveryone who votes knows who is running for Governor but as you go down the rest of the ballot many of us know less and less about the candidates. We need to get the message out regarding the statewide and Clinton County candidates. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe need your help to elect:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; STATEWIDE CANDIDATES:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.rickformichigan.com/\">Rick Snyder for Governor</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.billschuette.com/\">Bill Schuette for Attorney General</a><br />\r\n&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.rj4mi.com/\"> Ruth Johnson for Secretary of State</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://justicebobyoung.com/\"> Justice Robert P. Young for Michigan Supreme Court </a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.marybethkellyforjustice.com/\">&nbsp;Judge Mary Beth Kelly for Michigan Supreme Court</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://breslinformsu.com/\">Brian Breslin for MSU Board of Trustees</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.lyonsformsu.com/\">Mitch Lyons for MSU Board of Trustees</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eileen Weiser for State Board of Education<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.drzeile.net/\">Dr. Richard Zeile for State Board of Education</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://fischernewmanforregent.com/\">Andrea Fischer Newman for U of M Board of Regents</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://richnerforregent.com/delegate_letter.html\">Andrew Richner for U of M Board of Regents</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diane Dunaskiss&nbsp; for Wayne State Board of Governors<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.daniallekarmanos.com/\">Danialle Karmanos for Wayne State Board of Governors<br />\r\n</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CLINTON COUNTY CANDIDATES<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.mikerogers.house.gov/\">Mike Rogers - 8th Congressional District</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Judy Emmons&nbsp; 33rd Michigan Senate District<br />\r\n&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href=\"http://benglardon.com/\">&nbsp;Ben Glardon for 85th Michigan House District</a><br />\r\n&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?District=93\">Paul Opsommer for 93rd Michigan House District<br />\r\n</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;County Commissioners &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;District 1&nbsp;&nbsp; -- Dave Pohl (unopposed in general election)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;District 2&nbsp; -- Larry Martin&nbsp;&nbsp; (unopposed in general election)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;District 3 --&nbsp; Bruce DeLong&nbsp; --&nbsp; (unopposed in general election)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;District 4&nbsp; -- Jack Enderle<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;District 5&nbsp; -- Bob Showers &nbsp; (unopposed in general election)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://jamiecloveradams.victorydiy.com/\">District 6&nbsp; -- Jamie Clover Adams</a><br />\r\n&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.adamstacey.net/\"> District 7&nbsp; --&nbsp; Adam Stacey&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nHELP IN WRITING LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:<br />\r\nWe are still looking for volunteers to write letters to the editor or to sign previously written letters for local and statewide candidates. We need to keep our candidates names before the voters to keep them aware of whom they need to vote for. If you would be willing to help out please e-mail sgwillis1945i@gmail.com and someone will contact you. If you want to send a letter on your own we have attached an informational sheet with this e-mail with letter to the editor submission instructions and election submission deadlines.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOnce Again, Thanks For Your Help!<br />\r\nWith Your Help We Can RESTORE RESPONSIBILITY IN GOVERNMENT!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1220,1220,'&lt;html xmlns:o=&quot;urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office&quot;<br />\r\nxmlns:w=&quot;urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word&quot;<br />\r\nxmlns=&quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40&quot;&gt;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&lt;head&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;meta name=Title<br />\r\ncontent=&quot;We have heard the statement from the President over and over again that &ldquo;If you like your current health care you won&rsquo;t need to&quot;&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;meta name=Keywords content=&quot;&quot;&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;meta http-equiv=Content-Type content=&quot;text/html; charset=macintosh&quot;&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;meta name=ProgId content=Word.Document&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;meta name=Generator content=&quot;Microsoft Word 10&quot;&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;meta name=Originator content=&quot;Microsoft Word 10&quot;&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;link rel=File-List href=&quot;We%20have%20heard%20the%20stateme_files/filelist.xml&quot;&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;title&gt;We have heard the statement from the President over and over again that<br />\r\n&ldquo;If you like your current health care you won&rsquo;t need to&lt;/title&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;&lt;xml&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&lt;o:DocumentProperties&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;o:Template&gt;Normal&lt;/o:Template&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;o:LastAuthor&gt;Steve Willis&lt;/o:LastAuthor&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;o:Revision&gt;1&lt;/o:Revision&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;o:Created&gt;2010-09-30T13:53:00Z&lt;/o:Created&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;o:LastSaved&gt;2010-09-30T14:32:00Z&lt;/o:LastSaved&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;o:Pages&gt;1&lt;/o:Pages&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;o:Company&gt;Harte Blooms&lt;/o:Company&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;o:Lines&gt;1&lt;/o:Lines&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;o:Paragraphs&gt;1&lt;/o:Paragraphs&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;o:Version&gt;10.260&lt;/o:Version&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&lt;/o:DocumentProperties&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;/xml&gt;&lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;&lt;xml&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&lt;w:WordDocument&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery&gt;0&lt;/w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery&gt;0&lt;/w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &lt;w:UseMarginsForDrawingGridOrigin/&gt;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&lt;/w:WordDocument&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;/xml&gt;&lt;![endif]--&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;style&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;!--<br />\r\n&nbsp;/* Style Definitions */<br />\r\np.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; {mso-style-parent:&quot;&quot;;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; margin:0in;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; margin-bottom:.0001pt;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; mso-pagination:widow-orphan;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; font-size:12.0pt;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; font-family:Times;}<br />\r\n@page Section1<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; {size:8.5in 11.0in;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; mso-header-margin:.5in;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; mso-footer-margin:.5in;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; mso-paper-source:0;}<br />\r\ndiv.Section1<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; {page:Section1;}<br />\r\n--&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;/style&gt;<br />\r\n&lt;/head&gt;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&lt;body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US style=\'tab-interval:.5in\'&gt;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&lt;div class=Section1&gt;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;We have heard the statement from the President over and over<br />\r\nagain that &ldquo;If you like your current health care you won&rsquo;t need to change it<br />\r\nunder the new health care legislation&rdquo;. 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If you would like to helo out by placing a sign in your yard or property we have set up four locations within the county where you can pick them up.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe follwoing are the locations where you can pick up the signs including directions and the location of the signs:<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nSoutheastern Clinton County (Bath Township)<br />\r\nSteve &amp; Sheri Willis Residence<br />\r\n4789 Drumheller Road<br />\r\nBath, MI 48808<br />\r\ne-mail: sgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nC: 517-281-4458<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located next to a small garage near the back of the driveway.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMAP: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Bath&amp;state=MI&amp;address=4789+Drumheller+Rd&amp;zipcode=48808-8727&amp;country=US&amp;latitude=42.80587&amp;longitude=-84.46637&amp;geocode=ADDRESS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nSouth Central Clinton County (DeWitt Township)<br />\r\nTom &amp; Jenell Leonard Residence<br />\r\n14840 Robinwood Dr.<br />\r\nLansing, MI 48906<br />\r\ne-mail: tleonard28@gmail.com<br />\r\nC: 810-730-7007<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Tom &amp; Jenell Leonard\'s front porch.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMAP: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Lansing&amp;state=MI&amp;address=14840+Robinwood+Dr&amp;zipcode=48906-9230&amp;country=US&amp;latitude=42.80101&amp;longitude=-84.59671&amp;geocode=ADDRESS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nEast Central Clinton County (Ovid Township)<br />\r\nBob &amp; Monica Craig Residence<br />\r\n812 W. Park St.<br />\r\nSt. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Bob &amp; Monica Craig\'s front porch.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Saint+Johns&amp;state=MI&amp;address=812+W+Park+St&amp;zipcode=48879-1762&amp;country=US&amp;latitude=42.99727&amp;longitude=-84.57211&amp;geocode=ADDRESS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nCentral Clinton County (City of St. Johns)<br />\r\nVern Klassen\'s Residence<br />\r\n4153 E. M-21<br />\r\nSt. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\nklassenv@gmail.com<br />\r\nH: (989) 224-3664<br />\r\nC: (517) 974-0024<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Vern\'s front porch or call to make arrangements for pick up.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Saint+Johns&amp;state=MI&amp;address=4153+E+M+21&amp;zipcode=48879-9006&amp;country=US&amp;latitude=43.00074&amp;longitude=-84.48058&amp;geocode=ADDRESS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nThanks For You r Help!<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1240,1240,'We have received aan allotment of SNYDER/CALLEY yard signs from state party headquarters. If you would like to helo out by placing a sign in your yard or property we have set up four locations within the county where you can pick them up.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe follwoing are the locations where you can pick up the signs including directions and the location of the signs:<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nSoutheastern Clinton County (Bath Township)<br />\r\nSteve &amp; Sheri Willis\' Residence<br />\r\n4789 Drumheller Road<br />\r\nBath, MI 48808<br />\r\ne-mail: sgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nC: 517-281-4458<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located next to a small garage near the back of the driveway.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMAP: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Bath&amp;state=MI&amp;address=4789+Drumheller+Rd&amp;zipcode=48808-8727&amp;country=US&amp;latitude=42.80587&amp;longitude=-84.46637&amp;geocode=ADDRESS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nSouth Central Clinton County (DeWitt Township)<br />\r\nTom &amp; Jenell Leonard\'s Residence<br />\r\n14840 Robinwood Dr.<br />\r\nLansing, MI 48906<br />\r\ne-mail: tleonard28@gmail.com<br />\r\nC: 810-730-7007<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Tom &amp; Jenell Leonard\'s front porch.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMAP: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Lansing&amp;state=MI&amp;address=14840+Robinwood+Dr&amp;zipcode=48906-9230&amp;country=US&amp;latitude=42.80101&amp;longitude=-84.59671&amp;geocode=ADDRESS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nEast Central Clinton County (Ovid Township)<br />\r\nBob &amp; Monica Craig\'s Residence<br />\r\n812 W. Park St.<br />\r\nSt. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Bob &amp; Monica Craig\'s front porch.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Saint+Johns&amp;state=MI&amp;address=812+W+Park+St&amp;zipcode=48879-1762&amp;country=US&amp;latitude=42.99727&amp;longitude=-84.57211&amp;geocode=ADDRESS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nCentral Clinton County (City of St. Johns)<br />\r\nVern &amp; Suzanne Klassen\'s Residence<br />\r\n4153 E. M-21<br />\r\nSt. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\nklassenv@gmail.com<br />\r\nH: (989) 224-3664<br />\r\nC: (517) 974-0024<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Vern &amp; Suzanne\'s front porch or call to make arrangements for pick up.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMAP: <br />\r\nhttp://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Saint+Johns&amp;state=MI&amp;address=4153+E+M+21&amp;zipcode=48879-9006&amp;country=US&amp;latitude=43.00074&amp;longitude=-84.48058&amp;geocode=ADDRESS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nThanks For Your Help!<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1241,1241,'Buck Kuisel had aortic heart value replacement surgery on Wednesday and is recovering in the ICU at Sparrow Hospital. He will be in ICU for another day or two and then will have another few days in the hospital. I am sure he would appreciate your continued prayers and/or a card with your best wishes for his recovery.<br />',1),(1246,1246,'POLL&nbsp;RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Here are reults of the latest poll which posted the question:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould Michigan continue to grant tax abatements to Michigan Businesses?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n60%&nbsp; -&nbsp; No - All businesses should be treated equally<br />\r\n27%&nbsp; -&nbsp; Yes - with accountability/performance conditions<br />\r\n13%&nbsp; -&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes<br />\r\n0%&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes - under special circumstances<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW&nbsp;POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Should congress continue the practice of attaching &quot;spending&quot; earmarks to other legislation?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eliminate all earmarks<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keep some earmarks<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Leave earmark process the same<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CLICK ON&nbsp;THIS&nbsp;LINK&nbsp;TO&nbsp;VOTE:<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-congress-continue-practice-attaching-spending-earmarks-other-legislation<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1251,1251,'10th AMENDMENT RALLY NEWS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA 10th Amendment Rally was held at the Michigan State Capitol on Sunday, October 10. Several statewide Republican candidates spoke to the issue of State\'s Rights and how the federal government in is encroaching on those rights everyday.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nClick on this link to see <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em><strong>videos</strong></em></span></a> by Secretary of State candidate Ruth Johnson, Representative Paul Opsommer from the 93rd Michigan House District and from RFID expert Mark Lerner.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTenth Amendment: &quot;The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSYNDER/BERNERO DEBATE ANALYSIS<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRick Synder and Verg Bernero held their only debate on Sunday night. For an analysis of the debate from mlive.com click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/10/in_only_governors_race_debate.html<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCLINTON&nbsp;COUNTY REPUBLICAN&nbsp;PARTY<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1252,1252,'<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI have received additional yard signs from state party headquarters for:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Supreme Court Justice Robert Young/Judge Mary Beth Kelley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Secretary of State Candidate Ruth Johnson<br />\r\n&nbsp; Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuuette<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI still have signs for:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Rick Snyder/Brian Calley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Congressman Mike Rogers<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you would like to help out by placing a sign in your yard or on your property you can pick them up at:<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nSteve &amp; Sheri Willis\' Residence<br />\r\n4789 Drumheller Road<br />\r\nBath, MI 48808<br />\r\ne-mail: sgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nC: 517-281-4458<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located next to a small garage near the back of the driveway.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMAP:<br />\r\nhttp://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Bath&amp;state=MI&amp;address=4789+Drumheller+Rd&amp;zipcode=48808-8727&amp;country=US&amp;latitude=42.80587&amp;longitude=-84.46637&amp;geocode=ADDRESS<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nThanks For Your Help!<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1253,1253,'SNYDER/CALLEY, SCHUETTE, JOHNSON, ROGERS&nbsp; &amp;&nbsp; YOUNG YARD SIGNS AVAILABLE<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI have received additional yard signs from state party headquarters for:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Supreme Court Justice Robert Young/Judge Mary Beth Kelley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Secretary of State Candidate Ruth Johnson<br />\r\n&nbsp; Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuuette<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI still have signs for:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Rick Snyder/Brian Calley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Congressman Mike Rogers<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you would like to help out by placing a sign in your yard or on your property you can pick them up at:<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nSteve &amp; Sheri Willis\' Residence<br />\r\n4789 Drumheller Road<br />\r\nBath, MI 48808<br />\r\ne-mail: sgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nC: 517-281-4458<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located next to a small garage near the back of the driveway.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMAP:<br />\r\nhttp://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Bath&amp;state=MI&amp;address=4789+Drumheller+Rd&amp;zipcode=48808-8727&amp;country=US&amp;latitude=42.80587&amp;longitude=-84.46637&amp;geocode=ADDRESS<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nThanks For Your Help!<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1259,1259,'CCRP OCTOBER&nbsp;EXECUTIVE&nbsp;COMMITTEE&nbsp;MEETING:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp; There will be NO&nbsp;MONTHLY&nbsp;MEETING on&nbsp; Thursday, October 21.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP CCRP COUNTY&nbsp;CONVENTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe county convention called for in the bylaws, will be called on:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; WHEN: Thursday, November 18th.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; WERE: Clinton County Courthouse<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TIME: 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\nAt that convention, we will choose 16 new executive committee members as  well as our Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor the rules regulating the convention and the selection process click on the following link:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/clinton-county-republican-bylaws<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMUST&nbsp;WATCH&nbsp;VIDEO:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe is a great video on Michigan\'s ONE&nbsp;CHANCE to FIX&nbsp;MICHIGAN on youtube. To view the video click on the following link:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2cs4Z6V3yU<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1264,1264,'--------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nCCRP OCTOBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There will be NO MONTHLY MEETING on&nbsp; Thursday, October 21.<br />\r\n--------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nCCRP CCRP COUNTY CONVENTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The county convention called for in the bylaws, will be called on:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WHEN: Thursday, November 18th.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WERE: Clinton County Courthouse<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TIME: 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At that convention, we will choose 16 new executive committee members as well as our Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; For the rules regulating the convention and the selection process click on the following link:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/clinton-county-republican-bylaws<br />\r\n--------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nMUST WATCH VIDEO:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The is a great video on Michigan\'s ONE CHANCE to FIX MICHIGAN on youtube. To view the video click on the following link:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2cs4Z6V3yU<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1265,1265,'--------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nCCRP OCTOBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There will be NO MONTHLY MEETING on&nbsp; Thursday, October 21.<br />\r\n--------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nCCRP CCRP COUNTY CONVENTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The county convention called for in the bylaws, will be called on:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WHEN: Thursday, November 18th.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WERE: Clinton County Courthouse<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TIME: 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At that convention, we will choose 16 new executive committee members as well as our Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; For the rules regulating the convention and the selection process click on the following link:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/clinton-county-republican-bylaws<br />\r\n--------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nMUST WATCH VIDEO:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The is a great video on Michigan\'s ONE CHANCE to FIX MICHIGAN on youtube. To view the video click on the following link:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2cs4Z6V3yU<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1273,1273,'With a little more than a week before the election we need to keep the pressure on to get the vote out for our candidates.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRick Snyder&rsquo;s lead has gone down over the last week and the Democrats are bringing in the big names like former President Bill Clinton to push their candidates in the next 10 days. Clinton will be appearing at stops in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Battle Creek to campaign for Bernero, Schauer and Dingell.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe need to do everything we can to keep these people from being elected or reelected to office.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe race for Secretary of State is very close and we MUST MAKE SURE that Ruth Johnson wins that election by getting our friends and neighbors to the polls to vote for her and the other republican candidates on the ticket.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nFINAL WALK DAY FOR ADAM STACEY &amp; JAMIE CLOVER ADAMS<br />\r\n&nbsp; Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 to 12:30 will be the final walk days before the elections. Walk details and locations will be released later this week.<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYARD SIGNS STILL AVAILABLE AT:<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nSouth Eastern Clinton County (Bath Township)<br />\r\nSteve &amp; Sheri Willis\' Residence<br />\r\n4789 Drumheller Road<br />\r\nBath, MI 48808<br />\r\ne-mail: sgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nC: 517-281-4458<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSIGNS AT THIS LOCATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Supreme Court Justice Robert Young/Judge Mary Beth Kelley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Secretary of State Candidate Ruth Johnson<br />\r\n&nbsp; Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuette<br />\r\n&nbsp; Rick Snyder/Brian Calley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Congressman Mike Rogers<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located next to a small garage near the back of the driveway.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nSouth Central Clinton County (DeWitt Township)<br />\r\nTom &amp; Jenell Leonard\'s Residence<br />\r\n14840 Robinwood Dr.<br />\r\nLansing, MI 48906<br />\r\ne-mail: tleonard28@gmail.com<br />\r\nC: 810-730-7007<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSIGNS AT THIS LOCATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Supreme Court Justice Robert Young/Judge Mary Beth Kelley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Secretary of State Candidate Ruth Johnson<br />\r\n&nbsp; Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuette<br />\r\n&nbsp; Rick Snyder/Brian Calley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Congressman Mike Rogers<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Tom &amp; Jenell Leonard\'s front porch.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nCentral Clinton County (City of St. Johns)<br />\r\nBob &amp; Monica Craig\'s Residence<br />\r\n812 W. Park St.<br />\r\nSt. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSIGNS AT THIS LOCATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuette<br />\r\n&nbsp; Rick Snyder/Brian Calley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Judy Emmons for State Senate<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Bob &amp; Monica Craig\'s front porch.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nEast Central Clinton County (Ovid Township)<br />\r\nVern &amp; Suzanne Klassen\'s Residence<br />\r\n4153 E. M-21<br />\r\nSt. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\nklassenv@gmail.com<br />\r\nH: (989) 224-3664<br />\r\nC: (517) 974-0024<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSIGNS AT THIS LOCATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuette<br />\r\n&nbsp; Rick Snyder/Brian Calley<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Vern &amp; Suzanne\'s front porch or call to make arrangements for pick up.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nThanks For Your Help!<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1274,1274,'With a little more than a week before the election we need to keep the pressure on to get the vote out for our candidates.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRick Snyder&rsquo;s lead has gone down over the last week and the Democrats are bringing in the big names like former President Bill Clinton to push their candidates in the next 10 days. Clinton will be appearing at stops in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Battle Creek to campaign for Bernero, Schauer and Dingell.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe need to do everything we can to keep these people from being elected or reelected to office.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe race for Secretary of State is very close and we MUST MAKE SURE that Ruth Johnson wins that election by getting our friends and neighbors to the polls to vote for her and the other republican candidates on the ticket.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nFINAL WALK DAY FOR ADAM STACEY &amp; JAMIE CLOVER ADAMS<br />\r\n&nbsp; Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 to 12:30 will be the final walk day before the election. Walk details and locations will be released later this week -- YOUR HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYARD SIGNS STILL AVAILABLE AT:<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nSouth Eastern Clinton County (Bath Township)<br />\r\nSteve &amp; Sheri Willis\' Residence<br />\r\n4789 Drumheller Road<br />\r\nBath, MI 48808<br />\r\ne-mail: sgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nC: 517-281-4458<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSIGNS AT THIS LOCATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Supreme Court Justice Robert Young/Judge Mary Beth Kelley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Secretary of State Candidate Ruth Johnson<br />\r\n&nbsp; Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuette<br />\r\n&nbsp; Rick Snyder/Brian Calley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Congressman Mike Rogers<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located next to a small garage near the back of the driveway.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nSouth Central Clinton County (DeWitt Township)<br />\r\nTom &amp; Jenell Leonard\'s Residence<br />\r\n14840 Robinwood Dr.<br />\r\nLansing, MI 48906<br />\r\ne-mail: tleonard28@gmail.com<br />\r\nC: 810-730-7007<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSIGNS AT THIS LOCATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Supreme Court Justice Robert Young/Judge Mary Beth Kelley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Secretary of State Candidate Ruth Johnson<br />\r\n&nbsp; Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuette<br />\r\n&nbsp; Rick Snyder/Brian Calley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Congressman Mike Rogers<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Tom &amp; Jenell Leonard\'s front porch.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nCentral Clinton County (City of St. Johns)<br />\r\nBob &amp; Monica Craig\'s Residence<br />\r\n812 W. Park St.<br />\r\nSt. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSIGNS AT THIS LOCATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuette<br />\r\n&nbsp; Rick Snyder/Brian Calley<br />\r\n&nbsp; Judy Emmons for State Senate<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Bob &amp; Monica Craig\'s front porch.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nEast Central Clinton County (Ovid Township)<br />\r\nVern &amp; Suzanne Klassen\'s Residence<br />\r\n4153 E. M-21<br />\r\nSt. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\nklassenv@gmail.com<br />\r\nH: (989) 224-3664<br />\r\nC: (517) 974-0024<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSIGNS AT THIS LOCATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Attorney General Candidate Bill Schuette<br />\r\n&nbsp; Rick Snyder/Brian Calley<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigns are located on Vern &amp; Suzanne\'s front porch or call to make arrangements for pick up.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nThanks For Your Help!<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1280,1280,'<div class=\"title\">THE LAST&nbsp;POLL&nbsp;QUESTION WAS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould congress continue the practice of attaching &quot;spending&quot; earmarks to other legislation?</div>\r\n<div class=\"text\">RESULTS: <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eliminate all earmarks......&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ..100%</div>\r\n<div class=\"text\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keep some earmarks......................0%</div>\r\n<div class=\"text\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Leave earmark process the same...0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW&nbsp;POLL REGARDING&nbsp;REPEAL&nbsp;OF&nbsp;THE&nbsp;17th AMENDMENT:<br />\r\nHISTORY of 17th Amendment:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Seventeenth Amendment (Amendment XVII) to the United States Constitution established direct election of United States Senators by popular vote. The amendment supersedes Article I, Section 3, Clauses 1 and 2 of the Constitution, under which Senators were elected by state legislatures. It also alters the procedure for filling vacancies in the Senate, to be consistent with the method of election. It was adopted on April 8, 1913.<br />\r\n17th AMENDMENT:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL&nbsp;QUESTION:<br />\r\nShould the 17th amendment to the U.S. Constitution for selecting U.S. Senators&nbsp; be repealed?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCLICK&nbsp;ON&nbsp;THIS&nbsp;LINK&nbsp;TO&nbsp;VOTE:<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-17th-amendment-us-constitution-selecting-us-senators-be-repealed</div>',1),(1291,1291,'ONE MORE DAY!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEWS FROM THE SNYDER/CALLEY CAMPAIGN ON THE ROAD IN PORTLAND:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSEE &lsquo;&rsquo;Our Next Governor&rdquo; Rick Snyder in this video from the Cheeky Monkeys Coffeehouse and Bakery in Portland from today (November 1, 2010)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlacDnI6EGM<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGET OUT THE VOTE!!!!!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have one more day before we reach Election Day 2010! We need to reach as many of our friends and family in the next 24 hours to make sure that they go to the polls and vote for REAL CHANGE not what the progressive democrats have been pushing down our throats over the last 18 months.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have an opportunity to put people in office who represent the beliefs and interests of the &lsquo;&rsquo;MAJORITY&rsquo;&rsquo; of the people in OUR STATE and COUNTRY.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor a reminder of who the progressive democrats are and the damage they have caused us watch the following videos:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA VIDEO on President Obama&rsquo;s accomplishments:<br />\r\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLlF5YMf7Yc<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA VIDEO on President Obama&rsquo;s skin in the game cuts and their impact:<br />\r\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWt8hTayupE<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE DEMOCRATS ARE TRYING TO STOP OUR MOMENTUM!<br />\r\nDON&rsquo;T LET IT HAPPEN!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1292,1292,'ONE MORE DAY!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEWS FROM THE SNYDER/CALLEY CAMPAIGN ON THE ROAD IN PORTLAND:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSEE &lsquo;&rsquo;Our Next Governor&rdquo; Rick Snyder in this video from the Cheeky Monkeys Coffeehouse and Bakery in Portland from today (November 1, 2010)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlacDnI6EGM<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGET OUT THE VOTE!!!!!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have one more day before we reach Election Day 2010! We need to reach as many of our friends and family in the next 24 hours to make sure that they go to the polls and vote for REAL CHANGE not what the progressive democrats have been pushing down our throats over the last 18 months.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have an opportunity to put people in office who represent the beliefs and interests of the &lsquo;&rsquo;MAJORITY&rsquo;&rsquo; of the people in OUR STATE and COUNTRY.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor a reminder of who the progressive democrats are and the damage they have caused us watch the following videos:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA VIDEO on President Obama&rsquo;s accomplishments:<br />\r\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLlF5YMf7Yc<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA VIDEO on President Obama&rsquo;s skin in the game cuts and their impact:<br />\r\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWt8hTayupE<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE DEMOCRATS ARE TRYING TO STOP OUR MOMENTUM!<br />\r\nDON&rsquo;T LET IT HAPPEN!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1300,1300,'test body<br />',1),(1301,1301,'POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\nIt would appear that the republicans in Clinton County are not in favor of repealing the 17th amendment and reverting back to the original constitution.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE QUESTION WAS:<br />\r\nShould the 17th amendment to the U.S. Constitution for selecting U.S. Senators be repealed?<br />\r\nYes .............. 31% <br />\r\nNo ................69%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI just can\'t let the issue go so let\'s try another approach.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nShould U.S. Senators be subject to be recalled in a way other than by their peers?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amend U.S. Constitution to allow voters to recall Senators.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amend U.S. Constitution to change terms from 6 years to 4 years.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amend U.S. Constitution to establish term limits.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do not change existing rules.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-us-senators-be-subject-be-recalled-way-other-their-peers\">CLICK HERE TO VOTE</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE CCRP<br />',2),(1302,1302,'Is It Time To Relax and Bask In The GOP Victory?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is easy to be the underdog and complain about the people in power but it isn&rsquo;t easy to have that responsibility yourself.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;The People&quot; have spoken and the &quot;Republicans&quot; now have an opportunity they can&rsquo;t afford to fritter away because if the populace doesn&rsquo;t see a change in the direction of our state and country the newly elected will be looking for new jobs in 2012.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1303,1303,'It is easy to be the underdog and complain about the people in power but it isn\'t easy to have that responsibility yourself.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;The People&quot; have spoken and the &quot;Republicans&quot; now have an opportunity they can\'t afford to fritter away because if the populace doesn\'t see a change in the direction of our state and country the newly elected will be looking for new jobs in 2012.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt isn\'t often that you get a second chance let\'s hope they don\'t waste it. The people want:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Smaller government<br />\r\n&nbsp; Fiscal Responsibility (A Balanced Budget Amendment)<br />\r\n&nbsp; No More mandates (Funded or unfunded)<br />\r\n&nbsp; No more earmarks (NO PORK)<br />\r\n&nbsp; Accountability to the voters<br />\r\n&nbsp; Honoring of States Rights<br />\r\n&nbsp; Enforcement of existing immigration laws<br />\r\n&nbsp; Repeal of Obamacare<br />\r\n&nbsp; A sensible energy policy (NO CAP &amp; TRADE)<br />\r\n&nbsp; A stable monetary policy (NO MONITIZING THE DEBT)<br />\r\n&nbsp; No &quot;Coercive Unionization&quot; (Card Check)<br />\r\n&nbsp; No national ID (RFID)<br />\r\n&nbsp; No rule by fiat (Presidential Executive Orders)<br />\r\n&nbsp; No restriction on &quot;Free Speech&quot; (The Fairness Doctrine)<br />\r\n&nbsp; ...And Many More!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf we want to remain a free country and retain the rights and freedoms that were guaranteed to us by our constitution it is essential that these issues be addressed.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is our responsibility to be aware of what our elected officials are doing for and to us and to let them know when we feel they are straying from the path they were elected to follow. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is imperative that we make it clear to them that they work for us and serve at &quot;The pleasure of the people&quot;.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nELECTION RESULTS FOR CLINTON COUNTY:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMany of us know how well the republicans did in their races on Tuesday but I thought it might interest to you to know how the statewide and county candidates faired in the voting with just the Clinton County Voters:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; VOTES&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; %&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Votes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; %<br />\r\nGOVERNOR:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nRick Snyder&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 18424&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 67%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Virg Bernero&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9238&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nSECRETARY OF STATE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nRuth Johnson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16400&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 62%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jocelyn Johnson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10106&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 38%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nATTORNEY GENERAL&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nBill Schuette&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 17665&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 66%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; David Leyton&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8933&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n8th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nMike Rogers&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 18665&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 68%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lance Enderle&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 8696&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 32%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n33rd SENATE DISTRICT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nJudy Emmons&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16781&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 64%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; James Hoisington&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9369&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n85th MICHIGAN HOUSE DISTRICT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nBen Glardon&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3529&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 57%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pamela Drake&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2653&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 43%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n93rd MICHIGAN HOUSE DISTRICT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nPaul Opsommer&nbsp;&nbsp; 14877&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 71%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Travis Lacelle&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 6215&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nJack Enderle &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 2971&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; George Vernon&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 1450&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nJamie Clover Adams&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2317&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 55%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eileen Heidman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1879&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nAdam Stacey&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2285&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marie Howe&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1589&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 41%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1316,1316,'I don\'t know where all of you stand on your opinion of Glenn Beck and his daily cable TV show on Fox, but I have no doubt he loves our country and is just as concerned about where we are headed as you and I are.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWith that said I am letting all of you who are on the CCRP Newsletter subscriber mailing list that he will begin airing a special on George Soros as the puppet master that is set to air tomorrow through Thursday in one-hour segments from 5 to 6 p.m. on the Fox News Cable Channel.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you are not home at that time of day, which most of you aren\'t, please try to remember to DVR or tape it to watch at a later time if it is of interest to you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFrom: The Clinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1326,1326,'POLL RESULTS ON U.S. SENATORS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould U.S. Senators be subject to be recalled in a way other than by their peers?<br />\r\n&nbsp;1. Amend U.S. Constitution to allow voters to recall Senators&hellip;..10% <br />\r\n&nbsp;2. Amend U.S. Constitution to change terms from 6 years to 4 years&hellip;..10%<br />\r\n&nbsp;3. Amend U.S. Constitution to establish term limits&hellip;..40%<br />\r\n&nbsp;4. Do not change existing rules&hellip;&hellip;40%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.thefreemanonline.org/columns/a-balanced-budget-amendment/\"><span><em><strong>For an in-depth article on the pros and cons of a constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment click on this link.</strong></em></span></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To Vote click on the link below)<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-united-states-house-and-senate-pass-constitutional-balanced-budget-amendment\"><em><strong>Should the United States House and Senate pass a constitutional &quot;Balanced Budget Amendment&quot;?</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you&nbsp; have any poll question suggestions send them to: <a href=\"mailto:sgwillis1945@gmail.com?subject=CCRP%20website%20user%20submitted%20poll%20question\"><span><em><strong>POLL&nbsp;QUESTION</strong></em></span></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEWS THAT WILL IMPACT YOU: (To read the articles click on the story links below)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/cap-and-tax-fight-already-being-lost\"><em><strong>Cap and Tax Fight Already Being Lost!</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/deficit-targets-social-security-mortgage-breaks\"><em><strong>Deficit Targets: Social Security, Mortgage Breaks!</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nREMEMBER THE COUNTY CONVENTION IS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE CLINTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN ST. JOHNS<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1367,1367,'CCRP POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nShould the State of Michigan be responsible for bailing out Michigan cities that go bankrupt?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . .&nbsp; . . .0% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . . . . . . .100% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . . 0% (0 votes) <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nShould the Bush Tax Cuts be extended?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-bush-tax-cuts-be-extended<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\n<br />\r\nVisit Us On Facebook: <br />\r\nhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=89460758939<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1368,1368,'CCRP POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nShould the State of Michigan be responsible for bailing out Michigan cities that go bankrupt?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . .&nbsp; . . .0% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . . . . . . .100% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . . 0% (0 votes) <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nShould the Bush Tax Cuts be extended?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-bush-tax-cuts-be-extended<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\n<br />\r\nVisit Us On Facebook: <br />\r\nhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=89460758939<br />\r\n<br />',2),(1370,1370,'CCRP POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nShould the State of Michigan be responsible for bailing out Michigan cities that go bankrupt?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . .&nbsp; . . .0% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . . . . . . .100% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . . 0% (0 votes) <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-bush-tax-cuts-be-extended\">Should the Bush Tax Cuts be extended?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\n<br />\r\nVisit Us On Facebook: <br />\r\nhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=89460758939<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1380,1380,'lkdfjgkldfjgk<br />\r\n<br />\r\nReply to ccrpmich@gmail.com<br />',1),(1400,1400,'POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\nQUESTIONS: Should the Bush Tax Cuts be extended?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes - Extend all tax cuts . . . . 67%<br />\r\nYes - Extend tax cuts to those who make less than $100,000 . . . .8%<br />\r\nYes - Extend tax cuts to those who make less than $250,000 . . . . 8%<br />\r\nYes - Extend tax cuts to those who make less than $1,000,000 . . . . 17%<br />\r\nNo - Do not extend any tax cuts . . . . 0%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . 0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL ISSUE:<br />\r\nThe U.S. Senate democrats have been pushing the &quot;Dream Act&quot; that would legalize hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants brought to America as children. As of right now its passage appears to be dead but there may still be a push before the end of the &quot;Lame Duck&quot; session to have a vote on its passage.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION (Click on link to place your vote):<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/are-you-favor-passage-dream-act\">Are you in favor of the passage of the &quot;Dream Act&quot;?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSee the latest videos and news stories:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJbtMclbatU\">RFID/The Electronic Pickpocket!</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n<a href=\"http://bigjournalism.com/dloesch/2010/12/10/pigfords-original-black-farmers-unhappy-over-massive-fraud-media-ignores/\">THE PIGFORD&nbsp;SCANDAL</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wty7974IKg&amp;feature=grec_index\">Obama Wants YOUR MONEY!</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44QB4nTr2DY\">&nbsp;Obama is BUSTED!</a><br />\r\n---------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nFrom:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">THE CLINTON&nbsp;COUNTY&nbsp;REPUBLICAN&nbsp;PARTY</a><br />\r\n<br />',2),(1441,1441,'PREVIOUS POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\nThe Question: Are you in favor of the passage of the &quot;Dream Act&quot;?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . 0%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . .100%<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nTHE ISSUE:<br />\r\nThe Republicans in Washington are threatening a GAME OF CHICKEN with the Democrats regarding the federal debt limit. The republicans are threatening a federal shutdown and are calling for fiscal responsibility, spending cuts, and reform of federal entitlements. Democrats say this tactic will damage our country&rsquo;s economic stability and cause the loss of full faith and credit of the United States.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nClick on the Question link to place your vote: <br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-new-republican-congress-refuse-raise-federal-debt-limit-demanding-governmental-reform\"><em><strong>Should the new republican congress refuse to raise the debt limit and demand governmental reform?</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1442,1442,'sdfjksdklfjklsdfj <br />\r\nsdlkfjlksdjf<br />\r\nlksdfjlksdjf<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/April_2010_meeting_minutes.doc\">sites/default/files/April_2010_meeting_minutes.doc</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_CCRP_elected_delegates_rev1.pdf\">sites/default/files/2011_CCRP_elected_delegates_rev1.pdf</a><br />',1),(1443,1443,'<div class=\"field field-type-text field-field-news-body\">\r\n<div class=\"field-items\">\r\n<div class=\"field-item odd\">\r\n<p>sdfjksdklfjklsdfj<br />\r\nsdlkfjlksdjf<br />\r\nlksdfjlksdjf<br />\r\n<a href=\"../../../../../default/files/April_2010_meeting_minutes.doc\">sites/default/files/April_2010_meeting_minutes.doc</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"../../../../../default/files/2011_CCRP_elected_delegates_rev1.pdf\">sites/default/files/2011_CCRP_elected_delegates_rev1.pdf</a></p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>',1),(1444,1444,'<div class=\"field field-type-text field-field-news-body\">\r\n<div class=\"field-items\">\r\n<div class=\"field-item odd\">\r\n<p>PREVIOUS POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\nThe Question: Are you in favor of the passage of the &quot;Dream Act&quot;?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . 0%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . .100%</p>\r\n<p>NEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nTHE ISSUE:<br />\r\nThe Republicans in Washington are threatening a GAME OF CHICKEN with the  Democrats regarding the federal debt limit. The republicans are  threatening a federal shutdown and are calling for fiscal  responsibility, spending cuts, and reform of federal entitlements.  Democrats say this tactic will damage our country&rsquo;s economic stability  and cause the loss of full faith and credit of the United States.</p>\r\n<p>Click on the Question link to place your vote:<br />\r\n<a href=\"../../../../../../content/should-new-republican-congress-refuse-raise-federal-debt-limit-demanding-governmental-reform\"><em><strong>Should the new republican congress refuse to raise the debt limit and demand governmental reform?</strong></em></a></p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>',1),(1445,1445,'PREVIOUS POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\nThe Question: Are you in favor of the passage of the &quot;Dream Act&quot;?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . 0%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . .100%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE ISSUE:<br />\r\nThe Republicans in Washington are threatening a GAME OF CHICKEN with the Democrats regarding the federal debt limit. The republicans are threatening a federal shutdown and are calling for fiscal responsibility, spending cuts, and reform of federal entitlements. Democrats say this tactic will damage our country&rsquo;s economic stability and cause the loss of full faith and credit of the United States.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nClick on the Question link to place your vote:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-new-republican-congress-refuse-raise-federal-debt-limit-demanding-governmental-reform\">Should the new republican congress refuse to raise the debt limit and demand governmental reform?</a><br />',1),(1446,1446,'text<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/May_2010_meeting.doc\">word file</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_CCRP_elected_delegates.pdf\">pdf file</a><br />',1),(1447,1447,'PREVIOUS POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\nThe Question: Are you in favor of the passage of the &quot;Dream Act&quot;?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . 0%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . .100%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE ISSUE:<br />\r\nThe Republicans in Washington are threatening a GAME OF CHICKEN with the Democrats regarding the federal debt limit. The republicans are threatening a federal shutdown and are calling for fiscal responsibility, spending cuts, and reform of federal entitlements. Democrats say this tactic will damage our country&rsquo;s economic stability and cause the loss of full faith and credit of the United States.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nClick on the Question link to place your vote:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-new-republican-congress-refuse-raise-federal-debt-limit-demanding-governmental-reform\">Should the new republican congress refuse to raise the debt limit and demand governmental reform?</a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1464,1464,'I am forwarding this e-mail from the State Party. Please read the following e-mail. If you are interested in being part of the program follow the instructions of the following e-mail for more information.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nCounty &amp; District Chairs-<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you have not already heard, the MIGOP will be hosting many volunteers to help work at the state convention this year.&nbsp; This is a great opportunity for any qualified volunteers interested in helping at convention and looking for a free trip.&nbsp; This year the volunteer effort is being called the Ambassadors Program, and the perks include a free room at the Amway Grand, free food, free travel, and other perks.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMore detailed information is available on the MIGOP website:&nbsp; http://www.migop.org/index.php/convention/ambassador-program-application/<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt would be appreciated if you could forward this message to you email lists, spread the word at your county conventions, and pass this along to anyone else you think would be interested.&nbsp; Please direct everyone to link above where they can fill out a form with their contact information, or navigate to the website page directly, www.migop.org/convention and click on the (Ambassador Program Application) button.&nbsp; After contact information is received we will follow up with more details.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs always, thank you for all you do.&nbsp; Have fun at conventions tonight!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-Trevor Pittsley<br />\r\n------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nSincerely,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nC: 517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1467,1467,'Hi Everyone,<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI receivd an e-mail from Jenell Leonard this morning  regarding Tom\'s condition following his surgery in Flint. The following  is the content of the e-mail.<br />\r\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nHey there,<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThey got him into surgery around noon and was out by 2pm, finally out of  recovery by about 3:30. They had some complications with the surgery,  however he pulled through and is pretty stable. Extremely exhausted as  any time he falls asleep, they come in and wake him up - it happened  every 30 minutes last night.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nBecause of the complications they had in surgery, he has to stay in the  hospital for at least 2-3 days and has to take the next two weeks off of  work. It\'ll be tough for him, but he told me last night that there\'s no  way he\'ll be able to go back to work for a while. He\'s in a lot of  pain, the poor kid. :-/<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThanks for your thoughts and prayers!<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n-Jenell <br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nPlease keep him in your thoughts and prayers.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />',2),(1478,1478,'As republicans we had a great year in 2010. However, Michigan still faces a difficult future with a looming 2 billion deficit, high unemployment, and a lingering sluggish economy. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is our hope that Governor Snyder and the republican legislature will make the changes that are needed to &quot;Reinvent Michigan&quot;, to roll back the draconian regulations that have been put in place over the previous 8 years, and to restructure Michigan government.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOne of the goals of the CCRP is to keep the important issues in front of the people in Clinton County by writing letters to the editor of the various newspapers within the county. The emphasis in 2011 will be to focus on issues where we can identify republicans as the party that has the solutions to the problems.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo help us accomplish that goal we are asking for volunteers to serve on the Communications Committee as writers or as ghostwriters who will sign letters others have written.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf this is something that you feel you would like to help us with please e-mail me or give me a call and I will give you more details on the letter to the editor writing campaign for 2011-2012.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\nH:517-641-6657<br />\r\nC:517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1479,1479,'As republicans we had a great year in 2010. However, Michigan still faces a difficult future with a looming 2 billion dollar deficit, high unemployment, and a lingering sluggish economy. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is our hope that Governor Snyder and the republican legislature will make the changes that are needed to &quot;Reinvent Michigan&quot;, to roll back the draconian regulations that have been put in place over the previous 8 years, and to restructure Michigan government.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOne of the goals of the CCRP is to keep the important issues in front of the people in Clinton County by writing letters to the editor of the various newspapers within the county. The emphasis in 2011 will be to focus on issues where we can identify republicans as the party that has the solutions to the problems.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo help us accomplish that goal we are asking for volunteers to serve on the Communications Committee as writers or as ghostwriters who will sign letters others have written.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf this is something that you feel you would like to help us with please e-mail me or give me a call and I will give you more details on the letter to the editor writing campaign for 2011-2012.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\nH:517-641-6657<br />\r\nC:517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(1481,1481,'POLL&nbsp;RESULTS:<br />\r\nQUESTION: Should the new republican congress refuse to raise the federal debt limit by demanding governmental reform?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes - even at the risk of a goverment shutdown . . . . . . . .62%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes - but not at the cost of a govenrment shutdown . . . . 38%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No - allow the debt limit to be raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL&nbsp;QUESTION (To Vote Click on the link below the question):<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-category-keynote-speaker-would-you-prefer-2011-ccrp-lincoln-day-dinner\">What category of Keynote Speaker would you prefer for the 2011 CCRP Lincoln Day Dinner</a>?<br />',1),(1482,1482,'POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\nQUESTION: Should the new republican congress refuse to raise the federal debt limit by demanding governmental reform?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;Yes - even at the risk of a goverment shutdown . . . . . .62%<br />\r\n&nbsp;Yes - but not at the cost of a government shutdown . . . . 38%<br />\r\n&nbsp;No - allow the debt limit to be raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\n&nbsp;Undecided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION (To Vote Click on the link below the question):<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-category-keynote-speaker-would-you-prefer-2011-ccrp-lincoln-day-dinner?\">What category of Speaker would you prefer for the 2011 CCRP Lincoln Day Dinner?</a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1501,1501,'POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\nQUESTION: What category of Keynote Speaker would you prefer for the 2011 CCRP Lincoln Day Dinner?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRepublican Presidential Candidate . . . . . 32%<br />\r\nMichigan U.S. Senate Candidate . . . . . . .16%<br />\r\n2010 Statewide Elected Official&nbsp; . . . . . .47%<br />\r\nNo preference . . . . . .5% (1 vote)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\nQUESTION: <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/if-you-had-pick-today-who-would-be-your-choice-run-against-president-obama-2012\">If you had to pick today who would be your choice to run against President Obama in 2012?</a><br />',1),(1503,1503,'POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\nQUESTION: What category of Keynote Speaker would you prefer for the 2011 CCRP Lincoln Day Dinner?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRepublican Presidential Candidate . . . . . 32%<br />\r\nMichigan U.S. Senate Candidate . . . . . . .16%<br />\r\n2010 Statewide Elected Official&nbsp; . . . . . .47%<br />\r\nNo preference . . . . . .5% (1 vote)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\nQUESTION: <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/if-you-had-pick-today-who-would-be-your-choice-run-against-president-obama-2012\">If you had to pick today who would be your choice to run against President Obama in 2012?</a><br />',1),(1504,1504,'POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\nQUESTION: What category of Keynote Speaker would you prefer for the 2011 CCRP Lincoln Day Dinner?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRepublican Presidential Candidate . . . . . 32%<br />\r\nMichigan U.S. Senate Candidate . . . . . . .16%<br />\r\n2010 Statewide Elected Official&nbsp; . . . . . .47%<br />\r\nNo preference . . . . . .5%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\nQUESTION: <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/if-you-had-pick-today-who-would-be-your-choice-run-against-president-obama-2012\">If you had to pick today who would be your choice to run against President Obama in 2012?</a><br />',1),(1505,1505,'The 2012 general election is still 22 months off but the campaigning has already begun for potential candidates running for president. President Obama is making political comments that he may be willing to take a more moderate position on issues than he has in the past. However, we all know his recent epiphany is nothing more than hollow political rhetoric to get him reelected.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe next two years are critical to our success in changing the direction of our state and nation and in stopping the ever-expanding bureaucracy of the progressive democrats. We need to do all we can to keep the important issues before the electorate to make sure the voters are aware of what the stakes are and what must be done to restore accountability and responsibility in government. The fate of our Republic, our Constitution, and our future is in the voter&rsquo;s hands and it is our responsibility to do all we can to keep them informed.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWith that said we are looking for a few dedicated individuals who are willing to write Letters-to-the Editor, help on our web site, and our Facebook page. If you would be interested in helping in any of these areas or would like to find out what it entails please e-mail me at sgwillis1945@gmail.com or call me at 517-281-4458.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1532,1532,'OLD POLL QUESTION: If you had to pick today who would be your choice to run against President Obama in 2012?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mike Huckabee . . . . 29% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Sarah Palin . . . . . . 18% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Crist Christie&nbsp; . . . . 14%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mitt Romney . . . . . . 11% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Haley Barbour . . . . 7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim Pawlenty . . . . . 7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim DeMint . . . . . . . 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Newt Gingrich . . . . . 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mike Pence . . . . . .&nbsp; 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Other . . . . . . . . . . . 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Jeb Bush . . . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mitch Daniels . . . . . 0%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Rudy Giuliani . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Bobby Jindal . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp; The current register of Deeds, Carol Wooley, has announced she will be retiring effective July 1, 2011.<br />\r\n&nbsp; According to State law the County Commissioners have the authority to combine the County Clerk and Register of Deeds positions into a single position. With decreasing state and local revenues should the Clinton County Commissioners authorize that this position consolidation be taken as a cost savings measure.<br />\r\n&nbsp; It should be noted that the Register of Deeds office currently has 5 employees on the county payroll including the Register of Deeds.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the link following the poll question)<br />\r\n&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/how-should-clinton-county-commissioners-fill-register-deeds-position-when-carol-wooley-retir\">How should the Clinton County Commissioners fill the Register of Deeds position when Carol Wooley retires in July 2011?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n___ Eliminate the Register of Deeds position and combine it with the Clerk\'s responsibilities<br />\r\n___ Retain the Register of Deeds position and appoint a new Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />\r\n___ Eliminate Register of Deeds position for the future but appoint a replacement Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />\r\n___ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1533,1533,'OLD POLL QUESTION: If you had to pick today who would be your choice to run against President Obama in 2012?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mike Huckabee . . . . 29% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Sarah Palin . . . . . . 18% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Crist Christie&nbsp; . . . . 14%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mitt Romney . . . . . . 11% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Haley Barbour . . . . 7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim Pawlenty . . . . . 7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim DeMint . . . . . . . 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Newt Gingrich . . . . . 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mike Pence . . . . . .&nbsp; 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Other . . . . . . . . . . . 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Jeb Bush . . . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mitch Daniels . . . . . 0%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Rudy Giuliani . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Bobby Jindal . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp; The current register of Deeds, Carol Wooley, has announced she will be retiring effective July 1, 2011.<br />\r\n&nbsp; According to State law the County Commissioners have the authority to combine the County Clerk and Register of Deeds positions into a single position. With decreasing state and local revenues should the Clinton County Commissioners authorize that this position consolidation be taken as a cost savings measure.<br />\r\n&nbsp; It should be noted that the Register of Deeds office currently has 5 employees on the county payroll including the Register of Deeds.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the link following the poll question)<br />\r\n&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/how-should-clinton-county-commissioners-fill-register-deeds-position-when-carol-wooley-retir\">How should the Clinton County Commissioners fill the Register of Deeds position when Carol Wooley retires in July 2011?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n___ Eliminate the Register of Deeds position and combine it with the Clerk\'s responsibilities<br />\r\n___ Retain the Register of Deeds position and appoint a new Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />\r\n___ Eliminate Register of Deeds position for the future but appoint a replacement Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />\r\n___ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1534,1534,'OLD POLL QUESTION: If you had to pick today who would be your choice to run against President Obama in 2012?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mike Huckabee . . . . 29% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Sarah Palin . . . . . . 18% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Crist Christie&nbsp; . . . . 14%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mitt Romney . . . . . . 11% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Haley Barbour . . . . 7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Tim Pawlenty . . . . . 7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Jim DeMint . . . . . . . 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Newt Gingrich . . . . . 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mike Pence . . . . . .&nbsp; 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Other . . . . . . . . . . . 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Jeb Bush . . . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Mitch Daniels . . . . . 0%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Rudy Giuliani . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Bobby Jindal . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp; The current register of Deeds, Carol Wooley, has announced she will be retiring effective July 1, 2011.<br />\r\n&nbsp; According to State law the County Commissioners have the authority to combine the County Clerk and Register of Deeds positions into a single position. With decreasing state and local revenues should the Clinton County Commissioners authorize that this position consolidation be taken as a cost savings measure.<br />\r\n&nbsp; It should be noted that the Register of Deeds office currently has 5 employees on the county payroll including the Register of Deeds.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the link following the poll question)<br />\r\n&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/how-should-clinton-county-commissioners-fill-register-deeds-position-when-carol-wooley-retir\">How should the Clinton County Commissioners fill the Register of Deeds position when Carol Wooley retires in July 2011?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n___ Eliminate the Register of Deeds position and combine it with the Clerk\'s responsibilities<br />\r\n___ Retain the Register of Deeds position and appoint a new Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />\r\n___ Eliminate Register of Deeds position for the future but appoint a replacement Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />\r\n___ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1535,1535,'I need to apologize and make a correction to the statement I made in the poll question overview that was sent out earlier today. The information regarding the consolidation of the Clerk position and the Register of Deeds was incorrect. I took the number of employees statistic from the Clinton County Website Employee Directory that appears is no long accurate.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCarol Wooley has contacted me regarding the current staffing levels in her department. The following is the statement from her:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \'\'I would like to clarify the staffing.&nbsp; In reality there are not five full time employees working the Register of Deeds office.&nbsp; The three full time employees are the Register of Deeds, Chief Deputy Register of Deeds and one Clerk.&nbsp; An employee who used to work full time in the Register&rsquo;s office has been working 20 hours per week in the Treasurer&rsquo;s office for several years now.&nbsp; The Commissioners just transferred our other part time employee to the clerical pool beginning January 1 of this year.&nbsp; They have said that she can work in our office 10 hours per week, but there is no guaranty. \'\'<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOther issues to be considered in making a decision such as this include:<br />\r\n1. How will the position responsibilities be covered?<br />\r\n2. Will the projected savings of the consolidation cover the added costs of pay increases and benefits to those that have new responsibilities?<br />\r\n3. Will the change leave adequate staffing to cover job responsibilities?<br />\r\n4. Is the county party willing to lose two votes on the executive committee (1 elected and 1 at-large member)?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI assume county commissioners will be holding a public hearing to solicit feedback from the county residents regarding the possible consolidation. If and when that happens I am sure they would appreciate your questions and opinions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/how-should-clinton-county-commissioners-fill-register-deeds-position-when-carol-wooley-retir\">How should the Clinton County Commissioners fill the Register of Deeds position when Carol Wooley retires in July 2011?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1536,1536,'I need to apologize and make a correction to the statement I made in the poll question overview that was sent out earlier today. The information regarding the consolidation of the Clerk position and the Register of Deeds was incorrect. I took the number of employees statistic from the Clinton County Website Employee Directory that appears is no long accurate.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCarol Wooley has contacted me regarding the current staffing levels in her department. The following is the statement from her:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; ( I would like to clarify the staffing.&nbsp; In reality there are not five full time employees working the Register of Deeds office.&nbsp; The three full time employees are the Register of Deeds, Chief Deputy Register of Deeds and one Clerk.&nbsp; An employee who used to work full time in the Register&rsquo;s office has been working 20 hours per week in the Treasurer&rsquo;s office for several years now.&nbsp; The Commissioners just transferred our other part time employee to the clerical pool beginning January 1 of this year.&nbsp; They have said that she can work in our office 10 hours per week, but there is no guaranty. )<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOther issues to be considered in making a decision such as this include:<br />\r\n1. How will the position responsibilities be covered?<br />\r\n2. Will the projected savings of the consolidation cover the added costs of pay increases and benefits to those that have new responsibilities?<br />\r\n3. Will the change leave adequate staffing to cover job responsibilities?<br />\r\n4. Is the county party willing to lose two votes on the executive committee (1 elected and 1 at-large member)?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI assume the county commissioners will be holding a public hearing to solicit feedback from the county residents regarding the possible consolidation. If and when that happens I am sure they would appreciate your questions and opinions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL QUESTION: (Click on the link following the poll question to vote)<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/how-should-clinton-county-commissioners-fill-register-deeds-position-when-carol-wooley-retir\">How should the Clinton County Commissioners fill the Register of Deeds position when Carol Wooley retires in July 2011?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1537,1537,'I need to apologize and make a correction to the statement I made in the poll question overview that was sent out earlier today. The information regarding the consolidation of the Clerk position and the Register of Deeds was incorrect. I took the number of employees statistic from the Clinton County Website Employee Directory that appears is no long accurate.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCarol Wooley has contacted me regarding the current staffing levels in her department. The following is the statement from her:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; ( I would like to clarify the staffing.&nbsp; In reality there are not five full time employees working the Register of Deeds office.&nbsp; The three full time employees are the Register of Deeds, Chief Deputy Register of Deeds and one Clerk.&nbsp; An employee who used to work full time in the Register&rsquo;s office has been working 20 hours per week in the Treasurer&rsquo;s office for several years now.&nbsp; The Commissioners just transferred our other part time employee to the clerical pool beginning January 1 of this year.&nbsp; They have said that she can work in our office 10 hours per week, but there is no guaranty. )<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOther issues to be considered in making a decision such as this include:<br />\r\n1. How will the position responsibilities be covered?<br />\r\n2. Will the projected savings of the consolidation cover the added costs of pay increases and benefits to those that have new responsibilities?<br />\r\n3. Will the change leave adequate staffing to cover job responsibilities?<br />\r\n4. Is the county party willing to lose two votes on the executive committee (1 elected and 1 at-large member)?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI assume the county commissioners will be holding a public hearing to solicit feedback from the county residents regarding the possible consolidation. If and when that happens I am sure they would appreciate your questions and opinions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL QUESTION: (Click on the link following the poll question to vote)<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/how-should-clinton-county-commissioners-fill-register-deeds-position-when-carol-wooley-retir\">How should the Clinton County Commissioners fill the Register of Deeds position when Carol Wooley retires in July 2011?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1539,1539,'<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Thank_you_Now_lets_get_to_WORK_0_0.pdf\">put letter here</a><br />',1),(1540,1540,'The Michigan Republican Party held their 2011 odd year convention in Grand Rapids last weekend. We were able to elect a slate of officers for the next two years, including:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Chairman Bobby Schostak<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Co-Chair Sharon Wise<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Coalitions Vice-Chair Victor Diaz<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Outreach Vice-Chair Eileen McNeil<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Grassroots Vice-Chair Steven Kuivenhoven<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Ethnic Vice-Chair Linda Lee Tarver<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Administrative Vice-Chair Jon Nunn<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Youth Vice-Chair Sarah Ledford<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe convention was a great opportunity to hear from our Republican Governor Rick Snyder, Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, Attorney General Bill Schuette, Republican Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and Republican House Speaker Jase Bolger and what their plans are for moving our State and Nation forward.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have begun to lay the groundwork for 2012 to ensure that we retain control of the Michigan House, the U.S. House of Representatives, take back control of the U.S. Senate by replacing Debbie Stabenow, and by removing Barack Obama as President.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs you all know it is imperative that we get the youth vote out for the next election. I have had the opportunity to get to know our newly elected Youth Vice-Chair, Sarah Ledford. She has made it her mission to inform and involve voting age college and high school students around the state in making them a force in the next elections.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSarah has asked that I forward you her message and a link to her web site for young people around the state who want to become a part of her effort. Please read the attached e-mail from her and click on the link that is part of that message if you are willing to help her out in this effort.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Youth_Vote_Volunteers.pdf\">A Message from Sarah Ledford to Michigan&rsquo;s Youth!</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE YOUTH ARE OUR FUTURE! IF WE LOSE THIS GENERATION TO THE LIBERAL IDEALOGIES OF THE PROGRESSIVE LEFT THE COUNTY, AS WE KNOW IT, COULD VERY WELL BE LOST FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1541,1541,'The Michigan Republican Party held their 2011 odd year convention in Grand Rapids last weekend. We were able to elect a slate of officers for the next two years, including:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nChairman Bobby Schostak<br />\r\nCo-Chair Sharon Wise<br />\r\nCoalitions Vice-Chair Victor Diaz<br />\r\nOutreach Vice-Chair Eileen McNeil<br />\r\nGrassroots Vice-Chair Steven Kuivenhoven<br />\r\nEthnic Vice-Chair Linda Lee Tarver<br />\r\nAdministrative Vice-Chair Jon Nunn<br />\r\nYouth Vice-Chair Sarah Ledford<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe convention was a great opportunity to hear from our Republican Governor Rick Snyder, Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, Attorney General Bill Schuette, Republican Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and Republican House Speaker Jase Bolger and what their plans are for moving our State and Nation forward.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have begun to lay the groundwork for 2012 to ensure that we retain control of the Michigan House, the U.S. House of Representatives, take back control of the U.S. Senate by replacing Debbie Stabenow, and by removing Barack Obama as President.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs you all know it is imperative that we get the youth vote out for the next election. I have had the opportunity to get to know our newly elected Youth Vice-Chair, Sarah Ledford. She has made it her mission to inform and involve voting age college and high school students around the state in making them a force in the next elections.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSarah has asked that I forward you her message and a link to her web site for young people around the state who want to become a part of her effort. Please read the attached e-mail from her and click on the link that is part of that message if you are willing to help her out in this effort.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Youth_Vote_Volunteers.pdf\">A Message from Sarah Ledford to the Michigan Youth Age Voters!</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE YOUTH ARE OUR FUTURE! IF WE LOSE THIS GENERATION TO THE LIBERAL IDEALOGIES OF THE PROGRESSIVE LEFT THE COUNTY, AS WE KNOW IT, COULD VERY WELL BE LOST FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1542,1542,'The Michigan Republican Party held their 2011 odd year convention in Grand Rapids last weekend. We were able to elect a slate of officers for the next two years, including:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nChairman Bobby Schostak<br />\r\nCo-Chair Sharon Wise<br />\r\nCoalitions Vice-Chair Victor Diaz<br />\r\nOutreach Vice-Chair Eileen McNeil<br />\r\nGrassroots Vice-Chair Steven Kuivenhoven<br />\r\nEthnic Vice-Chair Linda Lee Tarver<br />\r\nAdministrative Vice-Chair Jon Nunn<br />\r\nYouth Vice-Chair Sarah Ledford<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe convention was a great opportunity to hear from our Republican Governor Rick Snyder, Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, Attorney General Bill Schuette, Republican Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and Republican House Speaker Jase Bolger and what their plans are for moving our State and Nation forward.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have begun to lay the groundwork for 2012 to ensure that we retain control of the Michigan House, the U.S. House of Representatives, take back control of the U.S. Senate by replacing Debbie Stabenow, and by removing Barack Obama as President.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs you all know it is imperative that we get the youth vote out for the next election. I have had the opportunity to get to know our newly elected Youth Vice-Chair, Sarah Ledford. She has made it her mission to inform and involve voting age college and high school students around the state in making them a force in the next elections.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSarah has asked that I forward you her message and a link to her web site for young people around the state who want to become a part of her effort. Please read the attached e-mail from her and click on the link that is part of that message if you are willing to help her out in this effort.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Youth_Vote_Volunteers.pdf\">A Message from Sarah Ledford to the Michigan Youth Age Voters!</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE YOUTH ARE OUR FUTURE! IF WE LOSE THIS GENERATION TO THE LIBERAL IDEALOGIES OF THE PROGRESSIVE LEFT THE COUNTY, AS WE KNOW IT, COULD VERY WELL BE LOST FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1552,1552,'TO: CCRP Executive Committee Members &amp; Precinct Delegates<br />\r\nFROM: Val Vail-Shirey<br />\r\nRE: 2011 LINCOLN DAY DINNER COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe 2011 Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 31, at Mint City in St. Johns. The Keynote speaker will be Governor Rick Snyder.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe are currently looking for volunteers to serve on the LDD committee to help with the various aspects related to the reception and dinner.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our first meeting to formulate our basic plan on Saturday, February 12, at 10:00 a.m., at the Flap Jack Shack in DeWitt.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you would like to serve on the LDD Committee please RSVP to Val at: <br />\r\n<br />\r\nval@julianvail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnd whether you will be able to attend the Saturday meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1554,1554,'TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP Executive Committee Members<br />\r\nFROM:&nbsp; Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; February CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on February 17, 2011 at the Clinton County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for February meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you all there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_January_meeting_1.pdf\">January 10, 2011&nbsp; Meeting Minutes</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1555,1555,'DATE: February 11, 2011<br />\r\nTO:&nbsp; CCRP eNewsletter Recipients<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE: Karl Rove Speaking at the Livingston Republican&rsquo;s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI  have been asked to forward the following information from the  Livinsgston County Republican Party relating to their Lincoln Day Dinner  on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey are fortunate to have  Karl Roves as their Keynote Speaker for the event. It is a great  opportunity to hear him speak and to get a signed copy of his book, &ldquo;Courage &amp; Consequence&rdquo;. <br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYou are invited to the Livingston Republican&rsquo;s annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; With special guest speaker<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Karl Rove<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Author of the new book<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;Courage &amp; Consequence&rdquo;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday, February 23, 2011<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crystal Gardens Banquet Center<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5768 E Grand River Ave<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Howell, MI&nbsp; 48843<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $60 per person<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (includes buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $120 VIP &amp; Dinner<br />\r\n&nbsp; (includes VIP reception with hors d&rsquo;oeuvre,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $600 &ndash; Table Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1,000 &ndash; Dinner Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 4 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2,500 &ndash; Dinner Co-Chair<br />\r\n(includes two tables of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; admittance for 8 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nEach paid guest will receive a complimentary copy of Mr. Rove&rsquo;s new book Courage &amp; Consequence.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nVIP Reception at Crystal Gardens 5pm &ndash; 6:30<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dinner 7pm<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doors open at 6:00<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Bar<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; www.LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Office: 810-220-044<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Info@LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp; <br />',1),(1556,1556,'&nbsp;DATE: February 11, 2011<br />\r\nTO:&nbsp; CCRP eNewsletter Recipients<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE: Karl Rove Speaking at the Livingston Republican&rsquo;s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI have been asked to forward the following information from the Livinsgston County Republican Party relating to their Lincoln Day Dinner on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey are fortunate to have Karl Roves as their Keynote Speaker for the event. It is a great opportunity to hear him speak and to get a signed copy of his book, &ldquo;Courage &amp; Consequence&ldquo;.<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYou are invited to the Livingston Republican&rsquo;s annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With special guest speaker<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Karl Rove<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Author of the new book<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;Courage &amp; Consequence&ldquo;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday, February 23, 2011<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crystal Gardens Banquet Center<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5768 E Grand River Ave<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Howell, MI&nbsp; 48843<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $60 per person<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (includes buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $120 VIP &amp; Dinner<br />\r\n&nbsp; (includes VIP reception with hors d&rsquo;oeuvre,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $600 &ndash; Table Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1,000 &ndash; Dinner Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 4 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2,500 &ndash; Dinner Co-Chair<br />\r\n(includes two tables of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 8 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nEach paid guest will receive a complimentary copy of Mr. Rove&rsquo;s new book Courage &amp; Consequence.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nVIP Reception at Crystal Gardens 5pm &ndash; 6:30<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dinner 7pm<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doors open at 6:00<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Bar<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; www.LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Office: 810-220-044<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Info@LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1557,1557,'DATE: February 11, 2011<br />\r\nTO:&nbsp; CCRP eNewsletter Recipients<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE: Karl Rove Speaking at the Livingston Republican&rsquo;s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI have been asked to forward the following information from the Livinsgston County Republican Party relating to their Lincoln Day Dinner on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey are fortunate to have Karl Roves as their Keynote Speaker for the event. It is a great opportunity to hear him speak and to get a signed copy of his book, &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;.<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYou are invited to the Livingston Republican\'s annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With special guest speaker<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Karl Rove<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Author of the new book<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;Courage &amp; Consequence&rdquo;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday, February 23, 2011<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crystal Gardens Banquet Center<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5768 E Grand River Ave<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Howell, MI&nbsp; 48843<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $60 per person<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (includes buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $120 VIP &amp; Dinner<br />\r\n&nbsp; (includes VIP reception with hors d\'oeuvre,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $600 &ndash; Table Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1,000 &ndash; Dinner Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 4 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2,500 &ndash; Dinner Co-Chair<br />\r\n(includes two tables of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 8 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nEach paid guest will receive a complimentary copy of Mr. Rove\'s new book &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nVIP Reception at Crystal Gardens 5pm &ndash; 6:30<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dinner 7pm<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doors open at 6:00<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Bar<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; www.LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Office: 810-220-044<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Info@LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1558,1558,'DATE: February 11, 2011<br />\r\nTO:&nbsp; CCRP eNewsletter Recipients<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE: Karl Rove Speaking at the Livingston Republican\'s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI have been asked to forward the following information from the Livinsgston County Republican Party relating to their Lincoln Day Dinner on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey are fortunate to have Karl Roves as their Keynote Speaker for the event. It is a great opportunity to hear him speak and to get a signed copy of his book, &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;.<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYou are invited to the Livingston Republican\'s annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With special guest speaker<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Karl Rove<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Author of the new book<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;Courage &amp; Consequence&rdquo;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday, February 23, 2011<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crystal Gardens Banquet Center<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5768 E Grand River Ave<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Howell, MI&nbsp; 48843<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $60 per person<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (includes buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $120 VIP &amp; Dinner<br />\r\n&nbsp; (includes VIP reception with hors d\'oeuvre,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $600 &mdash; Table Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1,000 &mdash; Dinner Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 4 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2,500 &mdash; Dinner Co-Chair<br />\r\n(includes two tables of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 8 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nEach paid guest will receive a complimentary copy of Mr. Rove\'s new book &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nVIP Reception at Crystal Gardens 5pm &ndash; 6:30<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dinner 7pm<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doors open at 6:00<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Bar<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; www.LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Office: 810-220-044<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Info@LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1559,1559,'DATE: February 11, 2011<br />\r\nTO:&nbsp; CCRP eNewsletter Recipients<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE: Karl Rove Speaking at the Livingston Republican&rsquo;s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI have been asked to forward the following information from the Livinsgston County Republican Party relating to their Lincoln Day Dinner on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey are fortunate to have Karl Roves as their Keynote Speaker for the event. It is a great opportunity to hear him speak and to get a signed copy of his book, &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;.<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYou are invited to the Livingston Republican\'s annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With special guest speaker<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Karl Rove<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Author of the new book<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;Courage &amp; Consequence&rdquo;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday, February 23, 2011<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crystal Gardens Banquet Center<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5768 E Grand River Ave<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Howell, MI&nbsp; 48843<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $60 per person<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (includes buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $120 VIP &amp; Dinner<br />\r\n&nbsp; (includes VIP reception with hors d\'oeuvre,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $600 &ndash; Table Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1,000 &ndash; Dinner Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 4 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2,500 &ndash; Dinner Co-Chair<br />\r\n(includes two tables of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 8 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nEach paid guest will receive a complimentary copy of Mr. Rove\'s new book &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nVIP Reception at &quot;Crystal Gardens&quot; 5pm &ndash; 6:30<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dinner 7pm<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doors open at 6:00<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Bar<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; www.LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Office: 810-220-044<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Info@LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1560,1560,'DATE: February 11, 2011<br />\r\nTO:&nbsp; CCRP eNewsletter Recipients<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE: Karl Rove Speaking at the Livingston Republican\'s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI have been asked to forward the following information from the Livingston County Republican Party relating to their Lincoln Day Dinner on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey are fortunate to have Karl Roves as their Keynote Speaker for the event. It is a great opportunity to hear him speak and to get a signed copy of his book, &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;.<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYou are invited to the Livingston Republican\'s annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With special guest speaker<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Karl Rove<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Author of the new book<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday, February 23, 2011<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crystal Gardens Banquet Center<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5768 E Grand River Ave<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Howell, MI&nbsp; 48843<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $60 per person<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (includes buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $120 VIP &amp; Dinner<br />\r\n&nbsp; (includes VIP reception with hors d\'oeuvre,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $600 - Table Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1,000 - Dinner Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 4 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2,500 - Dinner Co-Chair<br />\r\n(includes two tables of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 8 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nEach paid guest will receive a complimentary copy of Mr. Rove\'s new book &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nVIP Reception at &quot;Crystal Gardens&quot; 5pm &ndash; 6:30<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dinner 7pm<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doors open at 6:00<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Bar<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; www.LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Office: 810-220-044<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Info@LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1561,1561,'DATE: February 11, 2011<br />\r\nTO:&nbsp; CCRP eNewsletter Recipients<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE: Karl Rove Speaking at the Livingston Republican\'s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI have been asked to forward the following information from the Livingston County Republican Party relating to their Lincoln Day Dinner on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey are fortunate to have Karl Roves as their Keynote Speaker for the event. It is a great opportunity to hear him speak and to get a signed copy of his book, &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;.<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYou are invited to the Livingston Republican\'s annual Lincoln Day Dinner<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With special guest speaker<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Karl Rove<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Author of the new book<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday, February 23, 2011<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crystal Gardens Banquet Center<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5768 E Grand River Ave<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Howell, MI&nbsp; 48843<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $60 per person<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (includes buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $120 VIP &amp; Dinner<br />\r\n&nbsp; (includes VIP reception with hors d\'oeuvre,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; buffet dinner, open seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $600 - Table Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $1,000 - Dinner Sponsor<br />\r\n(includes one table of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 4 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2,500 - Dinner Co-Chair<br />\r\n(includes two tables of 10 with preferred seating,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; admittance for 8 to the VIP Reception)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nEach paid guest will receive a complimentary copy of Mr. Rove\'s new book &quot;Courage &amp; Consequence&quot;.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nVIP Reception at &quot;Crystal Gardens&quot; 5pm &ndash; 6:30<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dinner 7pm<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doors open at 6:00<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Bar<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; www.LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Office: 810-220-044<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Info@LivingstonRepublicans.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1567,1567,'TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP Executive Committee Members &amp; Precinct Delegates<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; February CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on February 17, 2011 at the Clinton County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for February meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/20110217_February_Agenda.pdf\"><img width=\"0\" height=\"0\" src=\"/sites/default/files/20110217_February_Agenda.pdf\" alt=\"\" />Agenda for 2/17/2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/20110110_meeting_minutes.pdf\">January Meeting Minutes</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\nSteve <br />\r\n<br />',1),(1568,1568,'<div class=\"field field-type-text field-field-news-body\">\r\n<div class=\"field-items\">\r\n<div class=\"field-item odd\">\r\n<p>TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP Executive Committee Members &amp; Precinct Delegates<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; February CCRP Executive Committee Meeting</p>\r\n<p>We will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on February 17, 2011 at the Clinton County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m.</p>\r\n<p>Please find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for February meeting.</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"../../../../../default/files/20110217_February_Agenda.pdf\">Agenda for 2/17/2011</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"../../../../../default/files/20110110_meeting_minutes.pdf\">January Meeting Minutes</a></p>\r\n<p>I look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\nSteve</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>',1),(1569,1569,'TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP Executive Committee Members &amp; Precinct Delegates<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; February CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on February 17, 2011 at the Clinton County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for February meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/20110217_February_Agenda.pdf\">Agenda for February 17, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/20110110_meeting_minutes.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from January 10, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1570,1570,'TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP eNewsletter Recipients<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; February CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our monthly CCRP Executive Committee Meeting on February 17, 2011 at the Clinton County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for the February meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/20110217_February_Agenda.pdf\">Agenda for February 17, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/20110110_meeting_minutes.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from January 10, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1592,1592,'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the 2011 Lincoln Day Dinner we are fortunate and pleased to announce Governor Rick Snyder will be our guest. Governor Snyder has graciously agreed to be at a pre-dinner reception and to be our keynote speaker on March 31, 2011 at the MINT Restaurant and Banquet Center in St. Johns. We look forward to hearing from the Governor on his plan to Reinvent Michigan and how his vision for Michigan is progressing.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We anticipate this will be a MUST SEE event and that it will motivate all of us to pick up where we left off after the 2010 election by continuing our efforts to elect people who can make Michigan what it needs to be in the 21st century global economy.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Information regarding the dinner and reception, as well as a web based event registration form, can be found by clicking on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-lincoln-day-dinner-governor-rick-snyder\">2011 CCRP LDD Online Registration Form</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo download a printable PDF registration form that can be mailed to us click on the following file link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_LDD__form.pdf\">2011 CCRP LDD PDF Registration Form</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Club Sponsorships<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe still are offering our annual CCRP Club Sponsorship option through March 15, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMembership includes tickets for two to the Lincoln Day Dinner Reception and Dinner as well as other benefits.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor an explanation of the benefits of our Club Sponsorship program and our online Club Sponsor registration form click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-club-sponsor-registration-form\">2011 CCRP Club Sponsorship Program and Registration Form</a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1593,1593,'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the 2011 Lincoln Day Dinner we are fortunate and pleased to announce Governor Rick Snyder will be our guest. Governor Snyder has graciously agreed to be at a pre-dinner reception and to be our keynote speaker on March 31, 2011 at the MINT Restaurant and Banquet Center in St. Johns. We look forward to hearing from the Governor on his plan to Reinvent Michigan and how his vision for Michigan is progressing.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We anticipate this will be a MUST SEE event and that it will motivate all of us to pick up where we left off after the 2010 election by continuing our efforts to elect people who can make Michigan what it needs to be in the 21st century global economy.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Information regarding the dinner and reception, as well as a web based event registration form, can be found by clicking on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-lincoln-day-dinner-governor-rick-snyder\">2011 CCRP LDD Online Registration Form</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo download a printable PDF registration form that can be mailed to us click on the following file link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_LDD__form_0.pdf\">2011 CCRP LDD PDF Registration Form</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Club Sponsorships<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We still are offering our annual CCRP Club Sponsorship option through March 15, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Membership includes tickets for two to the Lincoln Day Dinner Reception and Dinner as well as other benefits.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For an explanation of the benefits of our Club Sponsorship program and our online Club Sponsor registration form click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-club-sponsor-registration-form\">2011 CCRP Club Sponsorship Program and Registration Form</a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1602,1602,'OLD POLL QUESTION: <br />\r\nHow should the Clinton County Commissioners fill the Register of Deeds position when Carol Wooley retires in July 2011?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n49% - Eliminate the Register of Deeds position and combine it with the Clerk\'s responsibilities<br />\r\n<br />\r\n31% - Retain the Register of Deeds position and appoint a new Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />\r\n<br />\r\n15% - Eliminate Register of Deeds position for the future but appoint a replacement Register of Deeds for the remainder of the term<br />\r\n<br />\r\n5% - Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp; House Bill 4214 has passed the Michigan House and in now in the Senate. The bill would allow for a state-appointed emergency financial manager to intervene earlier when local governments and school districts are facing budget difficulties. It would also allow for the elimination of collective bargaining agreements to resolve the problem.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the link following the poll question)<br />\r\n&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">Are you in favor of state-appointed emergency financial managers for failing cities and school districts?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (TO VOTE SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE)<br />\r\n___ Yes. Do whatever needs to be done to stop the entity from failing.<br />\r\n___ Yes. But go back to the bargaining table with the unions <br />\r\n___ No. Union contracts must be honored.<br />\r\n___ No. Let the local authorities resolve their own problems.<br />\r\n___ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1628,1628,'OLD POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Are you in favor of state-appointed emergency financial managers for failing cities and school districts?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; 67%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes. Do whatever needs to be done to stop the entity from failing.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; 13%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No. Union contracts must be honored.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No. Let the local authorities resolve their own problems.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided<br />\r\n&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 4%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes. But go back to the bargaining table with the unions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Civil Service Commission has approved letters of understanding for certain bargaining units that would allow represented employees in the classified civil service who do not have an eligible spouse to enroll one unrelated adult and that adult\'s dependents in the State Health Plan, provided that certain criteria are met. The Commission also adopted a rule providing the same option to nonexclusively represented employees.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Michigan Senate has passed a resolution to nullify this recommendation by the Civil Service Commission.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the link following the poll question)<br />\r\n&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">Are you in favor of extending Public Employee benefits to same sex or unmarried partners?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (TO VOTE SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE)<br />\r\n___ Yes <br />\r\n___ No<br />\r\n___ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1629,1629,'OLD POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Are you in favor of state-appointed emergency financial managers for failing cities and school districts?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; 67%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes. Do whatever needs to be done to stop the entity from failing.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; 13%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No. Union contracts must be honored.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No. Let the local authorities resolve their own problems.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes. But go back to the bargaining table with the unions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Civil Service Commission has approved letters of understanding for certain bargaining units that would allow represented employees in the classified civil service who do not have an eligible spouse to enroll one unrelated adult and that adult\'s dependents in the State Health Plan, provided that certain criteria are met. The Commission also adopted a rule providing the same option to nonexclusively represented employees.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Michigan Senate has passed a resolution to nullify this recommendation by the Civil Service Commission.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the link following the poll question)<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">&nbsp; Are you in favor of extending Public Employee benefits to same sex or unmarried partners?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;(TO VOTE SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE)<br />',1),(1637,1637,'TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP Executive Committee Members &amp; Precinct Delegates<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; March CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on March 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt City Hall .<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 414 Main Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt, MI, 48820<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for March meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/March_2011_Agenda.pdf\">Agenda for March 17, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Minutes._Feb.2011.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from February 17, 2011 meeting in St. Johns.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1638,1638,'March 17, 2011 CCRP Executive Committee Meeting in DeWitt<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP Executive Committee Members &amp; Precinct Delegates<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; March CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on March 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt City Hall<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 414 Main Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt, MI, 48820<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for March meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/March_2011_Agenda_0.pdf\">Agenda for March 17, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Minutes._Feb.2011_0.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from February 17, 2011 meeting in St. Johns.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1639,1639,'TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP eNewsletter Recipients<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; March CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on March 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt City Hall .<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 414 Main Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt, MI, 48820<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for March meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/March_2011_Agenda_1.pdf\">Agenda for March 17, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Minutes._Feb.2011_1.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from February 17, 2011 meeting in St. Johns.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1656,1656,'Hi All,<br />\r\nJust a quick note about the web site.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have completed the web site upgrade and there are just a few more cosmetic changes that need to made but for the most part what you see is what it will look like.<br />\r\nThe following are a list of the major changes.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. Home Page<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a. UPPER RIGHT: Two ad space areas that will rotate ads in and out based on sale of ads<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1) Currently we have ads for the LDD and Club sponsorships that occupy the space<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; b. UPPER RIGHT: 2011 Corporate Club Sponsors link .<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1) This link will take you to a listing of business people who signed up as club sponsors that we have created an ad for and a link to their web site.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; c. BOTTOM OF PAGE: 3 ad spaces that can be sold. They are currently being used as place holds focusing on future CCRP events.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; d. Upper left Masthead has been changed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to hearing your input at the meeting tomorrow night.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1657,1657,'Most of you are aware that Governor Rick Snyder will be the Keynote Speaker at the Clinton County Republican Party\'s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Mint Restaurant &amp; Banquet Center in St. Johns on March 31, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGovernor Snyder has lived up to his campaign promises by doing what he said he would do when he told the people of Michigan he wanted to &quot;Reinvent Michigan&quot;. Whether you agree or disagree with all of the components of his plan he has put everything on the table for consideration. It is refreshing to have a Governor who takes the lead rather than react to what others do and then develops a position. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nDon\'t miss the opportunity to meet the Governor and hear him talk about his vision for Michigan and how we can turn our state around.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHOW TO REGISTER FOR THE LINCOLN DAY DINNER<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details on the event and to register you can go to the Clinton County Republican website by using the link below or by printing and returning the attached reception &amp; dinner application.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-lincoln-day-dinner-governor-rick-snyder<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBY MAIL: (See attached PDF form)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CAN STILL BECOME A CCRP CLUB SPONSOR<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have extended the 2011 Club Sponsorship registration through March 24. For information on the CCRP Club Sponsorships and the benefits go to the Clinton County Republican website by using the link below:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-club-sponsor-registration-form<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nDon\'t miss an opportunity to meet and hear Governor Snyder speak RIGHT HERE IN ST. JOHNS.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFrom:<br />\r\nTHE CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\nP.O. BOX 92<br />\r\nST. JOHN, MI 48879<br />',2),(1658,1658,'Most of you are aware that Governor Rick Snyder will be the Keynote Speaker at the Clinton County Republican Party\'s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Mint Restaurant &amp; Banquet Center in St. Johns on March 31, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGovernor Snyder has lived up to his campaign promises by doing what he said he would do when he told the people of Michigan he wanted to &quot;Reinvent Michigan&quot;. Whether you agree or disagree with all of the components of his plan he has put everything on the table for consideration. It is refreshing to have a Governor who takes the lead rather than react to what others do and then develops a position. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nDon\'t miss the opportunity to meet the Governor and hear him talk about his vision for Michigan and how we can turn our state around.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHOW TO REGISTER FOR THE LINCOLN DAY DINNER<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details on the event and to register you can go to the Clinton County Republican website by using the link below or by printing and returning the attached reception &amp; dinner application.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-lincoln-day-dinner-governor-rick-snyder<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBY MAIL: (See attached PDF form)<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/CCRPLDD2011_LDD_SIGNUP_0.pdf\">LDD REGISTRATION&nbsp;FORM</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CAN STILL BECOME A CCRP CLUB SPONSOR<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have extended the 2011 Club Sponsorship registration through March 24. For information on the CCRP Club Sponsorships and the benefits go to the Clinton County Republican website by using the link below:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-club-sponsor-registration-form<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nDon\'t miss an opportunity to meet and hear Governor Snyder speak RIGHT HERE IN ST. JOHNS.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFrom:<br />\r\nTHE CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\nP.O. BOX 92<br />\r\nST. JOHNS, MI 48879<br />',1),(1659,1659,'Most of you are aware that Governor Rick Snyder will be the Keynote Speaker at the Clinton County Republican Party\'s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Mint Restaurant &amp; Banquet Center in St. Johns on March 31, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGovernor Snyder has lived up to his campaign promises by doing what he said he would do when he told the people of Michigan he wanted to &quot;Reinvent Michigan&quot;. Whether you agree or disagree with all of the components of his plan he has put everything on the table for consideration. It is refreshing to have a Governor who takes the lead rather than react to what others do and then develops a position. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nDon\'t miss the opportunity to meet the Governor and hear him talk about his vision for Michigan and how we can turn our state around.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHOW TO REGISTER FOR THE LINCOLN DAY DINNER<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details on the event and to register you can go to the Clinton County Republican website by using the link below or by printing and returning the attached reception &amp; dinner application.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-lincoln-day-dinner-governor-rick-snyder<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBY MAIL: (See attached PDF form)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/sites/default/files/CCRPLDD2011_LDD_SIGNUP_0.pdf<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CAN STILL BECOME A CCRP CLUB SPONSOR<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have extended the 2011 Club Sponsorship registration through March 24. For information on the CCRP Club Sponsorships and the benefits go to the Clinton County Republican website by using the link below:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-club-sponsor-registration-form<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nDon\'t miss an opportunity to meet and hear Governor Snyder speak RIGHT HERE IN ST. JOHNS.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFrom:<br />\r\nTHE CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\nP.O. BOX 92<br />\r\nST. JOHNS, MI 48879',1),(1674,1674,'TO: Clinton County Residents Who Are Concerned About Rising Energy Costs<br />\r\nFROM: The Clinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nRE: An Amendment to rein in the EPA<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe following is a link from an e-mail I received on 3/25/2011 regarding a vote that will be taking place in Washington on March 29, 2011 regarding the EPA and their ability to set regulations. Senators Levin &amp; Stabenow will be key votes on this issue. Please take the time to go to THE CCRP WEB PAGE read the information and call and let them know how you feel about the EPA\'s unchecked authority. Please feel free to forward this link to people on your e-mail list.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -- Steve Willis, CCRP<br />\r\n----------------------------------<br />\r\nSTOP THE EPA POWER GRAB!<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/stop-epa-power-grab<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1675,1675,'TO: Clinton County Residents Who Are Concerned About Rising Energy Costs<br />\r\nFROM: The Clinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nRE: An Amendment to Rein in the EPA<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe following is a link from an e-mail I received on 3/25/2011 regarding a vote that will be taking place in Washington on March 29, 2011 regarding the EPA and their ability to set regulations. Senators Levin &amp; Stabenow will be key votes on this issue. Please take the time to go to THE CCRP WEB PAGE read the information and call and let them know how you feel about the EPA\'s unchecked authority. Please feel free to forward this link to people on your e-mail list.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -- Steve Willis, CCRP<br />\r\n----------------------------------<br />\r\nSTOP THE EPA POWER GRAB!<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/stop-epa-power-grab<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1686,1686,'The leadership of the Ingham and Ionia County Republican Parties have asked that I let you know about their Lincoln Day Dinners that are coming up later this month.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nINGHAM COUNTY LINCOLN DAY DINNER (Monday April 18, 2011):<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Ingham County Republican Lincoln Dinner will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Atrium Event Center, 2586 Jolly Road, Okemos.&nbsp; We are honored to have Attorney General Bill Schuette as our keynote speaker.&nbsp; There will be a Silent Auction at the dinner.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nPlease see the attached JPG file link for additional information:<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_LDD_Ingham.jpg\">Ingham County LDD Flyer</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou can purchase tickets at www.ICGOP.org &lt;http://www.ICGOP.org&gt; .<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLinda Lee Tarver<br />\r\nIngham County Republican Party Chair<br />\r\nMichigan Republican Party Ethnic Vice Chair<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMary Stasek<br />\r\nDeputy Treasurer - ICGOP<br />\r\nVice Chair - 8th Congressional District<br />\r\n517-410-4201<br />\r\nmestasek@cablespeed.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIONIA COUNTY LINCOLN DAY DINNER (Monday April 18, 2011):<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our 2011 Lincoln Day Dinner on Friday, April 29th, 2011. Would you mind sharing the attached invitation with members of your County Party and your email list. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease see the attached PDF file link for additional information:<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Ionia_co_Lincoln_Day_Flyer.pdf\">Ionia County LDD Flyer</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThank you,<br />\r\nPhil Goodrich<br />\r\nChair<br />\r\nIonia County Republican Party<br />\r\nchair@ioniagop.org<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1661,1661,'Most of you are aware that Governor Rick Snyder will be the Keynote Speaker at the Clinton County Republican Party\'s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Mint Restaurant &amp; Banquet Center in St. Johns on March 31, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGovernor Snyder has lived up to his campaign promises by doing what he said he would do when he told the people of Michigan he wanted to &quot;Reinvent Michigan&quot;. Whether you agree or disagree with all of the components of his plan he has put everything on the table for consideration. It is refreshing to have a Governor who takes the lead rather than react to what others do and then develops a position. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nDon\'t miss the opportunity to meet the Governor and hear him talk about his vision for Michigan and how we can turn our state around.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHOW TO REGISTER FOR THE LINCOLN DAY DINNER<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details on the event and to register you can go to the Clinton County Republican website by using the link below or by printing and returning the attached reception &amp; dinner application.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-lincoln-day-dinner-governor-rick-snyder<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBY MAIL: (See attached PDF form)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/sites/default/files/CCRPLDD2011_LDD_SIGNUP_0.pdf<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CAN STILL BECOME A CCRP CLUB SPONSOR<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have extended the 2011 Club Sponsorship registration through March 24. For information on the CCRP Club Sponsorships and the benefits go to the Clinton County Republican website by using the link below:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-club-sponsor-registration-form<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDon\'t miss an opportunity to meet and hear Governor Snyder speak RIGHT HERE IN ST. JOHNS.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFrom:<br />\r\nTHE CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />\r\nP.O. BOX 92<br />\r\nST. JOHNS, MI 48879<br />',1),(1687,1687,'The leadership of the Ingham and Ionia County Republican Parties have asked that I let you know about their Lincoln Day Dinners that are coming up later this month.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks You,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chair<br />\r\nClinton County Republicn Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\nINGHAM COUNTY LINCOLN DAY DINNER (Monday April 18, 2011):<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Ingham County Republican Lincoln Dinner will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Atrium Event Center, 2586 Jolly Road, Okemos.&nbsp; We are honored to have Attorney General Bill Schuette as our keynote speaker.&nbsp; There will be a Silent Auction at the dinner.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nPlease see the attached JPG file link for additional information:<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_LDD_Ingham.jpg\">Ingham County LDD Flyer</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou can purchase tickets at www.ICGOP.org &lt;http://www.ICGOP.org&gt; .<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLinda Lee Tarver<br />\r\nIngham County Republican Party Chair<br />\r\nMichigan Republican Party Ethnic Vice Chair<br />\r\n------------------------------<br />\r\nMary Stasek<br />\r\nDeputy Treasurer - ICGOP<br />\r\nVice Chair - 8th Congressional District<br />\r\n517-410-4201<br />\r\nmestasek@cablespeed.com<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIONIA COUNTY LINCOLN DAY DINNER (Monday April 18, 2011):<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our 2011 Lincoln Day Dinner on Friday, April 29th, 2011. Would you mind sharing the attached invitation with members of your County Party and your email list. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease see the attached PDF file link for additional information:<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Ionia_co_Lincoln_Day_Flyer.pdf\">Ionia County LDD Flyer</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThank you,<br />\r\nPhil Goodrich<br />\r\nChair<br />\r\nIonia County Republican Party<br />\r\nchair@ioniagop.org<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1689,1689,'CCRP Newsletter:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe CCRP has put together a Newsletter that can be downloaded and read. The newsletter has information about what we are doing as a party, current events, and other information that may be of interest to you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo download and view this issue of the newsletter click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/April_2011.pdf\">CCRP April 2011 Newsletter</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTION: Are you in favor of extending Public Employee benefits to same sex or unmarried partners?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . . . . . .&nbsp; 90% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . . .&nbsp; . .7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . . 2% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL SUBJECT: The Right-To-Work.<br />\r\nBackground:&nbsp; Traditionally a Right-To-Work law would prohibit unions or employers from requiring union membership and the payment of union dues as a condition of employment. An employee who chooses not to join a properly qualified union would not required to do so, but could be bound by the union\'s collective bargaining agreements with the employer. Currently Michigan\'s does not have a Right-To-Work law.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTIONS: Should Michigan pass legislation that would make it a Right-To-Work state?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYES<br />\r\nNO<br />\r\nUNDECIDED<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo Vote click on the following link to our website and scroll to the bottom of the page and then vote.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />',1),(1690,1690,'CCRP Newsletter:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe CCRP has put together a Newsletter that can be downloaded and read. The newsletter has information about what we are doing as a party, current events, and other information that may be of interest to you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo download and view this issue of the newsletter click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/April_2011_0.pdf\">CCRP April 2011 Newsletter</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTION: Are you in favor of extending Public Employee benefits to same sex or unmarried partners?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . . . . . .&nbsp; 90% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . . .&nbsp; . .7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . . 2% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL SUBJECT: The Right-To-Work.<br />\r\nBackground:&nbsp; Traditionally a Right-To-Work law would prohibit unions or employers from requiring union membership and the payment of union dues as a condition of employment. An employee who chooses not to join a properly qualified union would not required to do so, but could be bound by the union\'s collective bargaining agreements with the employer. Currently Michigan\'s does not have a Right-To-Work law.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTIONS: Should Michigan pass legislation that would make it a Right-To-Work state?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYES<br />\r\nNO<br />\r\nUNDECIDED<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo Vote click on the following link to our website and scroll to the bottom of the page and then vote.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />',1),(1691,1691,'CCRP Newsletter:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe CCRP has put together a Newsletter that can be downloaded and read. The newsletter has information about what we are doing as a party, current events, and other information that may be of interest to you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo download and view this issue of the newsletter click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/April_2011_0.pdf\">CCRP April 2011 Newsletter</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTION: Are you in favor of extending Public Employee benefits to same sex or unmarried partners?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . . . . . .&nbsp; 90% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . . .&nbsp; . .7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . . 2% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL SUBJECT: The Right-To-Work.<br />\r\nBackground:&nbsp; Traditionally a Right-To-Work law would prohibit unions or employers from requiring union membership and the payment of union dues as a condition of employment. An employee who chooses not to join a properly qualified union would not required to do so, but could be bound by the union\'s collective bargaining agreements with the employer. Currently Michigan\'s does not have a Right-To-Work law.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTIONS: Should Michigan pass legislation that would make it a Right-To-Work state?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYES<br />\r\nNO<br />\r\nUNDECIDED<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo Vote click on the following link to our website and scroll to the bottom of the page and then vote.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />',1),(1708,1708,'Taxpayer Tea Party Rally<br />\r\nHosted by: Americans For Prosperity &amp; others<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThursday, April 14, 2011 @ NOON<br />\r\nState Capitol Building<br />\r\nLansing, Michigan<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFeatured Guest Speakers<br />\r\n------------------------------ &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nDick Morris, FOX News Contributor<br />\r\nHerman Cain, Columnist/Host/Activist<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nRuth Johnson, Secretary of State<br />\r\nBill Schuette, Attorney General<br />\r\nRobert Young, Chief Justice Michigan Supreme Court<br />\r\nScott Hagerstrom, AFP-Michigan Director<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Taxpayer_Tea_Party_Rally.pdf\">TAXPAYER TEA PARTY RALLY&nbsp;EVENTS&nbsp;FLYER!</a><br />',1),(1710,1710,'TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clinton County Republicans<br />\r\nFROM:&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; April CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday April 21, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clinton County Courthouse<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Commissioners Room<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 100 E. State Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for the April meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/april_2011_agenda.pdf\">Agenda for April 21, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Minutes_March_2011_f.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from the March 17, 2011 meeting in DeWitt.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1727,1727,'OLD POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Should Michigan pass legislation that would make it a Right-To-Work state?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . . . . .83%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . .&nbsp; . . . . .17%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . .0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; State Senator Bertram Johnson (D-Detroit) has introduced Senate Resolution K calling for a ballot proposal that would amend the State Constitution to allow municipalities to impose a local sales tax. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Summary of the Proposed Sales Tax bill:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; ---------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Senate resolution is calling for a ballot measure to amend the state constitution allowing municipalities to impose up to a 4 percent sales tax beginning Jan. 1, 2012. A city, village or county - or a township in conjunction with a city or village - could impose the tax after receiving approval from voters in the municipality.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The tax would be an addition to the 6 percent statewide sales tax and would not be imposed for prescription drugs or the purchase of most food, excluding food prepared in restaurants.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To get on the state ballot, the Senate resolution requires a two-thirds vote in both chambers and then it would have to be approved by the people of the State of Michigan.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Would you support a local sales tax, up to 4 percent, in addition to the current 6 percent sales tax?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(TO VOTE SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE&nbsp;HOME PAGE AT)<br />\r\n&nbsp; http://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DON\'T FORGET OUR MONTHLY MEETING THIS WEEK ON<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 7:00 pm<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CLINTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 100 East State Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Johns, MI 48879<br />',1),(1778,1778,'Here are links to three stories and a poll on our website that should be of interest to you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Cost To Automakers of Over Regulation<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/cost-over-regulation<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe United States Postal Service and Why Thjey Should Be Provitazied<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/privatize-usps<br />\r\n<br />\r\n52% of Republicans feel there should be a New Third Party Are You One Of Them<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/republican%E2%80%99s-want-third-party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTION: Do you feel there should be a 3rd political party as an alternative to the republican and democrat parties?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo VOTE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/do-you-feel-there-should-be-3rd-political-party-alternative-republican-and-democrat-parties<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTION: Would you support a local sales tax, up to 4 percent, in addition to the current 6 percent sales tax?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . .6% <br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . 94<br />\r\nUndecided . . . .0%<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1779,1779,'Here are links to three stories and a poll on our website that should be of interest to you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Cost To Automakers of Over Regulation<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/cost-over-regulation<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe United States Postal Service and Why Thjey Should Be Provitazied<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/privatize-usps<br />\r\n<br />\r\n52% of Republicans feel there should be a New Third Party Are You One Of Them<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/republican%E2%80%99s-want-third-party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTION: Do you feel there should be a 3rd political party as an alternative to the republican and democrat parties?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo VOTE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/do-you-feel-there-should-be-3rd-political-party-alternative-republican-and-democrat-parties<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nQUESTION: Would you support a local sales tax, up to 4 percent, in addition to the current 6 percent sales tax?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . .6% <br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . 94<br />\r\nUndecided . . . .0%<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1780,1780,'TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP Executive Committee Members &amp; Precinct Delegates<br />\r\nFROM: Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; March CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on May 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt City Hall .<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 414 Main Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt, MI, 48820<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for March meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/CCRP_may_agenda_2011.pdf\">Agenda for May 19, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/April_2011_2.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from April 21, 2011 meeting in St. Johns.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1781,1781,'<br />\r\nTO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP Executive Committee Members &amp; Precinct Delegates<br />\r\nFROM:&nbsp; Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; May CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on May 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt City Hall .<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 414 Main Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt, MI, 48820<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for the May 19 meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/CCRP_may_agenda_2011_0.pdf\">Agenda for May 19, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/April_2011_3.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from April 21, 2011 meeting in St. Johns.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1782,1782,'We will be holding&nbsp; our Clinton County Republican Party monthly meeting on May 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt City Hall <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 414 Main Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt, MI, 48820<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached the agenda for the May 19 meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/CCRP_may_agenda_2011_0.pdf\">Agenda for May 19, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1788,1788,'112 Lincoln Day Dinner photos have bee posted on the Clinton County Michigan GOP facebook page.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you are on facebook and would like to view the photos click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_196572433721253#!/media/set/?set=oa.199960740049089\">LINCOLN DAY DINNER PHOTOS</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nIF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY A MEMBER OF THE GROUP ASK TO JOIN.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBy joining you will get news updates on local, state, and national issues and you will be able to place your own comments.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1789,1789,'112 Lincoln Day Dinner photos have bee posted on the Clinton County Michigan GOP facebook page.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you are on facebook and would like to view the photos click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_196572433721253#!/media/set/?set=oa.199960740049089\">LINCOLN DAY DINNER PHOTOS</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nIF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY A MEMBER OF THE GROUP ASK TO JOIN.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBy joining you will get news updates on local, state, and national issues and you will be able to place your own comments.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1817,1817,'The 2012 elections may well be one of the most critical elections in the history of our country. We need help from everyone we can get to help us get the message out that we can no longer continue down the path are on.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Clinton County Republican Party wants to help keep you informed of what is going on from day to day and how it affects you life. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo help us do that we have created a &ldquo;<a href=\"http:// http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?ref=ts \">Clinton County MI GOP</a>&rdquo; facebook fan page. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you are on facebook and would like to receive the news feeds on your facebook page go to the Clinton County MI GOP facebook page by clicking on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?ref=ts <br />\r\n<br />\r\nor enter: Clinton County MI GOP in the search box at the top of your facebook page and then click on the &ldquo;Like&rdquo; button.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou will now be getting our updates when we send them out.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks for your help in restoring responsibility in government.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1819,1819,'The  2012 elections may well be one of the most critical elections in the  history of our country. We need help from everyone we can get to help us  get the message out that we can no longer continue down the path are  on.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Clinton County Republican Party wants to help keep you informed of  what is going on from day to day and how it affects you life. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo help us do that we have created a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clinton County MI GOP&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; facebook fan page. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you are on facebook and would like to receive the news feeds on your  facebook page go to the Clinton County MI GOP facebook page by clicking  on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?ref=ts <br />\r\n<br />\r\nor enter: Clinton County MI GOP <br />\r\n<br />\r\nin the search box at the top of your facebook page and then click on the&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; LIKE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; button.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou will now be getting our updates when we send them out.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks for your help in restoring responsibility in government.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1821,1821,'The 2012 elections may well be one of the most critical elections in the history of our country. We need help from everyone we can get to help us get the message out that we can no longer continue down the path are on.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Clinton County Republican Party wants to help keep you informed of what is going on from day to day and how it affects you life.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo help us do that we have created a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clinton County MI GOP&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; facebook fan page.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you are on facebook and would like to receive the news feeds on your facebook page go to the Clinton County MI GOP facebook page by clicking on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?ref=ts<br />\r\n<br />\r\nor enter: Clinton County MI GOP<br />\r\n<br />\r\nin the search box at the top of your facebook page and then click on the&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; LIKE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; button.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou will now be getting our updates when we send them out.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks for your help in restoring responsibility in government.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1828,1828,'OLD POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you feel there should be a 3rd political party as an alternative to the republican and democrat parties?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . 40% <br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . 52% <br />\r\nUndecided . . . 8% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Should the Michigan Teacher tenure law be modified to allow for teachers to be dismissed more easily?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-teacher-tenure-law-be-modified-allow-teachers-be-dismissed-more-easily\"><em><strong>CLICK HERE TO VOTE</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1829,1829,'OLD POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you feel there should be a 3rd political party as an alternative to the republican and democrat parties?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . 40% <br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . 52% <br />\r\nUndecided . . . 8% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Should the Michigan Teacher tenure law be modified to allow for teachers to be dismissed more easily?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-teacher-tenure-law-be-modified-allow-teachers-be-dismissed-more-easily\"><em><strong>CLICK HERE TO VOTE</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1835,1835,'FROM:&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; June CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday June 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clinton County Courthouse<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Commissioners Room<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 100 E. State Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for the May meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/june_general.pdf\">Agenda for June 16, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Minutes._May.2011_0.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from the May 19, 2011 meeting in DeWitt.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve<br />',1),(1836,1836,'FROM:&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; June CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday June 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clinton County Courthouse<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Commissioners Room<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 100 E. State Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Johns, MI 48879<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for the May meeting.<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/june_general.pdf\"><br />\r\nAgenda for June 16, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Minutes._May.2011_0.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from the May 19, 2011 meeting in DeWitt.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve<br />',1),(1846,1846,'NEW&nbsp;POLL:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL QUESTION: Should the Michigan Teacher tenure law be modified to allow for teachers to be dismissed more easily?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . . . . . 90%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . . . . . . . .7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . . 3%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION &amp; OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAcccording to an article on Mlive it appears the Michigan Department of Community Health will proceed with implementation provisions of Obamacare, which includes the establishment of a state-level insurance exchanges.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGovernor Snyder has made the following statement regarding Obamacare:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&ldquo;My role is not to be a large advocate on the national scale. I was hired to be governor of Michigan, we&rsquo;re focused on Michigan issues. We&rsquo;re doing a major message in September on health and wellness. The focus right now is education, government reform, all the other good activities we\'re working in partnership with the Legislature.&rdquo;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nUnlike many other Republican Governors Snyder has chosen to not get involved in challenging the implementation of Obamacare provisions by not calling for repeal of the federal health care law. He is letting the Department of Community Health proceed with implementation provisions from the legislation, which includes the establishment of a state-level insurance exchange that would give consumers personal insurance market greater choice and access to coverage.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the MI Department of Community Health be implementing Obamacare provisions regarding insurance exchanges?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-mi-department-community-health-be-implementing-obamacare-provisions-regarding-insuran\"><em><strong>CLICK&nbsp;HERE&nbsp;TO&nbsp;VOTE</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1847,1847,'POLL RESULTS AND NEW POLL:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL QUESTION: Should the Michigan Teacher tenure law be modified to allow for teachers to be dismissed more easily?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . . . . . 90%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . . . . . . . .7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . . 3%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOVERVIEW:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAcccording to an article on Mlive it appears the Michigan Department of Community Health will proceed with implementation provisions of Obamacare, which includes the establishment of a state-level insurance exchanges.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGovernor Snyder has made the following statement regarding Obamacare:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;My role is not to be a large advocate on the national scale. I was hired to be governor of Michigan, we are focused on Michigan issues. We are doing a major message in September on health and wellness. The focus right now is education, government reform, all the other good activities we\'re working in partnership with the Legislature.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nUnlike many other Republican Governors Snyder has chosen to not get involved in challenging the implementation of Obamacare provisions by not calling for repeal of the federal health care law. He is letting the Department of Community Health proceed with implementation provisions from the legislation, which includes the establishment of a state-level insurance exchange that would give consumers personal insurance market greater choice and access to coverage.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the MI Department of Community Health be implementing Obamacare provisions regarding insurance exchanges?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-mi-department-community-health-be-implementing-obamacare-provisions-regarding-insuran\"><em><strong>CLICK&nbsp;HERE&nbsp;TO&nbsp;VOTE</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1848,1848,'POLL RESULTS AND NEW POLL:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION RESULTS:<br />\r\nShould the Michigan Teacher tenure law be modified to allow for teachers to be dismissed more easily?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . . . . . 90%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . . . . . . . .7% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . . 3%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOVERVIEW:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAcccording to an article on Mlive it appears the Michigan Department of Community Health will proceed with implementation provisions of Obamacare, which includes the establishment of a state-level insurance exchanges.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGovernor Snyder has made the following statement regarding Obamacare:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;My role is not to be a large advocate on the national scale. I was hired to be governor of Michigan, we are focused on Michigan issues. We are doing a major message in September on health and wellness. The focus right now is education, government reform, all the other good activities we\'re working in partnership with the Legislature.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nUnlike many other Republican Governors Snyder has chosen to not get involved in challenging the implementation of Obamacare provisions by not calling for repeal of the federal health care law. He is letting the Department of Community Health proceed with implementation provisions from the legislation, which includes the establishment of a state-level insurance exchange that would give consumers personal insurance market greater choice and access to coverage.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the MI Department of Community Health be implementing Obamacare provisions regarding insurance exchanges?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-mi-department-community-health-be-implementing-obamacare-provisions-regarding-insuran\"><em><strong>CLICK&nbsp;HERE&nbsp;TO&nbsp;VOTE</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />',1),(1861,1861,'OLD POLL QUESTION: Should the MI Department of Community Health be implementing Obamacare provisions regarding insurance exchanges?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . . . 8% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . .&nbsp; . .92% <br />\r\n&nbsp; Undecided . . 0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp; They have been holding hearings about the new proposed &quot;Canadian&quot; bridge from Detroit to Windsor that will be paid for with Canadian money and that Michigan will not be on the hook to pay for. Both sides say the other side is not telling the whole truth. Who do you believe? Granholm pushed the bridge in the last legislative session and could not get the votes to pass it because the republicans in the senate were against it. Now Snyder is pushing it. If the republicans vote for it what has changed from the original bill to make it a better idea under Snyder? Should the government own and run the bridge or should it be a private business?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the link following the poll question)<br />\r\n&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-legislature-pass-bill-new-bridge-dric-governor-synder-promoting\">Should the legislature pass the bill for the new bridge (DRIC) that Governor Synder is promoting?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1862,1862,'OLD POLL QUESTION: Should the MI Department of Community Health be implementing Obamacare provisions regarding insurance exchanges?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . . . 8% <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . .&nbsp; . .92% <br />\r\n&nbsp; Undecided . . 0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp; They have been holding hearings about the new proposed &quot;Canadian&quot; bridge from Detroit to Windsor that will be paid for with Canadian money and that Michigan will not be on the hook to pay for. Both sides say the other side is not telling the whole truth. Who do you believe? Granholm pushed the bridge in the last legislative session and could not get the votes to pass it because the republicans in the senate were against it. Now Snyder is pushing it. If the republicans vote for it what has changed from the original bill to make it a better idea under Snyder? Should the government own and run the bridge or should it be a private business?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the link following the poll question)<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-legislature-pass-bill-new-bridge-dric-governor-synder-promoting\">&nbsp; Should the legislature pass the bill for the new bridge (DRIC) that Governor Synder is promoting?</a><br />',1),(1885,1885,'The Clinton County Republican Party Annual Summer BBQ Fundraiser is just two weeks away on July 21, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor our Summer BBQ we are fortunate to have our State Senator Judy Emmons. In addition to being Clinton County&rsquo;s state senator she also represents the people of Ionia, Isabella, and Montcalm Counties. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe invite you to come and hear what she has to say about the &quot;Reinvention&quot; of Michigan and how it is going. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nAlso in Attendance:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Republican State Party Vice-Chair Sharon Wise.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; State Senator Rick Jones (Clinton County&rsquo;s new State Senator in 2013.)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Potential candidates for the 93rd House District including: <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kevin Kirk, Tom Leonard &amp; Jeremiah Napier.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2011 CCRP Scholarship Winners<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details see the attached flyer.<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_bbq_flier_rev4.pdf\"><em><strong>CCRP SUMMER&nbsp;BBQ&nbsp;FLYER</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo register on line at our website click on the following link.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/summerbbq<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Willis, Chair,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1886,1886,'<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The Clinton County Republican Party Annual Summer BBQ Fundraiser is just two weeks away on July 21, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor our Summer BBQ we are fortunate to have our State Senator Judy Emmons. In addition to being Clinton County\'s state senator she also represents the people of Ionia, Isabella, and Montcalm Counties.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe invite you to come and hear what she has to say about the &quot;Reinvention&quot; of Michigan and how it is going.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAlso in Attendance:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Republican State Party Vice-Chair Sharon Wise.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; State Senator Rick Jones (Clinton County&rsquo;s new State Senator in 2013.)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Potential candidates for the 93rd House District including:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kevin Kirk, Tom Leonard &amp; Jeremiah Napier.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2011 CCRP Scholarship Winners<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details see the attached flyer.<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_bbq_flier_rev4.pdf\"><em><strong>CCRP SUMMER BBQ FLYER</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo register on line at our website click on the following link.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/summerbbq<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Willis, Chair,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(1892,1892,'POLL&nbsp;RESULTS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOLD POLL QUESTION: Should the legislature pass the bill for the new bridge (DRIC) that Governor Synder is promoting?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . . . . . 26<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . . . . . . . 55%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Undecided . . . 18% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp; The Michigan Republican Party will soon be deciding how they will determine the selection of Michigan\'s choice of their candidate to run for president. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe options available are: <br />\r\n<br />\r\n1) An open Primary (currently what is used under Michigan law allowing anyone of any party affiliation to vote for either party\'s candidates with potential democrat crossover because there will be no Democrat candidate on the ballot because Obama will be unopposed - the cost of this primary is covered by the State of Michigan); <br />\r\n<br />\r\n2)&nbsp; Closed Primary (voters must be registered as a Republican voters, either before or on primary day - the cost of this primary WOULD NOT be covered by the State of Michigan); <br />\r\n<br />\r\n3)&nbsp;&nbsp; Convention (County conventions where county precinct delegates would vote for delegates to go to a state convention where the candidate would be selected); <br />\r\n<br />\r\n4)&nbsp; Caucus (similar to the procedure that Iowa and other states use).<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the link following the poll question)<br />\r\n&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-candidate-selection-method-should-be-used-pick-michigan%E2%80%99s-preferred-presidential-candid\"><em><strong>What Presidential candidate selection method should be used to pick Michigan\'s preferred presidential candidate?</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n___ Open Primary (Current Method where democrats can cross over) <br />\r\n___ Closed Primary (Only Republicans can vote)<br />\r\n___ Convention<br />\r\n___ Caucus<br />\r\n___ Undecided<br />',1),(1893,1893,'POLL&nbsp;RESULTS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOLD POLL QUESTION: Should the legislature pass the bill for the new bridge (DRIC) that Governor Synder is promoting?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes . . . . . . . . . 26%<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; No . . . . . . . . . . 55%<br />\r\n&nbsp; Undecided . . . 18% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL:<br />\r\n&nbsp; Overview:<br />\r\n&nbsp; The Michigan Republican Party will soon be deciding how they will determine the selection of Michigan\'s choice of their candidate to run for president. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe options available are: <br />\r\n<br />\r\n1) An open Primary (currently what is used under Michigan law allowing anyone of any party affiliation to vote for either party\'s candidates with potential democrat crossover because there will be no Democrat candidate on the ballot because Obama will be unopposed - the cost of this primary is covered by the State of Michigan); <br />\r\n<br />\r\n2)&nbsp; Closed Primary (voters must be registered as a Republican voters, either before or on primary day - the cost of this primary WOULD NOT be covered by the State of Michigan); <br />\r\n<br />\r\n3)&nbsp;&nbsp; Convention (County conventions where county precinct delegates would vote for delegates to go to a state convention where the candidate would be selected); <br />\r\n<br />\r\n4)&nbsp; Caucus (similar to the procedure that Iowa and other states use).<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the link following the poll question)<br />\r\n&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-candidate-selection-method-should-be-used-pick-michigan%E2%80%99s-preferred-presidential-candid\"><em><strong>What Presidential candidate selection method should be used to pick Michigan\'s preferred presidential candidate?</strong></em></a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n___ Open Primary (Current Method where democrats can cross over) <br />\r\n___ Closed Primary<br />\r\n___ Convention<br />\r\n___ Caucus<br />\r\n___ Undecided<br />',1),(1897,1897,'For those of you who are interested I received an e-mail from former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox who serves as the chair of the policy committ of the state party regarding the recommendation for the type of Presdiential Primary the Policy Committee will be recommending to the Michigan Republican Party State Committee when they vote on the issue next month. I have&nbsp; attached a PDF file of that e-mail for you to see his explantion for why he voted for the &quot;Closed Primary&quot; option over the others and why he thinks it is the best and fairest option.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/closed_primary.pdf\">Mike Cox Explanation of his vote</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI hope you find it informative and that it helpps you to understand why they recommended the &quot;Closed Primary&quot; option.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chair<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1917,1917,'asdasd<br />',1),(1936,1936,'It is imperative that the officers and members of the executive committee follow the rules as set forth by the party in its bylaws. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nAccording to the current bylaws these are the rules regarding endorsement of primary candidates by Officers and Executive Committee Members. <br />\r\n________________<br />\r\nSection 3 &ndash; Policy:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt shall be the policy of the Executive, County, and General Membership Committees not to endorse or support or disavow individual candidates in contested Republican primary elections, except as provided in Section 4.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt shall be the policy to allow announced candidate for public office or a member of their immediate family to speak at meetings or party sponsored events. Such speaking time may be limited by the Chairperson to a reasonable time.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSection 4 &ndash; Endorsement/Disavowment-Contested Republican Primary:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn the exceptional circumstance when the Republican Party in Clinton County, the Executive Committee may endorse support it is in the best interest of or disavow a particular candidate in a contested Republican primary election, provided that such resolution be adopted by two-thirds of the Executive Committee present and voting. When an endorsement is proposed, the consent of the candidate is necessary.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe officers of the Committees in their official capacity shall not endorse candidates in a contested primary election, except when the candidate has received Executive Committee endorsement.<br />\r\n____________<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County&nbsp;Republican Party<br />',1),(1937,1937,'&nbsp;Execuitve Committee Members &amp; Precinct Delegates<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis e-mail is to inform the CCRP Executive Committee Members and the precinct delegates that the county party has a need for a Fund Raising chairperson to replace Tom Leonard for the remainder of 2011 and for 2012. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nI view of the fact that Tom is running for the 93rd House District seat to replace Paul Opsommer we both thought it would be in his and the party\'s best interest if he were to step down from that position to avoid any potential appearances of conflict of interest. His dedication and service to the party in that capacity will be missed.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe responsibilities include heading the fundraising committee and the planning of the Summer BBQ and the Fall Fest fund raising events, including but not limited to:<br />\r\n- Determining and acquiring speakers for the events<br />\r\n- Determining and acquiring the venue for the events<br />\r\n- Coordinating the human and physical resources needed for the events<br />\r\n- Coordinating of the advertising and inviting of people to the events<br />\r\n- Arranging for the tracking of registration and payments for the events<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAdditionally the fund raising chair assists with the annual Lincoln Day Dinner planning.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe are currently considering what our options are for the Fall Fest fundraiser and it would be great if we could get a new person in that position to help us complete the plans as soon as possible.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn the interim I will be assuming the responsibilities until we find a replacement. If any of you are interested in serving as the fund raising chair through 2012 please let me know as soon as possible.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks again for all that you do!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nC:517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(1939,1939,'To resolve the impasse in congress to complete the &quot;debt deal&quot; what action should be taken to complete the agreement?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/resolve-impasse-congress-complete-%E2%80%9Cdebt-deal%E2%80%9D-what-action-should-be-taken-complete-agreement\">TO VOTE CLICK&nbsp;HERE:</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n__ Make additional cuts across the board<br />\r\n__ Cut specific departmental spending<br />\r\n__ Eliminate subsidies<br />\r\n__ Raise taxes on the rich &gt;$200,000<br />\r\n__ Reform entitlements<br />\r\n__ Go to a Flat tax<br />\r\n__ Require a balance budget amendment<br />\r\n__ A combination of the above<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1943,1943,'Representative Opsommer is looking for volunteers to walk with him at two separate event parades on the next two weekends. Any&nbsp; help would be greatly appreciated.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Mint Festival parade - Saturday, August 13.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe DeWitt Ox Roast Parade - Saturday, August 20.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details on each of the parades and/or to volunteer call Nancy Bareham in Rep. Opsommer\'s office at 517-202-4719<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />',1),(1944,1944,'Due to the expiration of the term on the Board of Canvassers for Clinton County of Republican member Bertine Thelen on November 1, 2011 there will be an opening for a new republican member. The Clinton County Republican Party has been asked by the county clerk to submit the names of three individuals that will be considered as a replacement for Bertine Thelen. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe County Board of Commissioners will make the final decision on the appointment. The term of service on the Board of Canvassers is a 4-year term and will run from November 1, 2011 through November 1, 2015. Anyone interested in serving on the County Board of Canvassers should notify Steve Willis on or before the next scheduled executive committee meeting on August 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Clinton County Court House. The nominee names that will be submitted for consideration by the Board of Commissioners will be determined at the executive committee meeting on August 18. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nPursuant to Michigan statute, MCL 168.24c(2), the nominee names must be submitted to the county clerk before September 1, 2011. The two nominees that are not selected may be utilized in the event a substitute person is needed to complete the canvas of an election.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNOMINEES CANNOT BE HOLDING AN ELECTED OFFICE.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County&nbsp;Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1948,1948,'I have received responses from two people as of this morning, Thursday, August 11, from people who would like to be nominees for the open Clinton County Board of Canvassers seat as of November 1, 2011. If you are interested in being considered as a nominee to be on the Clinton County Board of Canvassers please let me know as soon as possible. If I receive more than three names of people who want to be nominees by Wednesday, August 17, the Clinton County Republican County Executive Committee will be holding a vote on who the three nominees will be at our monthly meeting on Thursday August 18 at the Clinton County Court House in St. Johns.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI have attached a a excerpt from the Michigan Election Laws that describes the responsibilities and duties of a canvasser that will describe in details what the requirements are.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/canvassers.pdf\">BOARD OF CANVASSERS EXCERPT</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nListed below is the content from my original e-mail regarding the opening on the Clinton County Board of Canvassers:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDue to the expiration of the term on the Board of Canvassers for Clinton County of Republican member Bertine Thelen on November 1, 2011 there will be an opening for a new republican member. The Clinton County Republican Party has been asked by the county clerk to submit the names of three individuals that will be considered as a replacement for Bertine Thelen. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe County Board of Commissioners will make the final decision on the appointment. The term of service on the Board of Canvassers is a 4-year term and will run from November 1, 2011 through November 1, 2015. Anyone interested in serving on the County Board of Canvassers should notify Steve Willis on or before the next scheduled executive committee meeting on August 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Clinton County Court House. The nominee names that will be submitted for consideration by the Board of Commissioners will be determined at the executive committee meeting on August 18. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nPursuant to Michigan statute, MCL 168.24c(2), the nominee names must be submitted to the county clerk before September 1, 2011. The two nominees that are not selected may be utilized in the event a substitute person is needed to complete the canvas of an election.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNOMINEES CANNOT BE HOLDING AN ELECTED OFFICE.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1974,1974,'The CCRP Summer BBQ pictures have been uploaded to the web site for everyone to see. The evening was the hottest day of the summer, to date, but everyone had a great time as Senator Emmons updated the party faithful on her recall and on what is happening in Lansing. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-summer-bbq\">TO&nbsp;VIEW&nbsp;THE&nbsp;PHOTOS&nbsp;FROM&nbsp;THE&nbsp;BBQ CLICK&nbsp;HERE</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe also had the opportunity to present checks to our 2011 Scholarship Winner Kimberly Thelen of Fowler and Anna Whiteman of DeWitt. The third Scholarship Winner, Catherine Biewer,&nbsp; received her check at her awards ceremony in St. johns earlier in the summer.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe were also fortunate to have State Representative Paul Opsommer, State Senator Rick Jones from Grand Ledge, Clinton County Sheriff Wayne Kangas, County Commissioners Adam Stacey, Jamie Clover-Adams, Jack Enderlee, and Dave Pohl, U.S. Senate candidate Randy Hekman, former State Senator Alan Cropsey, former State Representative Scott Hummel, retired Register of Deeds Carol Wooley, and potential candidates for the 93rd House District.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED OUT AND ESPECIALLY TO BUCK KUISEL &amp; TOOT BARNARD&nbsp;WHO&nbsp;HOSTED&nbsp;THE&nbsp;EVENT AND&nbsp;THE&nbsp;FOLLOWING&nbsp;PEOPLE:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Phil &amp; Nancy Bareham (For providing the drink vending dispenser)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Brian Began (Our faithful chef)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Gobbo<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Bruce &amp; Janice Harte<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Anne Hill &amp; Thom Cannell<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Vern Klassen<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Tom Leonard<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Dave Seeger<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Ray &amp; Elaine Snyder<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; Sheri Harte Willis<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp; We missed those of you who were unable to attend but we will be having our Fall Fest Event coming up in late October or Early November and we hope to see you then!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County&nbsp;Republican Party<br />',1),(1977,1977,'August 13, 201<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Please find attached the meeting minutes from our last Executive Committee Meeting on June 16, 2011 and the agenda for our upcoming meeting at the Clinton County Court House in St. Johns on August 18, 2011 at 7:00.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As you will see from the agenda we have a number of items of importance regarding the upcoming elections and getting the vote out. <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hopefully we will see you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSincerely,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/august_agenda_and_june_minutes.pdf\">AGENDA&nbsp;AND&nbsp;MEETING&nbsp;MINUTES</a><br />',1),(1978,1978,'CCRP MONTHLY MEETING ON AUGUST 18, 2011<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Clinton County Republican Party Executive Committee will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 7:00 at the Clinton County Courthouse in St. Johns. Please click on the following link to download the meeting agenda. Fellow county conservatives are welcome to come and hear what we are doing and your input is always appreciated.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/august_general.pdf\">LINK TO the CCRP Executive Meeting Agenda for August 18, 2011.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nREPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE TO STOP IN ST. JOHNS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRepublican Presidential Candidate John Davis will have a Whistle stop in St. Johns at the Clinton County Courthouse in the parking lot on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 1:15 p.m. To learn more about his campaign click on the following link to his campaign web site listed below:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.johndavisforpresident.org/\">JOHN DAVIS FOR&nbsp;PRESIDENT&nbsp;WEBSITE</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSincerely,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(1984,1984,'With the 2012 general election a little more than a year off the Clinton County Republican Party has been asked by the State Party to help in identifying an additional 9,400 conservative voters in Clinton County prior to the election in 2012. It has been estimated the Michigan Republican Party needs to get an additional one million more republican voters to the polls than who voted for Rick Snyder in 2010, to beat President Obama and Debbie Stabenow.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo accomplish that goal we are asking ALL of the Clinton County Precinct Delegates to do their part by calling people who are designated by the State Party as &ldquo;undefined voters&rdquo; and ask them a series of survey questions to help ascertain what their voting inclination will be when they vote in the 2012 general election. The responses to the phone survey will be entered into the &ldquo;Voter Vault&rdquo; database where we will subsequently use the information to identify and get people to the polls to vote for our candidates.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnne Hill has graciously volunteered to serve as the &ldquo;Voter Identification&rdquo; Chairperson to spearhead our county efforts. You will be hearing from her over the next few weeks with more details regarding the campaign. As you know precinct delegates are the life blood of the party and we can&rsquo;t do it without your help. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nWith your help we will put a conservative in the White House and replace Debbie Stabenow in the U.S. Senate.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSincerely, <br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chair<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />',1),(1986,1986,'PREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nTo resolve the impasse in congress to complete the &quot;debt deal&quot; what action should be taken to complete the agreement?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMake additional cuts across the board . . . 4% <br />\r\nCut specific departmental spending . . . . . .4% <br />\r\nEliminate subsidies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0% <br />\r\nRaise taxes on the rich &gt;$200,000 . . . . . . 4% <br />\r\nReform entitlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8% <br />\r\nGo to a Flat tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% <br />\r\nRequire a balance budget amendment . . . 16% <br />\r\nA combination of the above . . . . . . . . . . . 56% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nIf the republican primary for the S.S. Senate were held today who would you vote for?<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/if-republican-primary-us-senate-were-held-today-who-would-you-vote\">(To Vote in the poll click on this link)</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nChad Dewey <br />\r\nClark Durant <br />\r\nGary Glenn <br />\r\nRandy Hekman <br />\r\nPete Hoekstra<br />\r\nPeter Konetchy <br />\r\nTim Leuliette<br />\r\nRick Wilson <br />',1),(1992,1992,'The following is a brief summary of the discussion we had on Thursday September 18 at the CCRP executive committee meeting regarding the &quot;endorsement and support&quot; of candidates in our current bylaws.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe meeting was well attended and there were many comments regarding the current policy and many people expressed their opinions on both sides of the issue. Perspectives were given from people who were involved in the original drafting of the bylaws, by executive committee members, attorneys, tea party attendees, and other concerned individuals. All of the comments were appreciated and added to the discussion. It was important that everyone had a voice and that their opinions and concerns on the issues we expressed. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nAfter the discussion and comment period a motion was made and passed that the chairman appoint a committee to be made up of three people to review the bylaws related to &quot;Article IX, Sections 3 and 4&quot; of the bylaws. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs the chairman it is my intent is to have one person from each side of the issue and a &quot;Neutral/Unbiased&quot; party, if that is&nbsp; truly possible, for the third person. I will be on the committee as an ex-officio, non-voting member according to the bylaws, to review the support and endorsement sections.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI have asked Prosecutor Sherman to serve on the committee because of his past knowledge of the bylaws, experience in drafting the original bylaws, and to get an &quot;attorney&rsquo;s perspective&quot; on what the bylaws currently say. I am in the process of contacting the other two people for the committee and will let you know who they are after they have agreed to be a part of the committee.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHopefully we will be able to hold our first meeting in early September and report back to the executive committee at the September 15 meeting in DeWitt.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you have any questions or comments please feel free to give me a call or e-mail me.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSincerely,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nC: 517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2001,2001,'OLD POLL QUESTION: If the republican primary for the U.S. Senate were held today who would you vote for?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL&nbsp;RESULTS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nChad Dewey . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\nClark Durant . . . . . . 4%<br />\r\nGary Glenn . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\nRANDY&nbsp;HEKMAN . . . 60%<br />\r\nPete Hoekstra . . . . 36%<br />\r\nPeter Konetchy . . . . 0%<br />\r\nTim Leuliette . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\nRick Wilson . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION: (To vote, click on the poll question)<br />\r\n&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/if-republican-primary-president-were-held-today-who-would-you-vote\"> If the republican primary for the President were held today who would you vote for?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nMichele Bachmann<br />\r\nHerman Cain<br />\r\nNewt Gingrich <br />\r\nJohn Davis<br />\r\nJon Huntsman&nbsp; <br />\r\nGary Johnson<br />\r\nFred Karger<br />\r\nAndy Martin<br />\r\nThaddeus McCotter<br />\r\nJimmy McMillan<br />\r\nTom Miller<br />\r\nRon Paul <br />\r\nRick Perry<br />\r\nMitt Romney <br />\r\nRick Santorum<br />\r\nVern Wuensche <br />',1),(2009,2009,'Norm Schinkle, from the State Party, has asked if the Clinton County Republicans could help out by providing volunteers to make calls from the State Republican Headquarters on Seymour Street in downtown Lansing. They are looking for anyone that can help by making calls to Rep. Paul Scott\'s district in Genesee County during the weeks ahead preceding the recall election in November. Anyone that works downtown that could make calls after work for an hour, or even during their lunch period would be appreciated.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you have any questions please fell free to call Norm at (517) 256-4666.<br />',1),(2022,2022,'OLD POLL QUESTION AND RESULTS:<br />\r\nIf the republican primary for the President were held today who would you vote for?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRick Perry . . . . . . . . . . 37%<br />\r\nMichele Bachmann . . . . 24%<br />\r\nRon Paul . . . . . . . . . . . .15%<br />\r\nMitt Romney . . . . . . . . .12%<br />\r\nNONE OF THE ABOVE . . . .5% <br />\r\nHerman Cain . . . . . . . . . 2%<br />\r\nJohn Davis . . . . . . . . . . .2%<br />\r\nThaddeus McCotter . . . . 2%<br />\r\nNewt Gingrich . . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\nJon Huntsman . . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\nGary Johnson . . . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\nFred Karger . . . . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\nAndy Martin . . . . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\nJimmy McMillan . . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\nTom Miller . . . . . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\nRick Santorum . . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\nVern Wuensche . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOVERVIEW:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Postal Service is fast approaching its borrowing limit of $15 billion, leaving officials concerned about a first-ever USPS default. The Postal Service&rsquo;s net loss for this fiscal year could run as high as $10 billion, and projects to around $9 billion for next year. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhat action should Congress take to resolve the USPS financial insolvency?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-action-should-congress-take-resolve-usps-financial-insolvency\">(TO VOTE CLICK ON THIS LINK)</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Push the $5.5 billion payment for future retiree healthcare costs back to the end of the year<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ End Saturday delivery<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Allow the USPS to look into overseeing its own healthcare benefits.<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Lay off tens of thousands of workers over the next three years.<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Close thousands of rural or small branches.<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Continue to fund the USPS regardless of the loss<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Privatize the Postal Services<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Combination some of the above<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2027,2027,'We will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting onThursday&nbsp; September 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt City Hall .<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 414 Main Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt, MI, 48820<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached last months meeting minutes and the agenda for the September 15, 2011 meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/september_general.pdf\">Agenda for September 15, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Minutes._August.2011_final.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from August 18, 2011 meeting in St. Johns.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton Clinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2028,2028,'We will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday&nbsp; September 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt City Hall .<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 414 Main Street<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt, MI, 48820<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached&nbsp; the agenda for the September 15, 2011 meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/september_general.pdf\">Agenda for September 15, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton Clinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2029,2029,'The Clinton County Republican Party will hold its Annual Fall Fund Raiser at Highland Hills Golf Club in DeWitt on October 20, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFormer U.S. Senate Candidate Pete Hoekstra has graciously agreed to be our keynote speaker for this year\'s event. We look forward to hearing what former Congressman Hoekstra has to say regarding his vision for our country and the part he will take in making government responsible to the people.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details of the event and/or to register online click on the following link to the CCRP website registration form:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/node/1763<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo download a printable PDF flyer for the event click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_fall_fundraiser.pdf\">CCRP FALL&nbsp;FUNDRAISER FLYER</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSincerely,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY!<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2030,2030,'The Clinton County Republican Party will hold its Annual Fall Fund Raiser at Highland Hills Golf Club in DeWitt on October 20, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFormer U.S. Senate Candidate Pete Hoekstra has graciously agreed to be our keynote speaker for this year\'s event. We look forward to hearing what former Congressman Hoekstra has to say regarding his vision for our country and the part he would take in making government responsible to the people.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details of the event and/or to register online click on the following link to the CCRP website registration form:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/node/1763<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo download a printable PDF flyer for the event click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_fall_fundraiser_0.pdf\">CCRP FALL&nbsp;FUND&nbsp;RAISER FLYER</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSincerely,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY!<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2032,2032,'The Clinton County Republican Party will hold its Annual Fall Fundraiser at Highland Hills Golf Club in DeWitt on October 20, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nU.S. Senate Candidate Pete Hoekstra has graciously agreed to be our keynote speaker for this year\'s event. We look forward to hearing what former Congressman Hoekstra has to say regarding his vision for our country and the part he would take in making government responsible to the people.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details of the event and/or to register online click on the following link to the CCRP website registration form:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/node/1763<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo download a printable PDF flyer for the event click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_fall_fundraiser_0.pdf\">CCRP FALL FUNDRAISER WTH PETE HOEKSTRA flyer</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSincerely,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY!<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2048,2048,'What action should Congress take to resolve the USPS financial insolvency?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n43% . . . .&nbsp; A combination of the others<br />\r\n29% . . . .&nbsp; Privatize the Postal Service <br />\r\n11% . . . . End Saturday delivery<br />\r\n7% . . . . .&nbsp; Close thousands of rural or small branches<br />\r\n7% . . . . .&nbsp; Partner with commercial businesses to offer essential services<br />\r\n4: . . . . . . Lay off tens of thousands of workers over the next three years<br />\r\n0% . . . . . .Push the $5.5 billion payment for future retiree <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; healthcare costs back to the end of the year<br />\r\n0% . . . . . Allow the USPS to look into overseeing its own healthcare benefits<br />\r\n0% . . . . .&nbsp; Continue to fund the USPS regardless of the loss&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n---<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe U.S. Congress and the Michigan Legislature are both working on versions of a &quot;National ID&quot;, known as &quot;E-Verify&quot;, that would be used to stop the hiring of illegal immigrants. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nE-Verify would esentially become a national ID and it would:<br />\r\n&nbsp;-&nbsp; Be a required ID for everyone seeking employement or changing jobs.<br />\r\n&nbsp;-&nbsp; Contain Social Security numbers, driver license information, birthdates, medical information, etc.<br />\r\n&nbsp;- Serve as a legal hurdle for employers by incorporating a biometric identifier such as a picture or fingerprints. <br />\r\n&nbsp;- It could eventually become an &quot;all-purpose security device, used for cashing checks, confirming the name on credit cards, and looking you up at the prescription counter.&quot;<br />\r\n&nbsp;- Allow the sharing of personal information in a nationwide database to multiple entities.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAre you in favor of a NATIONAL ID that would be required by everyone as a condition of new employment?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Yes<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ No<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Undeceided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------<br />\r\nMaking comments on the website about polls<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you are a registered user on this website you can make comments on any posted story or poll.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo become a user on the site click on the &quot;CCRP WEBSITE USER REQUEST FORM&quot; in the upper right hand portion of on the home page and follow the instructions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2052,2052,'WHOOPS!<br />\r\nI APOLIGIZE FOR NOT GIVING A LINK TO THE NEW POLL QUESTION&nbsp; IN THE PREVIOUS E-MAIL NEWSLETTER!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">LIKE THE&nbsp;CCRP ON&nbsp;FACEBOOK:</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">JOIN THE&nbsp;CCRP&nbsp;FACEBOOK GROUP AND&nbsp;GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES:</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhat action should Congress take to resolve the USPS financial insolvency?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n43% . . . .&nbsp; A combination of the others<br />\r\n29% . . . .&nbsp; Privatize the Postal Service<br />\r\n11% . . . . End Saturday delivery<br />\r\n7% . . . . .&nbsp; Close thousands of rural or small branches<br />\r\n7% . . . . .&nbsp; Partner with commercial businesses to offer essential services<br />\r\n4: . . . . . . Lay off tens of thousands of workers over the next three years<br />\r\n0% . . . . . .Push the $5.5 billion payment for future retiree<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; healthcare costs back to the end of the year<br />\r\n0% . . . . . Allow the USPS to look into overseeing its own healthcare benefits<br />\r\n0% . . . . .&nbsp; Continue to fund the USPS regardless of the loss <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n---<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe U.S. Congress and the Michigan Legislature are both working on versions of a &quot;National ID&quot;, known as &quot;E-Verify&quot;, that would be used to stop the hiring of illegal immigrants.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nE-Verify would esentially become a national ID and it would:<br />\r\n&nbsp;-&nbsp; Be a required ID for everyone seeking employement or changing jobs.<br />\r\n&nbsp;-&nbsp; Contain Social Security numbers, driver license information, birthdates, medical information, etc.<br />\r\n&nbsp;- Serve as a legal hurdle for employers by incorporating a biometric identifier such as a picture or fingerprints.<br />\r\n&nbsp;- It could eventually become an &quot;all-purpose security device, used for cashing checks, confirming the name on credit cards, and looking you up at the prescription counter.&quot;<br />\r\n&nbsp;- Allow the sharing of personal information in a nationwide database to multiple entities.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAre you in favor of a NATIONAL ID that would be required by everyone as a condition of new employment?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/are-you-favor-national-id-would-be-required-everyone-condition-new-employment\">TO VOTE CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Yes<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ No<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Undeceided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------<br />\r\nMaking comments on the website about polls<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you are a registered user on this website you can make comments on any posted story or poll.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo become a user on the site click on the &quot;CCRP WEBSITE USER REQUEST FORM&quot; in the upper right hand portion of on the home page and follow the instructions.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2057,2057,'Here are a few stories you should read regarding &quot;our&quot; President and &quot;his policies&quot;.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/white-house-coersion\">WHITE HOUSE COERSION?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/acorn-money-obama\">ACORN MONEY FROM OBAMA</a><br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/green-job-boom-or-bust\"><br />\r\nGREEN JOB BOOM or BUST?</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you want to help change Washington politics &quot;Get Involved&quot; &mdash; become a Clinton County Precinct Delegate.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/precinct-delegate-recruitment-training\">TO FIND OUT MORE CLICK ON THIS LINK!</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nor call or e-mail<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2059,2059,'PREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nAre you in favor of a NATIONAL ID that would be required by everyone as a condition of new employment?<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . 14%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . 82%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . 5%&nbsp; <br />\r\n------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGovernor Rick Snyder plans to direct doctors in Michigan to begin monitoring the body weight of their young patients and provide that data to a new state registry in what would be one of the most extensive government efforts to address pediatric obesity.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIs it the States place to be monitoring and tracking the BMI indexes of school age children?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/it-states-place-be-monitoring-and-tracking-bmi-indexes-school-age-children\">TO VOTE CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Yes<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ No<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate<br />\r\n<br />\r\n2011 MEETING SCHEDULE -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-ccrp-executive-committee-meeting-schedule<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP FALL FUNDRAISER WTH PETE HOEKSTRA&nbsp; -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/node/1763<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(2060,2060,'PREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nAre you in favor of a NATIONAL ID that would be required by everyone as a condition of new employment?<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . 14%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . 82%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . 5%&nbsp; <br />\r\n------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGovernor Rick Snyder plans to direct doctors in Michigan to begin monitoring the body weight of their young patients and provide that data to a new state registry in what would be one of the most extensive government efforts to address pediatric obesity.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIs it the States place to be monitoring and tracking the BMI indexes of school age children?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/it-states-place-be-monitoring-and-tracking-bmi-indexes-school-age-children\">TO VOTE CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Yes<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ No<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">TO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK -- CLICK ON THIS LIN</a>K<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\"><br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">TO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-ccrp-executive-committee-meeting-schedule\">2011 MEETING SCHEDULE -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/node/1763\">CCRP FALL FUNDRAISER WTH PETE HOEKSTRA&nbsp; -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(2061,2061,'PREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nAre you in favor of a NATIONAL ID that would be required by everyone as a condition of new employment?<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . 14%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . 82%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . 5%&nbsp; <br />\r\n------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGovernor Rick Snyder plans to direct doctors in Michigan to begin monitoring the body weight of their young patients and provide that data to a new state registry in what would be one of the most extensive government efforts to address pediatric obesity.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIs it the States place to be monitoring and tracking the BMI indexes of school age children?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/it-states-place-be-monitoring-and-tracking-bmi-indexes-school-age-children\">TO VOTE CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Yes<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ No<br />\r\n&nbsp;___ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">TO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">TO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">TO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-ccrp-executive-committee-meeting-schedule\">2011 MEETING SCHEDULE -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/node/1763\">CCRP FALL FUNDRAISER WTH PETE HOEKSTRA&nbsp; -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(2072,2072,'OBAMACARE -- A TAX, FEE or WHAT?<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obamacare-tax-fee-or-what\">Click below to see how this new law will impact you.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n2012 TAX DEDUCTIONS -- GONE!<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2012-tax-deductions-gone\">Click below to see how this new law will impact you.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSHOULD MICHIGAN TAX INTERNET SALES?<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-tax-internet-sales\">Click below to see how this new law will impact you.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">TO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">TO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">TO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-ccrp-executive-committee-meeting-schedule\">2011 MEETING SCHEDULE -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/node/1763\">CCRP FALL FUNDRAISER WTH PETE HOEKSTRA&nbsp; -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(2073,2073,'Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra and U.S. Senate Candidate Pete Hoekstra will be having a fund raising event in Bath Township at Jimmy\'s Pub on Chandler Road on October 20, 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Clinton County residents serving as the event Chairs have asked that the CCRP send out an invitation and registration form to all of the recipeints of our e-Newsletter list informing them of the event.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached the event flyer and registration form for you to print and return to the Hoekstra campaign.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Clinton_Co_Invite.pdf\">PETE HOEKSTRA FUNDRAISER FLYER PDF</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSincerely,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nM: 517-281-4458 <br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2075,2075,'NEW COMMENT FEATURE ON WEB SITE!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have made modifications to our web site to allow ANYONE the option of making comments to Polls and Stories that are posted on our web site. After adding a comment submit it and it will be posted as part of the story or poll after it has been reviewed for acceptable content by the site administrator.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION &amp; POLL RESULTS:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nIs it the States place to be monitoring and tracking the BMI indexes of school age children?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . . .10%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . . .85%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . . . 5%<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n-----------------------------<br />\r\nUnder their new contract every U.A.W. worker at GM will receive:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&mdash; A $5,000 bonus for approving the contract<br />\r\n&nbsp;&mdash; $1,000 in&nbsp; &quot;inflation protection&quot; payments in each of the last three years of the agreement.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&mdash; Modifications in their profit-sharing formula for all workers.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&mdash; A guarantee of about $1,000 in profit sharing for every $1 billion that GM earns in its larger North American operations, which include Canada and Mexico.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&mdash; A guarantee at least a $3,500 profit-sharing check in 2012 based on profits already earned this year at GM.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe contract agreement doesn&rsquo;t mention the fact that GM still owes $15,000,000,000.00 to the government (YOU AND ME) for the loans they received as part of the bailout and that they original bondholders of GM stock lost their investment as part of the bankruptcy settlement.<br />\r\n-----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------<br />\r\nShould GM pay the taxpayers back for the loan they received to stay in business before giving&nbsp; $5,000 bonuses to workers?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-gm-pay-taxpayers-back-loan-they-received-stay-business-giving-5000-bonuses-workers\">CLICK&nbsp;ON THE&nbsp;FOLLOWING LINK&nbsp;TO&nbsp;VOTE AND&nbsp;COMMENT ON&nbsp;THE&nbsp;POLL</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n____ Yes<br />\r\n____ No<br />\r\n____ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2083,2083,'------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nOLD POLL RESULTS &amp; NEW POLL<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould GM pay the taxpayers back for the loan they received to stay in business before giving $5,000 bonuses to workers?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . .90%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . .5%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . 5%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\nGovernor Snyder has ordered the state to conduct a study examining whether the state has too many bosses. This decision was made based on input from unions representing state employees who said that changing the manager to staff ratio could save millions of dollars.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe state currently has about one manager for every six employees. The unions argue the ratio should be between seven and 11 employees per boss. If the ratio was 7:1, it is projected that it would save around $75 million a year. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAre you in favor of reducing the number of managers in state government to be more in line with the private sector to reduce costs?<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/are-you-favor-reducing-number-managers-state-government-be-line-private-sector-reduce-costs\"><br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THE NEW POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n____ Yes<br />\r\n____ No<br />\r\n____ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2091,2091,'Clinton County Tea Party Patriots U.S. Senate Candidate Forum<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thursday, September 29, 2011<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Forum Starts at 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt Banquet &amp; Conference Center<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1120 Commerce Park Drive<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DeWitt, MI 48820<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (Just off Old 27, Near I-69, behind Burger King)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCANDIDATES IN ATTENDANCE:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scotty Boman (Libertarian)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clark Durant (R)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gary Glenn (R) <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Randy Hekman (R)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pete Hoekstra (R)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Peter Konetchy (R) <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis will be a great opportunity to see all of the declared republican U.S. Senate Candidates at one time, to compare their positions, and meet them one on one.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/CCTPP_US_Sen_Forum_Flyer.pdf\">To download the event flyer click on this link:</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nM: 517-281-4458<br />',1),(2093,2093,'----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOLD POLL RESULTS &amp; NEW POLL<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAre you in favor of reducing the number of managers in state government to be in line with the private sector to reduce costs?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;Yes . . . . . . . . . . 96%<br />\r\n&nbsp;No . . . . . . . . . . . 4%<br />\r\n&nbsp;Undecided . . . . . .0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n--------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAccording to various polls both republicans and independents are not happy with the current republican candidates who have entered the race. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis poll will allow you to express your opinion on the issue and to list anyone that you would like to see throw their name into the race. (To enter a candidate&rsquo;s name click on &ldquo;Add new comment&rdquo; link of the poll voting page.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWE WILL PUBLISH THE NAMES THAT YOU SUBMIT IN THE NEXT PRESIDENTIAL POLL AS CANDIDATES TO SEE WHAT KIND OF RESPONSE WE GET<br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n--------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAre you satisfied with the current declared republican presidential candidates who are running?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/are-you-satisfied-current-declared-republican-presidential-candidates-who-are-running\">TO VOTE IN THE NEW POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK:</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n____ Yes<br />\r\n____ No <br />\r\n____ No - I would to see another candidate enter the race (Enter candidate name by clicking on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2103,2103,'Th Clinton County Republican Party has been asked to Announce The Following Event:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Mid-Michigan Republican Women\'s Club<br />\r\nInvites You to our October Dinner and Dialogue Event Featuring<br />\r\n&nbsp; <br />\r\nState Representative Paul Opsommer,<br />\r\n&nbsp;Associate Speaker Pro Tem&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;America:&nbsp; One Land - - One Law&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nRepresentative Paul Opsommer is the Associate Speaker Pro Tem in the House of Representatives. He is the sponsor and co-sponsor of two very important and similar bills that seek to assure that people are treated fairly and equally under one set of laws.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nHouse Bill No. 4769, the &quot;restriction of application of foreign laws act,&quot; respects the tradition of American laws in American courts. It protects individuals from violations of rights provided by the U.S. and Michigan Constitutions by limiting the application and enforcement of any foreign law, legal code or system of a foreign jurisdiction in our courts and legal system. It clarifies public policy including Article XI Sec 1 of the Michigan Constitution which says that &ldquo;all officers, legislative, executive&nbsp; and judicial&hellip;shall take and subscribe the following oath . . . .to support the Constitution of the U.S. and the constitution of this state&hellip;and no other oath, affirmation, or any religious test . . . . &quot;&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nHouse Bill No. 4003 stops the State and other public employers from forcing a public employee union contract on people who are not really public employees. This protects individuals from cases such as the State imposed &quot;union dues&quot; on private day care operators who served welfare families.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nTHURSDAY, October 13th <br />\r\n5:30 pm &ndash; Social Gathering<br />\r\n6:00 pm &ndash; 7:30 pm &ndash; Dinner and Program<br />\r\nCoral Gables Restaurant<br />\r\n2838 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing<br />\r\n$16 per person &ndash; payable at the door - Cash Bar Available<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease RSVP: Reservations by Oct 10th&nbsp; to&nbsp; (517) 372-3672 or SWhitbe@aol.com <br />\r\n<br />',1),(2105,2105,'----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\nAre you satisfied with the current declared republican presidential candidates who are running?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n45% . . . . . . . Yes<br />\r\n20% . . . . . . . .No<br />\r\n35% . . . . . . . .No - I would like to see another candidate enter the race.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nVoters in the poll were allowed to submit names of people who are not currently in the race they would like to see in the race. Here are the names that were submitted:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMike Huckabee<br />\r\nSarah Palin<br />\r\nChris Christy<br />\r\nJohn Bolton<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese names will be included in the next presidential poll even though they are not currently running.<br />\r\n--------------------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n--------------------------------------------<br />\r\nAfter the last election the democrats decided that they didn\'t like the results so they initiated a number of recalls throughout the state to remove the newly elected republicans from office.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNow as a payback the republicans have started recall drives against democrats.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe current Michigan recall law only requires the reasoning to be of &quot;sufficient clarity&quot; for organizers to begin circulating a recall petition.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA recall commission doesn\'t rule on the truthfulness of the reasoning or if there are any specific grounds for the recall.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhile most officials agree the law is a good tool for accountability, many believe the recall statute is too open ended.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTheoretically you could be recalled for having blue eyes if the language was approved for clarity.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould Michigan\'s recall statute be modified to reflect a performance based reason for a recall?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan%E2%80%99s-recall-statute-be-modified-reflect-performance-based-reason-recall\">TO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n______ Yes &ndash; change the law to define parameters for a recall<br />\r\n&nbsp;_____ No -- leave it the way it is.<br />\r\n&nbsp;_____ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2112,2112,'I know all of you are busy but I just wanted to remind everyone that our Annual Fall Fundraising Event at Highland Hills Golf Club is just two short weeks from tonight.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs you all know we are at a critical time in our country\'s history when life as we know it hinges on decisions we will make at the polls in August and November of 2012.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA republican win in the United States Senate Seat, currently held by Debbie Stabenow, is critical to restoring responsibility in government and in protecting our constitutional rights that have been slowly eroded over the years.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCome and hear what Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has to say about his vision for Michigan and our country.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/node/1763\">For more details about the event or to register online click on this link:</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_fall_fundraiser_1.pdf\">To download a flyer and registration form for the event click here.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you have any questions call Sheri Harte Willis at 517-281-6212 or e-mail her at shwillis1959@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2118,2118,'----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n------------------------------------<br />\r\nShould Michigan\'s recall statute be modified to reflect a performance-based reason for a recall?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n69% . . . .Yes &ndash; change the law to define parameters for a recall<br />\r\n19% . . . . No -- leave it the way it is.<br />\r\n13% . . . . Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nAre you in favor of a hike in vehicle registration fees as one potential way to fix the roads?<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/are-you-favor-hike-vehicle-registration-fees-one-potential-way-fix-roads\"><br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n______ Yes <br />\r\n&nbsp;_____ No <br />\r\n&nbsp;_____ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2127,2127,'----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nAre you in favor of a hike in vehicle registration fees as one potential way to fix the roads?<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . 13%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . .81%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . 6% <br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nHow would you rate Governor Snyder\'s performance after his first nine months in office?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/how-would-you-rate-governor-snyders-performance-after-his-first-nine-months-office\">TO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n► To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA - He is doing a great job<br />\r\nB - I like most of what he has done<br />\r\nC - I am evenly split on the decisions he has made<br />\r\nD - Most of his policies have been a disappointment<br />\r\nF - His policies have been a failure<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2132,2132,'WHEN:&nbsp;&nbsp; Thursday, October 20, 2011 (5:30 to 8:30)<br />\r\nWHERE: HIGHLAND HILLS GOLF CLUB<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1050 E Alward Rd<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dewitt, MI 48820<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGUEST SPEAKER: Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra <br />\r\n<br />\r\nCome and hear what Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has to say about his vision for Michigan and our country.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou will also have the opportunity to meet some of the candidates who will be running for the 93rd House District Seat currently held by Paul Opsommer.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/node/1763\">For more details about the event or to register online click on this link:</a><br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2011_fall_fundraiser_1.pdf\"><br />\r\nTo download a flyer and registration form for the event click here.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you have any questions call Sheri Harte Willis at 517-281-6212 or e-mail her at shwillis1959@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(All proceeds will benefit the Clinton County Republican Party)<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2135,2135,'----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nHow would you rate Governor Snyder\'s performance after his first nine months in office?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n25% . . . . . A - He is doing a great job<br />\r\n58% . . . . . B - I like most of what he has done<br />\r\n4% . . . . . . C - I am evenly split on the decisions he has made<br />\r\n4% . . . . . . D - Most of his policies have been a disappointment<br />\r\n4% . . . . . . F - His policies have been a failure<br />\r\n4% . . . . . . Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nWhat impact do you think the &quot;Occupy Wall Street&quot; protests will have on the 2012 Presidential election?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-impact-do-you-think-%E2%80%9Coccupy-wall-street%E2%80%9D-protests-will-have-2012-presidential-election\">TO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt will not benefit either candidate<br />\r\nIt will benefit President Obama<br />\r\nIt will benefit the Republican candidate<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2141,2141,'The October Clinton County Republican Party Monthly meeting has been CANCELED in lieu of the CCRP Fall Fundraiser that will be held on that same date.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOur next monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2011 in DeWitt at the DeWitt City Hall.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt isn\'t too late to register for the FALL FUNDRAISER that will be held this week (Thursday, October 20, from 5:30 to 8:30) at Highland Hills Golf Club, 1050 E Alward Rd.,&nbsp; in DeWitt.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n$25.00 per person or $40.00 per couple<br />\r\n$50.00 as an Event Sponsor<br />\r\n(Hors d\'oeuvre &amp; drinks provided)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n300 &amp; 200 Club Sponsors Free - 300 Club Sponsors are given free admission to all fundraising events and 200 Club Sponsors are given free admission to either the Summer BBQ or the Fall Fundraiser for 2011.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will also be taking registrations at the door for those who are able to attend on short notice.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor event details and/or to register online click on the following link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/node/1763\">CCRP FALL FUNDRAISER REGISTRATION FORM</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe Hope To See You There,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chair<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2145,2145,'----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nWhat impact do you think the &quot;Occupy Wall Street&quot; protests will have on the 2012 Presidential election?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n21% . . . . . It will not benefit either candidate<br />\r\n21% . . . . . It will benefit President Obama<br />\r\n47% . . . . . It will benefit the Republican candidate<br />\r\n11% . . . . . Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nShould tax breaks be given to businesses that agree to keep their manufacturing operations in the United States?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-tax-breaks-be-given-businesses-agree-keep-their-manufacturing-operations-united-state\">TO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2150,2150,'NEW POLL &amp; POLL RESULTS<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThere is a serious effort to change the way we pick our President and both republicans and democrats alike are pushing this agenda.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn Michigan Republican Saul Anuzis is making the case for the &quot;Popular Vote&quot; option to the Michigan Legislature. In the past the party has been steadfastly against the POPULAR VOTE option.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe founders devised electoral vote system as a check to make sure the &quot;States&quot; had a say in who became President rather than the more populous states having a greater influence. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/electoral-college-or-popular-vote\">For an analysis of the issue click on this link:</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nShould Michigan use the &quot;Popular Vote&quot; instead of the constitutional &quot;Electoral College&quot; allocation in selecting the President?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-use-popular-vote-instead-constitutional-electoral-college-allocation-selecti\">TO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nShould tax breaks be given to businesses that agree to keep their manufacturing operations in the United States?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . .54%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . 31%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . .15% <br />\r\n<br />',1),(2157,2157,'Read this weeks news that affects you:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;There are other ways to approve the bridge&quot;<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/there-are-other-ways-approve-bridge<br />\r\n<br />\r\nElectoral College or Popular Vote?<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/electoral-college-or-popular-vote<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Founders America?<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/founders-america<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGood Investment? You Decide!<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/good-investment-you-decide<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2158,2158,'Read this weeks news that affects you:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;There are other ways to approve the bridge&quot;<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/there-are-other-ways-approve-bridge<br />\r\n<br />\r\nElectoral College or Popular Vote?<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/electoral-college-or-popular-vote<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Founders America?<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/founders-america<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGood Investment? You Decide!<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/good-investment-you-decide<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2165,2165,'NEW POLL &amp; POLL RESULTS<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nShould people making over $200,000 be taxed at a higher rate than those making less?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-people-making-over-200000-be-taxed-higher-rate-those-making-less<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nA flat tax should replace our current federal tax<br />\r\nA sales tax should replace our current federal tax<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nShould Michigan use the &quot;Popular Vote&quot; instead of the constitutional &quot;Electoral College&quot; allocation in selecting the President?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . 88%<br />\r\nUndecided . . .12% <br />\r\n<br />\r\n------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nTwo Comments were submitted online about the issue:<br />\r\n------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nAnonymous 1 wrote : And this is being proposed by a Rep. operative? We are in more trouble than we knew. I am glad Saul is the former head of the Rep. party. Let us hope the new one has more constitutional knowledge than this dunce!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnonymous 2 wrote : I agree with the original comment. Through our Constitution, the Founders formed a republic form of government, not a democracy where all elections except President/VP, votes are determined strictly on popularity (votes cast). In the top national election, the use of the Electoral College is to balance the national needs of maintaining a republic (now, of 50 states) so that we elect a national leader. The matter of balancing the republic, makes sure that no one issue/place/group/etc dominates to the exclusion of other aspects necessary to maintain a nation of \'out of many, one\' (people and states). The result of the Civil War and our entire history as one nation would have very different if it weren\'t for these bedrock principles. Democrats will want to switch so that an alliance of the mega cities can overwhelm and dominate every other need and interest in the rest of the United States.<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2170,2170,'You have an opportunity to get involved and to change the direction our country is headed in. If you are like me you are concerned for our country, our state, our children, and our grandchildren and what it will be like for them in the future.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nUnless we put moral, fiscally responsible people who believe in our constitution and the rule of law into office we will continue down our current path toward socialism.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you would like to find out what you can do as a Clinton County Republican Precinct Delegate come to an MSU vs. Nebraska Tailgate at Jimmy&rsquo;s Pub on Chandler Road in East Lansing on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from Noon for 4:00. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nDrop in and join us for good conversation, football, and to learn what you can do to take an active part in selecting and electing responsible candidates to office.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe tailgate will be an informal informational meeting where we can watch MSU beat Nebraska and you can learn about being a precinct delegate. Appetizers will be on the CCRP but drinks and meals, if you choose to have your own lunch, will be on you.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFOR&nbsp;DETAILS&nbsp;OF&nbsp;THE TAILGATE CLICK THE&nbsp;FOLLOWING LINK:<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/precinct-delegate-recruitment-training<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe hope to see you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGO GREEN!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chair<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\n517-641-6657<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2174,2174,'CCRP POLL: Is The Super Committee Constitutional?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL &amp; POLL RESULTS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nAre you in favor of the Obama &quot;Congressional Super Committee&quot; approach to come up with a balanced budget solution?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/are-you-favor-obama-congressional-super-committee-approach-come-balanced-budget-solution<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nShould people making over $200,000 be taxed at a higher rate than those making less?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . 9%<br />\r\nNo . . . . .36%<br />\r\nA flat tax should replace our current federal tax . . . . . 41%<br />\r\nA sales tax should replace our current federal tax . . . . .9%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . .5% <br />\r\n<br />\r\n------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nOne comment was submitted online about the issue:<br />\r\n------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n&nbsp;Anonymous wrote:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I would never have guessed that I would favor a sales tax on goods over various income tax schemes. But, it finally occurred to me that everybody spends (proportionate to what they have) but not everybody earns a taxable income and even more people are in this country (legally and illegally as temporary workers, students, tourists or illegals, criminals or others engaged in an underground economy) but do not owe/pay taxes to the US. Consequently, a sales tax may be theh ONLY way to make sure that EVERYONE contributes, and everyone has a stake, which is not currently the case. A much smaller percentage of tax, on a much larger slice of pie with many more participants.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2186,2186,'U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra was the keynote speaker at our 2011 Fall Fundraiser at Highlnad Hills Golf Club in DeWitt. Even though the weather was bad we had a great turnout and it was great to hear what Congressman Hoekstra had to say.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo view photos from the event click on the following link to the Photo Gallery for the event:<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/2011-fall-fundraiser-pete-hoekstra<br />',1),(2188,2188,'------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------<br />\r\nWhat should Michigan do about term limits for Michigan State Senators and Representatives?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;_____ Eliminate term limits<br />\r\n&nbsp;_____ Keep the law as it is (6 years maximum in the House and 8 years in the Senate)<br />\r\n&nbsp;_____ Pass proposed legislation allowing for 14 years total combined in either chamber<br />\r\n&nbsp;_____ Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-should-michigan-do-about-term-limits-michigan-state-senators-and-representatives<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &ldquo;Add new comment&rdquo; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nAre you in favor of the Obama &quot;Congressional Super Committee&quot; approach to come up with a balanced budget solution?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . .19%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . 81%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . 0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2197,2197,'----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nLongevity checks are payments that all classified and unclassified state empolyees receive each year based on the number of years they have been employed by the state. <br />\r\n&nbsp; 1. Payments begin after the 6th year of employment. <br />\r\n&nbsp; 2. The amount of the payment increases every 5 additional years until 30 years of service when it is capped.<br />\r\n&nbsp; 3. Payments after 6 years are $260.00<br />\r\n&nbsp; 4. Payments after 30 years are $1,040.00<br />\r\n&nbsp; 5. These payments are in addition to any COLA or step increases they might receive.<br />\r\n&nbsp; 6. In 2009 there were 40,687 employees eligible to receive these payments.<br />\r\n&nbsp; 7. At the minimum the pay out for 40,687 employees would be over 10 million dollars.<br />\r\n&nbsp; 8. At he maximum the pay out if everyone received the highest amount would be over 42 million dollars.<br />\r\n&nbsp; 9. These payments are based solely on years of service not performance or on the fiscal stability of the state.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nShould state employees continue to receive &quot;Longevity&quot; payments?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-state-employees-continue-receive-%E2%80%9Clongevity%E2%80%9D-payments<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nWhat should Michigan do about term limits for Michigan State Senators and Representatives?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n38% . . . . . Eliminate term limits<br />\r\n<br />\r\n21% . . . . . Keep the law as it is (6 years maximum in the House and 8 years in the Senate)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n42% . . . . . . Pass proposed legislation allowing for 14 years total in either chamber<br />\r\n<br />\r\n0% . . . . . . . Undecided<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTWO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\nPHILIP N. BAREHAM wrote:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWHEN WE STUDY SIMILAR STATES AND LARGER STATES THAN MICHIGAN WE WILL FIND THAT A &quot;PART TIME&quot; LEGISLATURE WOULD BE THE WAY TO GO ! IF WE LOOK CLOSELY AT TEXAS , CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, INDIANA ETC !<br />\r\nWE CAN FIND WHAT MAKES MOST SENSE !<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------<br />\r\nAnonymous wrote:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe should go to a part-time legislature and still keep term limits and CUT their pay by three quarters. Or just go to expenses only! And, they should have to account for the expenses. NO health care, no pensions!!! The voters have spoken. We do not need people like Carl Levin and Debbie Stabyounow in the legislature thinking they are they for life. Our forefathers believed we should have a citizen legislature to serve and then go back in society and live under the laws they imposed.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2205,2205,'NEW POLL &amp; POLL RESULTS<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nAs a way to save school districts money many choose to allow their employees to take early retirements so they can hire lower paid employees to replace them.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHowever, in some cases, these same school districts hire back the same people as contractual employees.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nShould early retiree public school employees be allowed to be rehired as contract employees?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-early-retiree-public-school-employees-be-allowed-be-rehired-contract-employees<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &ldquo;Add new comment&rdquo; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nShould state employees continue to receive &quot;Longevity&quot; payments?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . . 8%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . .83%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . 8% <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2212,2212,'GOD, GOVERNMENT &amp; THE POOR . . .<br />\r\nClick here to see how Liberals are using Religion &amp; Social Justice to drive their agenda.<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/god-government-poor<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE &ldquo;PERSONHOOD&rdquo; VOTE &amp; WHAT IT COULD MEAN?<br />\r\nClick here to see how the voters in Mississippi may change their constitution to limit abortions by redefining when life begins.<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/%E2%80%9Cpersonhood%E2%80%9D-vote-what-it-could-mean<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO RISK FARMING?<br />\r\nClick here to read about a new proposed farm subsidy that is being sponsored by Senator Stabenow.<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/no-risk-farming<br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">TO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">TO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES -- CLICK ON THIS LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(2217,2217,'------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nSolving Social Security\'s Insolvency<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt\'s a fact that Social Security is in trouble. Republicans and Democrats can\'t agree on a solution to resolve the problem so we continue to ignore it and go further in debt.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRepublicans have proposed a couple of plans that would also raise the Social Security retirement age, cut cost-of-living adjustments, and would also increase the early retirement age from 62 to 64.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n--------------------------------<br />\r\nWhat should congress do to deal with the impending insolvency of Social Security?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n1. Leave Social Security as it is.<br />\r\n2. Raise the full retirement age to 69 or 70.<br />\r\n3. Cut cost of living adjustments.<br />\r\n4. Raise early retirement age to be from 62 to 64 or 65.<br />\r\n5. Let anyone currently over 55 remain in current system but allow under 55 have their own private accounts they control.<br />\r\n6. 2 and 3 above.<br />\r\n7. 2 and 4 above<br />\r\n8. 2, 3 and 4 above<br />\r\n9. Other combination of the above<br />\r\n10. 2, 3, 4, and 5 above<br />\r\n11. Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-should-congress-do-deal-impending-insolvency-social-security<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------------------<br />\r\nShould early retiree public school employees be allowed to be rehired as contract employees?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . . . . . . . 4% <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2224,2224,'SOLVING SOCIAL SECURITY&rsquo;S INSOLVENCY<br />\r\nClick here to see how republicans are recommending to stop Social Security&rsquo;s impending bankruptcy.<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/solving-social-security%E2%80%99s-insolvency<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSCOTT&rsquo;S BLOG - This just in - mainstream media may be lapdogs?<br />\r\nClick here to read Scott Stoecker&rsquo;s latest blog entry on the Mainstream Media.<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/just-mainstream-media-may-be-lapdogs<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGPS WARRANTLESS TRACKING<br />\r\nClick here to read about a case the U.S. Supreme Court is considering about our right of privacy.<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/gps-warrantless-tracking<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOBAMACARE ONE STEP CLOSER IN MI!<br />\r\nClick here to read about the passage of Health Care Exchange&nbsp; legislation (Obamacare) in the Michigan Senate and how the Senators voted on the issue.<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obamacare-one-step-closer-michigan<br />\r\nClick here to read the comments on our facebook page on the issue from Senator Rick Jones clarifying his vote and from others.<br />\r\nhttp://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=299557990067957&amp;id=103375466421220<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(2230,2230,'-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nSenate Bill 413: Authorize &quot;double dipping&quot; for certain child welfare retirees.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSen. Mark Jansen (R) introduced (Senate Bill 413: Authorize &quot;double dipping&quot; for certain child welfare retirees) on June 7, 2011 that would allow certain child welfare employees who have left the state\'s employment and begun collecting pension payments to return to work through a contractual arrangement, collect a paycheck, and still collect pension payments. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe bill was introduced after the state agreed to add a large number of foster child care system employees under a lawsuit settlement. Due to the ability of many state employees to retire in their mid-fifties with full pension and health benefits, many of the best candidates for these necessary positions are retired state employees.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />\r\nThe bill is currently under consideration for passage in the Senate.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the Michigan Legislature pass this bill and an allow an exception for these retired state employees to double dip?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes - allow this exception and consider exceptions in the future on a department by department basis based on need<br />\r\nYes - allow this exception but do not allow for exceptions in the future<br />\r\nNo exceptions should be allowed<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-legislature-pass-bill-and-allow-exception-these-retired-state-employees-doub<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhat should congress do to deal with the impending insolvency of Social Security?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n5% . . . . . . . . 1. Leave Social Security as it is.<br />\r\n0% . . . . . . . . 2. Raise the full retirement age to 69 or 70.<br />\r\n0% . . . . . . . . 3. Cut cost of living adjustments.<br />\r\n0% . . . . . . . . .4. Raise early retirement age to be from 62 to 64 or 65.<br />\r\n21% . . . . . . . 5. Let anyone currently over 55 remain in current <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; system but allow under 55 to have their own <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; private accounts they control.<br />\r\n0% . . . . . . . . .6. 2 and 3 above.<br />\r\n16% . . . . . . . .7. 2 and 4 above<br />\r\n5% . . . . . . . . .8. 2, 3 and 4 above<br />\r\n5% . . . . . . . . .9. Other combination of the above<br />\r\n42% . . . . . . . 10. 2, 3, 4, and 5 above<br />\r\n5%&nbsp; . . . . . . . . 11. Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2240,2240,'OBAMACARE - Freedom or Tyranny?<br />\r\nClick here to see read what the Supreme Court will be hearing when they decide whether Obamacare is Constitutional.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obamacare-freedom-or-tyranny\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obamacare-freedom-or-tyranny</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCBS DEBATE AGENDA EXPOSED<br />\r\nClick here to read see how CBS manipulated their debate in favor of the candidates they wanted to focus on.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/cbs-debate-agenda-exposed\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/cbs-debate-agenda-exposed</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nHEAR WHAT THE OBAMAS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT OUR COUNTRY!<br />\r\nClick here watch a video on how the Obamas really feel about our country.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-do-obamas-think-america\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-do-obamas-think-america</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday November 17, 2011<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(2246,2246,'-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nMany people advocate that the solution to solving the Social Security insolvency problem can be solved simply by eliminating the ceiling on withholding.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCurrently the Social Security Wage Base is $106,800 and the Social Security tax rate is 6.20% paid by the employee and 6.20% paid by the employer. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nA person with $10,000 of gross income will have $620.00 withheld as Social Security tax from his check, with the employer sending an additional $620.00. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nA person with $110,000 of gross income in 2010 incurs Social Security tax of $6,621.60 (resulting in an effective rate of approximately 6% - the rate is lower because the income is more than the 2010 &quot;wage base&quot;), with $6,621.60 paid by the employer. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nA person earning a million dollars in wages will pay the same $6,621.60 in Social Security tax (resulting in an effective rate of approximately 0.66%), with similar employer matching. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the Social Security Tax Ceiling be eliminated?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-social-security-tax-ceiling-be-eliminated\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-social-security-tax-ceiling-be-eliminated</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the Michigan Legislature pass this bill and an allow an exception for these retired state employees to double dip?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n31% . . . . . . .Yes - allow this exception and consider exceptions in the future on a department by department basis based on need<br />\r\n0% . . . . . . . .Yes - allow this exception but do not allow for exceptions in the future<br />\r\n69% . . . . . . .No exceptions should be allowed<br />\r\n0% . . . . . . . . Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2256,2256,'BALANCE THE BUDGET!<br />\r\nClick here to see what&rsquo;s happening in in Congress an passing a federal Balanced Budget Amendment.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/1007-other/194437-overnight-money-house-takes-up-balanced-budget-amendment\">http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/1007-other/194437-overnight-money-house-takes-up-balanced-budget-amendment</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI THOUGHT GM PAID US BACK!<br />\r\nClick here to read see what has really happened with GM paying back its bailout money.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/i-thought-gm-paid-us-back\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/i-thought-gm-paid-us-back</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nOIL, POLITICS &amp; OBAMA<br />\r\nClick here to see the latest developments on the Keystone pipeline and how our energy independency and politics collide.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/oil-politics-obama\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/oil-politics-obama</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(2259,2259,'-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nState Senator Roger Kahn (R) introduced a bill on September 13, 2011, to require classes in public schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance each day. The bill would prohibit compelling a student to recite the pledge. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nSome teachers argue that small children are unable to understand what&nbsp; giving their consent means or understand the Pledge they are taking.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Pledge of Allegiance was originally written as an expression of loyalty to the federal flag and the republic of the United States in 1892 by Christian Socialist Francis Bellamy. In 1942, Congress adopted the pledge and it&rsquo;s been modified four times since. The most recent change was in 1954, when the words &ldquo;under God&rdquo; were added.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Supreme Court has upheld the opinion that anyone has the right not to recite the Pledge.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE PLEDGE: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould Michigan public schools require the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance each day?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-public-schools-require-reciting-pledge-allegiance-each-day\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-public-schools-require-reciting-pledge-allegiance-each-day</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the Social Security Tax Ceiling be eliminated?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . 59%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . .&nbsp; 34%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . 7% <br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTWO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnonymous Comment #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nEvery analysis of all the proposed flat taxes show it is the middle class that gets hit the hardest. The super rich have had their taxes cut by far the most in the last ten years.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnonymous Comment #2<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI don\'t know if it should be totally eliminated, but it should be adjusted so that everyone pays their fair share, keyword being fair. 46% of the people in this country don\'t pay taxes. How is that fair? The &quot;rich&quot; get all kinds of tax breaks, and the poor pay no taxes, so the tax burden is put primarily on the working middle class. I\'m all for a flat tax!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2265,2265,'FARMS - Life, Liberty &amp; the Pursuit of Happiness?<br />\r\nClick here to see how the EPA&rsquo;s latest regulations eill affect farmers.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/farms-life-liberty-pursuit-happiness\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/farms-life-liberty-pursuit-happiness</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOSITIVE, RELENTLESS ACTION &amp; THE BRIDGE<br />\r\nClick here to read see what the Speaker of the House has to say about Governor Snyder and his plan for the bridge.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/snyder%E2%80%99s-bridge\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/snyder%E2%80%99s-bridge</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nKill High-Speed Rail!<br />\r\nClick here to see how Congressional republicans could kill funding for President Barack Obama\'s signature high-speed rail program.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/kill-high-speed-rail\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/kill-high-speed-rail</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(2273,2273,'-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe people of the state of Michigan approved the medical marijuana ballot initiative in 2008.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nKalamazoo voters recently approved making a little marijuana use a minor issue by successfully passing an amendment to the city\'s charter.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSixty-five percent of those who voted on it were in favor of amending the Kalamazoo city charter so that the use of an ounce or less of marijuana by any one 21 years or older is the lowest priority of law enforcement.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe people promoting the charter amendment drive in Kalamazoo state that their ultimate goal is for legalized marijuana use that the government can then tax and regulate.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA Kalamazoo attorney and one of the authors of the successful charter amendment, said there is a grassroots movement to lessen the penalties for marijuana possession.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese activists see the 2012 presidential election year as a prime opportunity to push their agenda to decriminalize pot growing and use by Michigan&rsquo;s residents.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nAre you in favor of decriminalizing the growing and use of marijuana for personal use in Michigan?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/are-you-favor-decriminalizing-growing-and-use-marijuana-personal-use-michigan\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/are-you-favor-decriminalizing-growing-and-use-marijuana-personal-use-michigan</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould Michigan public schools require the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance each day?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . . 76%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . .24%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTWO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnonymous Comment #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;Some teachers argue that small children are unable to understand what giving their consent means or understand the Pledge they are taking.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhen did the daily saying of the Pledge of Allegiance stop occuring in our schools? Teachers that &quot;argue&quot; this nonsense should not be teachers and should be removed. They must have a huge attitude problem and are unwilling to do the job paid for by American taxpayers. The entire purpose of education at home or in schools is that children, small and big, learn the meaning of words and ideas by repetition: whether please, thank you, I love you, I\'m sorry, addition, subtraction, the times tables, etc. Teacher that may this &quot;arguement&quot; may personally disagree with the Pledge or hate the United States and wish to obstruct the student\'s education of all that the pledge says about the United States, our symbols and their meaning: flag, republic ,one nation under God, liberty and justice for all. If a teacher cannot or will not teach the Pledge of Allegiance, it is likely that they are also not properly teaching American History, World History or citizenship and key core values.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2279,2279,'-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Michigan Department of Human Services recently instituted an &quot;asset test&quot; as part of the conditions for receiving food stamp assistance.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPurportedly it was the result the Department of Human Services Director Maura Corrigan\'s observations regarding a Hummer parked in DHS office parking lot. She inquired as to whether it belonged to a client and was informed that it did. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nCorrigan stated, &quot;I think there is a problem if people are drawing down benefits and also having assets that other taxpayers who are subsidizing them cannot afford . . .&quot;.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs a result, the current asset test policy was implemented. A policy where anyone with cars worth $15,000 or more could no longer received the benefit.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAfter resistance from Governor Snyder the DHS altered its policy by allowing a one car exemption regardless of the value of the asset.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn 2010, Michigan had the third highest percentage of people on food stamps in the country at 16.9 percent.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOnly 13 states currently use an asset test for food assistance. Since 1996, 38 states have eliminated asset tests. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the State of Michigan require and &quot;asset test&quot; for people to qualify for food stamps?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-state-michigan-require-and-%E2%80%9Casset-test%E2%80%9D-people-qualify-food-stamps\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-state-michigan-require-and-%E2%80%9Casset-test%E2%80%9D-people-qualify-food-stamps</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAre you in favor of decriminalizing the growing and use of marijuana for personal use in Michigan?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . . . 48%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . . .52%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nONE COMMENT WAS MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnonymous Comment #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs a former Lansing Law Enforcement Officer, I can testify from first hand experience the devastation that Medical Marijuana has reaped upon the Greater Lansing Community. The legislation was poorly constructed, and resulted in numerous homicides in the City of Lansing, and a significant increase in armed home invasions and thefts.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf Marijuana is going to be used in the State, the drug should be grown and inspected at State maintained facilities, taxed, and distributed like every other drug through pharmacies. Do you know of any other drug that can be manufactured and distributed by private individuals with no quality control, or testing for safety? I know of NONE.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2288,2288,'WHO&nbsp;IS&nbsp;THE&nbsp;REAL NEWT&nbsp;GINGRICH?<br />\r\nClick here to see where Newt has stood on the issues in the past.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/newt-futurist\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/newt-futurist</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nAMNESTY, PRIVACY RIGHTS &amp; WAR<br />\r\nClick here to see where the republican candidates differ on amnesty, the Patriot Act, and on our ongoing wars.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/amnesty-privacy-rights-war\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/amnesty-privacy-rights-war</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nDUTCH WIND ENERGY FIASCO<br />\r\nClick here to see see what the Netherlands has determined about the feasibility of wind power and what our future may hold if we continue down that same path.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/dutch-wind-energy-fiasco\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/dutch-wind-energy-fiasco</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! -- CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<h6 data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:1}\" class=\"uiStreamMessage\"><span data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:3}\" class=\"messageBody\">WAKE UP YOU FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!<br />\r\nGET INVOLVED<br />\r\nELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\nSEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS</span></h6>\r\n------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(2293,2293,'-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe House Education Committee Tuesday will discuss the bill the Senate recently passed that would remove the cap on charter schools.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSenate Democrats unanimously opposed Senate Bill 618, arguing it opens the doors to for-profit schools and jeopardize the future of public schools. School boards have also said it would have negative repercussions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCharter school advocates say it will empower parents by expanding school choice. The cap prevents universities from authorizing more than 150 charter schools. Approximately 110,000 students are enrolled in charter schools.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the &quot;CAP&quot; on the number of charter schools that are allowed be lifted?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-%E2%80%9Ccap%E2%80%9D-number-charter-schools-are-allowed-be-lifted\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-%E2%80%9Ccap%E2%80%9D-number-charter-schools-are-allowed-be-lifted</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the State of Michigan require and &quot;asset test&quot; for people to qualify for food stamps?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . 88%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . .12%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . .0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nONE COMMENT WAS MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnonymous Comment #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHellooooooo, it is obvious too many people are gaming the system. Drug testing MUST be done to weed out those who are also drug and alcohol addicted. We should not subsidize their addiction!!!<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />',1),(2297,2297,'----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBROKEN PROMISES?<br />\r\nClick here to see how President Obama has done the opposite of what he said he would when he was campaigning.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/broken-promises\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/broken-promises</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nOVERRIDING THE 4th AMENDMENT!<br />\r\nClick here to read how OUR SENATOR LEVIN is seeking to deny us a constitutional right.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/senator-levin-wants-override-4th-amendment\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/senator-levin-wants-override-4th-amendment</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nLIFT THE CHARTER SCHOOL CAP?<br />\r\nClick here to read about a package of bills that will allow for more charter schools in Michigan and how it may impact the public school system.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/lift-charter-school-cap\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/lift-charter-school-cap</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nHISTORY OF THE CCRP REPUBLICAN OF THE YEAR<br />\r\nClick here to see a current history of the Clinton County Republican of the Year Award.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/history-ccrp-republicans-year\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/history-ccrp-republicans-year</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY&rsquo;S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2302,2302,'-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLegislators in Lansing are considering various options to fix Michigan\'s roads. Among those options are:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.&nbsp; A 1 percent increase in the sales tax dedicated to road repairs in exchange for lower gas taxes.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. A user tax based on the number of miles driven as opposed to gallons purchased.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3. Governor Snyder has suggested that the state raise vehicle registration fees.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4. Governor Snyder has also suggested shifting from the state\'s 19-cents per gallon gasoline tax to a percentage wholesale tax on fuel.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor an article on the various options that are being considered click on the following story link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/11/would_you_trade_a_higher_sales.html\">http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/11/would_you_trade_a_higher_sales.html</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nHow should Michigan pay for the maintenance of its roads?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n1. Raise the state sales tax by 1% in exchange for lowering gas prices.<br />\r\n2. Implement a usage based tax determined by the number of miles driven.<br />\r\n3. Raise vehicle registration fees $120.00 per car per year.<br />\r\n4. Tax the price of wholesale fuel and eliminate the 19-cents per gallon tax.<br />\r\n5. Combination of the above<br />\r\n6. Leave the funding as it is.<br />\r\n7. Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/how-should-michigan-pay-maintenance-its-roads\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/how-should-michigan-pay-maintenance-its-roads</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the &quot;CAP&quot; on the number of charter schools that are allowed be lifted?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . 76%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . 20%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . 4% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; YOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2309,2309,'----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHAS THE DEPENDENCY ENDGAME ARRIVED?<br />\r\nHas our government turned us into a society on the dole to the point where we are no longer a republic but a socialist state. Find out if it is too late to turn our country around.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/has-dependency-endgame-arrived\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/has-dependency-endgame-arrived</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nEARMARKS ARE LIKE CRACK TO CONGRESS!<br />\r\nCongress swore off earmarks because of the outrage from the people. Now we find out they are trying to sneak them back in. Find out what two Senators are proposing to do to stop the practice permanently.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/earmarks-are-crack-congress\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/earmarks-are-crack-congress</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nELECTRIC CARS ARE THE FUTURE!<br />\r\nWe constantly hear the President and Senator Stabenow beating the drum for batteries and electric cars and that it is where the future is for Michigan. Find out the truth about how all that is turning out and if it is the answer to helping save Michigan\'s economy.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/electric-cars-are-future\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/electric-cars-are-future</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nREINVENTING MICHIGAN&rsquo;S WORKFORCE<br />\r\nGovernor Snyder recognizes that there needs to be a change in what kind of graduates we produce in our universities. The fact is that there are jobs in Michigan that go unfilled because people are not getting degrees in those areas. Read what his plan is to change Michigan\'s educational focus.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/reinventing-michigans-workforce\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/reinventing-michigans-workforce</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY&rsquo;S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2311,2311,'<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----------------------------<br />\r\nIf the Republican Presidential Primary&nbsp; were held today who would you vote for?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMichele Bachmann<br />\r\nHerman Cain<br />\r\nNewt Gingrich <br />\r\nJon Huntsman&nbsp; <br />\r\nGary Johnson<br />\r\nRon Paul <br />\r\nRick Perry<br />\r\nMitt Romney <br />\r\nRick Santorum<br />\r\nNone of the above<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/if-michigan-republican-presidential-primary-were-held-today-who-would-you-vote\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/if-michigan-republican-presidential-primary-were-held-today-who-would-you-vote</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHow should Michigan pay for the maintenance of its roads?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n5% . . . . . . . 1. Raise the state sales tax by 1% in exchange for lowering gas prices.<br />\r\n0% . . . . . . . 2. Implement a usage based tax determined by the number of miles driven.<br />\r\n5% . . . . . . . .3. Raise vehicle registration fees $120.00 per car per year.<br />\r\n10% . . . . . . .4. Tax the price of wholesale fuel and eliminate the 19-cents per gallon tax.<br />\r\n20% . . . . . . .5. Combination of the above<br />\r\n50% . . . . . . .6. Leave the funding as it is.<br />\r\n10% . . . . . . .7. Undecided<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nONE COMMENT WAS MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION<br />\r\n------------------<br />\r\nAnonymous #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhere is all the money we have already given the state? Has to be in somebody\'s pocket?<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; YOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />',1),(2321,2321,'<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA &ldquo;DIRTY&rdquo; Little Secret?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nClick on this story link to see how the Federal Reserve and the Banks have been trying to suppress information about the financial crisis but have lost their appeal to the Supreme Court on the release of the facts.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/%E2%80%9Cdirty%E2%80%9D-little-secret\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/%E2%80%9Cdirty%E2%80%9D-little-secret</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nIOWA: Gingrich, Paul, Romney - FOR NOW<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNewt Gingrich is currently in the lead in Iowa but Iowans are not comfortable with the candidates. Click on the following story link to see why Iowans can\'t make up their minds. <br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/iowa-gingrich-paul-romney-now\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/iowa-gingrich-paul-romney-now</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nChoking On Obamacare<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOur socialist leaders want to create more jobs but their policies and programs do everything to deter that. For an opinion piece by George Will on how Obamacare will coke the life out of businesses and hurt the people the democrats say they want to help the most, click on the following story link.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/choking-obamacare\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/choking-obamacare</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nReligion, Faith &amp; Voting Democrat<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe liberal left declares that in the upcoming election &quot;religious republicans&quot; and even &quot;evangelical republicans&quot; may be pulling the democrat lever. Democrats feel they can connect their policies on economic issues, values of equality, tolerance, and humanitarianism with a voting segment that has traditionally voted republican. To read the article on the democrat&rsquo;s attempt to sway the &quot;faith based&quot; voter, click on the following story link<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/religion-faith-voting-democrat\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/religion-faith-voting-democrat</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\"> http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2328,2328,'-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOVERVIEW:<br />\r\nThe democrats are calling for additional revenue by taxing anyone who makes over a million dollars a year.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRepublicans are calling for spending cuts without raising taxes because they feel that raising taxes would hurt our economic recovery.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis poll is a webform based poll that allows for a greater degree of input and accuracy. Multiple choices can be made rather than a single option. Additionally comments can be made as part of the input.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPoll results will not available in a real time mode but will be calculated when the poll is closed.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhen this type of poll is closed the results will be sent out using the CCRP eNewsletter to everyone on the eNewsletter recipient list.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nWhat types of spending cuts and/or tax choices should be implemented? <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/spending-cuts-taxing-options-poll\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/spending-cuts-taxing-options-poll</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTax personal income exceeding $100,000<br />\r\nTax personal income exceeding $250,000<br />\r\nTax personal income exceeding $500,000<br />\r\nTax personal income exceeding $1.000,000<br />\r\nImpose a Value Added Tax<br />\r\nImplement a National Sales Tax<br />\r\nEliminate redundant agency functions<br />\r\nCommerce Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\nEducation Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\nEnergy Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\nForeign aid cuts (Zero budget based with re-evaluation each year)<br />\r\nHomeland Security (eliminate)<br />\r\nMedicare cuts<br />\r\nRepeal Obamacare<br />\r\nSocial Security benefit reduction (needs based)<br />\r\nSocial Security (eliminate cost of living increases)<br />\r\nSocial Security (Raise the full eligibility age to 70)<br />\r\nTransportation Department (eliminate)<br />\r\nU.S. Postal Service (Privatize)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf the Michigan Republican Presidential primary were held today who would you vote for?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . 25%<br />\r\nNewt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . 23%<br />\r\nMichele Bachmann . . . . . . .15%<br />\r\nRon Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%<br />\r\nRick Santorum . . . . . . . . . .10%<br />\r\nNone of the above . . . . . . 10%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% <br />\r\nRick Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3%<br />\r\nHerman Cain . . . . . . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\nJon Huntsman . . . . . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\nGary Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2330,2330,'Mike Huckabee will be making an appearance and be signing his latest book on Thursday, December 15, 2012 at the Birch Run Expo Center.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nU.S. Senate Candidate Gary Glenn will also be holding a Rally and Private Reception fundraiser at the same location and time.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor details click on this link to download a flyer:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"/sites/default/files/Event_Flyer.pdf\">EVENT FLYER</a><br />',1),(2334,2334,'-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn Michigan there are 39 school districts that paid teachers to work at least half their time on union activities, with 25 of those districts paying for full release time. These 39 districts combined to pay at least $2.7 million to cover the costs of teachers who work on union business. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould teachers spending their time on union business get paid for it as part of their wage from the school district?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-teachers-spending-their-time-union-business-get-paid-it-part-their-wage-school-distri\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-teachers-spending-their-time-union-business-get-paid-it-part-their-wage-school-distri</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION &amp; RESULTS:<br />\r\n---------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhat types of spending cuts and/or tax choices should be implemented?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n84% . . . .Repeal Obamacare<br />\r\n79% . . . .Education Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\n74% . . . .Eliminate redundant agency functions<br />\r\n74% . . . .Energy Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\n74% . . . .Transportation Department (eliminate)<br />\r\n63% . . . .Commerce Department (Eliminate)<br />\r\n63% . . . .U.S. Postal Service (Privatize)<br />\r\n63% . . . .Foreign aid cuts (Zero budget based with re-evaluation each year)<br />\r\n37% . . . .Social Security (Raise the full eligibility age to 70)<br />\r\n32% . . . .Social Security benefit reduction (needs based)<br />\r\n32% . . . .Homeland Security (eliminate)<br />\r\n16% . . . .Implement a National Sales Tax<br />\r\n74% . . . .Social Security (eliminate cost of living increases)<br />\r\n11% . . . .Tax personal income exceeding $100,000<br />\r\n11% . . . .Tax personal income exceeding $500,000<br />\r\n5% . . . .&nbsp; Impose a Value Added Tax<br />\r\n5% . . . .&nbsp; Medicare cuts<br />\r\n5% . . . .&nbsp; Tax personal income exceeding $1,000,000<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHERE WAS ONE COMMENT SUBMITTED:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nComment #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese departments need to be cut. They aren\'t adding any value to the United State of America. Education is local, and having a department at the federal level only allows some bureaucrats in some hidden office to have control over how your child is taught. The department of energy has not contributed to making the United State energy independent. They put road blocks in the way of business trying to drill for our own natural resources. Homeland Security is a complete duplication of the FBI, what a waste of money! Obamacare is giving complete control over how we live and die to the federal government. Are you kidding me?!?!? Why do we automatically give United States\' taxpayer money to other countries? Who thought that was a good idea??? When have you ever been satisfied with the service you get from the Post Office??? Does anyone even know what the commerce department does? Really???<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWAKE UP YOU FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - STAY&nbsp;INFORMED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - YOUR VOTE COUNTS<br />\r\nSEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />',1),(2338,2338,'<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPublic Employee Benefit Fight<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Governor Snyder is threatening to veto a bill that would would ban benefits for same-sex and domestic partners for public workers at Michigan\'s public universities. The Bill has passed both houses of the Michigan Legislature and has gone on to the Governor&rsquo;s desk. <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Click on the following story link to read about the controversy and the threatened veto by the Governor.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/public-employee-benefit-fight\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/public-employee-benefit-fight</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nNot Teaching On The Taxpayer\'s Dime<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In Michigan there are currently 39 school districts that have paid teachers to work on union activities. Twenty-five of those districts paying for full release time. The cost to the taxpayers for these 39 districts was at least $2,700,000 million.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With the MEA being so flush with cash that they can pay for targeting legislators for recall maybe it\'s time that they foot the bill for their union members on union business instead of putting the cost on the back of the taxpayer. <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Read the details by clicking on the following story link:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/not-teaching-taxpayers-dime\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/not-teaching-taxpayers-dime</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo vote in our poll on the issue click on the following poll link:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-teachers-spending-their-time-union-business-get-paid-it-part-their-wage-school-distri\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-teachers-spending-their-time-union-business-get-paid-it-part-their-wage-school-distri</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe President\'s Policies<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barry Sternlicht, the chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital, a privately held global investment firm, appeared on Squawk Box on CNBC this morning.&nbsp; He was asked to comment about the economy, unemployment and the direction President Obama is taking the country.&nbsp; He also makes some comments about the Republican field for 2012. <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After about the first three minutes, he gets into his opinions about the president\'s campaign strategy, and how his policies and rhetoric are affecting the country.&nbsp; Check out the entire video at:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/presidents-policies\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/presidents-policies</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2340,2340,'<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Governor and the republican majority appear to be at odds about who should be eligible to receive benefits for public employees. The legislature passed a package of bills that would ban benefits for same-sex and domestic partners for public workers.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Governor is threatening to veto any bill that doesn\'t exclude university employees from the ban and that doesn\'t ensure Constitutionality and university autonomy in the end.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the ban on employee benefits for public workers exclude Michigan\'s public universities?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-ban-employee-benefits-public-workers-exclude-michigan%E2%80%99s-public-universities\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-ban-employee-benefits-public-workers-exclude-michigan%E2%80%99s-public-universities</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould teachers spending their time on union business get paid for it as part of their wage from the school district?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . .100%<br />\r\nUndecided . . .0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHERE WAS ONE COMMENT SUBMITTED:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nComment #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSomeone should sue to obtain a ruling that says it is illegal for public Employers to pay their employees for time spent in performance of union activities even if the activity is a steward representing an employee disciplined by the Employer as all of the time spent is in performance of matters that benefit the union or union concerns. The individual should have their pay docked for time not spent performing their regular job AND THEN THE EMPLOYEE SHOULD ASK THEIR UNION TO MAKE THEM WHOLE FOR THEIR LOST WAGES, BENEFITS AND ACCUMULATION OF SENIORITY. Negotiated contract language that permits such payment in public employee contracts should be struck down as an illegal expenditure of public funds as the beneficiary of the money is the union and not the mission of the Employer. Union dues should pay for contract negotiation and administration (including stewards representing employees on grievances) regardless of whether the union official is a full time employee of the union or whether they are a full time employee of the Employer who takes time off of their real job and continues to get paid to perform union tasks and responsibilities. This should be the case for all public employees including teacher.<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWAKE UP YOU FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!<br />\r\nGET INVOLVED - YOUR VOTE COUNTS<br />\r\nELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\nSEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2351,2351,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMI Senate Votes To Subsidize Electric Car Venture<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Michigan Senate has passed a bill to subsidize an electric vehicle component company. This practice was common under the Granholm administration and&nbsp; Governor Snyder swore it would stop in his administration.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Click on the following story link to read the details.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/mi-senate-votes-subsidize-electric-car-venture\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/mi-senate-votes-subsidize-electric-car-venture</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nLowe\'s, Reality Shows &amp; Reality<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When we talk about reality it is often times difficult to determine what it is based on your own perspective.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The latest controversy has to do with Lowe\'s pulling their ads from a &quot;reality&quot; television series called &quot;All-American Muslim&quot; on TLC.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Click on the following story link to read about the controversy and what the Muslim community wants Lowe\'s to do to make amends for their actions.<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/lowes-reality-shows-reality\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/lowes-reality-shows-reality</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nClimate Court &amp; Mother Earth<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The United Nations has proposed a new &quot;Climate Court&quot; that will protect Mother Earth from the ravages of man and climate change.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The new &quot;climate court&quot; would be responsible for enforcing a draconian set of rules requiring developed countries to cut emissions while compensating poorer countries in order to pay off a &quot;historical climate debt.&quot;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For an article on the results of the conference and their proposed new court and remedies to solve the &quot;climate change&quot; problem click on the following story link:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/climate-court-mother-earth\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/climate-court-mother-earth</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2353,2353,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nLowe\'s Home Improvement has pulled ads from a reality show about American Muslims.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey stopped advertising on TLC\'s &quot;All-American Muslim&quot; after a conservative group complained, saying the program was &quot;propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agenda\'s clear and present danger to American liberties and traditional values.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA Michigan congressman spoke out against the company\'s decision saying the company is &quot;upholding the beliefs of a fringe hate group.&quot; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nMinnesota Congressman Keith Ellison, a Muslim, said Lowe\'s is choosing to disregard the First Amendment saying:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;Our nation\'s history is full of examples demonstrating how we have repeatedly torn down false divisions hate groups choose to create,&quot; Ellison said in a statement. &quot;But the struggle against bigotry and hatred must continue so we never give in to intolerance like Lowe\'s Corporation has done.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOthers are calling for a boycott of Lowe\'s because of their actions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLowe\'s has issued the following statement apologizing for making some people very unhappy:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;Individuals and groups have strong political and societal views on this topic, and this program became a lightning rod for many of those views,&quot; the statement said. &quot;As a result we did pull our advertising on this program. We believe it is best to respectfully defer to communities, individuals and groups to discuss and consider such issues of importance.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCalifornia Senator Ted Lieu says the apology doesn\'t go far enough and he has vowed to look into whether Lowe\'s violated any California laws and that they may be engaging in religious discrimination.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLieu is demanding the reinstatement of the ads.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nWhat should Lowe\'s do regarding the controversy related to the pulling of the ads for the &quot;All-American Muslim&quot; reality TV show?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n1. Nothing - they have already apologized<br />\r\n<br />\r\n2. Give a more complete apology and reinstate the ads that were pulled<br />\r\n<br />\r\n3. They never should not have apologized it\'s their right under the constitution to do what they did<br />\r\n<br />\r\n4. Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-should-lowe%E2%80%99s-do-regarding-controversy-related-pulling-ads-all-american-muslim-reality-\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/what-should-lowe%E2%80%99s-do-regarding-controversy-related-pulling-ads-all-american-muslim-reality-</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the ban on employee benefits for public workers exclude Michigan\'s public universities?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYES . . . . . . . . .10%<br />\r\nNO . . . . . . . . . .86%<br />\r\nUNDECIDED . . . . .5% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHERE WERE NO COMMENTS SUBMITTED:<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWAKE UP YOU FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!<br />\r\nGET INVOLVED - YOUR VOTE COUNTS<br />\r\nELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\nSEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2360,2360,'<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nRepublicans pushed legislation through the House that would keep alive the Social Security payroll tax cuts for some 160 million Americans but would also require construction of a Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline that has brought a veto threat from the President.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Democratic-controlled Senate says the pipeline portion of the bill is DOA!.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe legislation &quot;extends the payroll tax relief, extends and reforms unemployment insurance and protects Social Security &ndash; without job-killing tax hikes,&quot; Republican House Speaker John Boehner declared.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHouse Democrats accused Republicans of protecting &quot;millionaires and billionaires,&quot; and pandering to the Tea Party.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nObama still insists that the legislation be paid for, at least in part, by &quot;asking the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share&quot; in higher tax levies.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould Republicans demand inclusion of the Keystone Pipeline as part of the Social Security Tax Cut Extension Proposal?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-republicans-demand-inclusion-keystone-pipeline-part-social-security-tax-cut-extension\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-republicans-demand-inclusion-keystone-pipeline-part-social-security-tax-cut-extension</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhat should Lowe\'s do regarding a controversy related to the pulling of ads for the &quot;All-American Muslim&quot; reality TV show?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n6% . . . . . Nothing - they have already apologized<br />\r\n11% . . . . Give a more complete apology and reinstate the ads that were pulled<br />\r\n83% . . . . They never should have apologized it\'s their right under the constitution to do what they did<br />\r\n0%&nbsp; . . . . . Undecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHERE WERE NO COMMENTS SUBMITTED:<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWAKE UP YOU FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!<br />\r\nGET INVOLVED - YOUR VOTE COUNTS<br />\r\nELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\nSEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2372,2372,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES FROM THE CCRP<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nObama Punts On Healthcare Exchanges<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obama-punts-healthcare-exchanges\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obama-punts-healthcare-exchanges</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nGingrich, The Constitution &amp; Rogue Judges<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/gingrich-constitution-rogue-judges\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/gingrich-constitution-rogue-judges</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nPaul Pulls Ahead In Iowa<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/paul-pulls-ahead-iowa\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/paul-pulls-ahead-iowa</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nSnyder/Executive Branch Want To Bypass Legislature On Healthcare Exchanges<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/executive-branch-wants-bypass-legislature-healthcare-exchanges\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/executive-branch-wants-bypass-legislature-healthcare-exchanges</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2374,2374,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNewt Gingrich stated his controversial position in the last republican debate and on CBS\'s &quot;Face The Nation&quot; regarding the accountability of judges and what options there should be on the part of the President and Congress to remove them from office based on their court rulings.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGingrich said he would be willing to send Capitol Hill police or U.S. Marshals to arrest judges and haul them before a congressional hearing. He feels Congress and President should have the authority to ignore court rulings they disagree with, and that in the case of extremely controversial decisions, lawmakers should have the power to subpoena activist judges and have them defend their rulings.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nDo you feel that congress and the President should be able to subpoena judges they don\'t agree with to explain their rulings?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/do-you-feel-congress-and-president-should-be-able-subpoena-judges-they-don%E2%80%99t-agree-explain-t\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/do-you-feel-congress-and-president-should-be-able-subpoena-judges-they-don%E2%80%99t-agree-explain-t</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould Republicans demand inclusion of the Keystone Pipeline as part of the Social Security Tax Cut Extension Proposal?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . 76%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . 24%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . .0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2383,2383,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nU.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Has stated that, &quot;All eligible citizens can and should be automatically registered to vote, and it\'s the government\'s &quot;responsibility&quot; to see that it happens.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHolder noted that many elections officials still are manually processing new applications, many of them handwritten that causes delays, errors, and confusion at the polls.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHe also stated that, &quot;Fortunately, modern technology provides a straightforward fix for these problems, and it should be the government\'s responsibility to automatically register citizens to vote, by compiling, from databases that already exist, a list of all eligible residents in each jurisdiction. These lists would be used solely to administer elections and would&nbsp; protect essential privacy rights,&quot;.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHolder is also calling for &quot;permanent, portable&quot; voter registration that would follow voters to a new polling place when they move. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould state voter registration laws be changed to allow for automatic voter registration similar to what Holder is proposing?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-state-voter-registration-laws-be-changed-allow-automatic-voter-registration-similar-w\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-state-voter-registration-laws-be-changed-allow-automatic-voter-registration-similar-w</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDo you feel that congress and the President should be able to subpoena judges they don\'t agree with to explain their rulings?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . 33%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . .63%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . 3%&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nONE COMMENT WAS MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhat part of co-equal branches of government Newt doesn\'t get? That would be proper conduct for a king or a dictator, not an American President.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2396,2396,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Thomas More Law Center recently filed a federal lawsuit against the Howell Public School District, and teacher, Johnson McDowell, for punishment and humiliation regarding a student after he expressed his religious belief opposing homosexuality when asked by the teacher during class. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe student, a junior at Howell High at the time of the incident, was specifically asked by McDowell about his feelings related to homosexuality. He responded that as a Catholic he was offended by the gay and lesbian lifestyle. The result of his response was that he was ordered to leave the classroom under threat of suspension.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Michigan Education Association has supported McDowell\'s actions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe day the incident occurred, Jay McDowell the student\'s Economics class teacher, wore a purple &quot;Tyler\'s Army&quot; t-shirt, as part of a national campaign promoted by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to highlight alleged &quot;bullying&quot; of homosexuals.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMcDowell decided to spend the entire day promoting this national pro-homosexual agenda, which included showing his classes a video concerning such &quot;bullying.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMcDowell asked the remainder of the class whether anyone else did not accept homosexuality. A student raised his hand, and McDowell ordered him out of the classroom as well.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe lawsuit claims that student\'s constitutional rights to freedom of speech and equal protection have been violated by the policies and actions of the school district and McDowell. Among other things, the lawsuit seeks nominal damages, a declaration that the school policies and actions violate the Constitution, and injunction to prohibit further constitutional violations.&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould a student be suspended for their comments on homosexuality based on their religious beliefs?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-student-be-suspended-their-comments-homosexuality-based-their-religious-beliefs<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould state voter registration laws be changed to allow for automatic voter registration similar to what Holder is proposing?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . 5%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . 95%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . .0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nONE COMMENT WAS MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnonymous Comment #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMore Totalitarism. First ObamaCare to use federal authority to require everyone to buy insurance and make sure that the feds agree that the particular insurance purchased meets the feds requirements. Now, the same thing with voter registration which is very Soviet of him. Of course, Dems also have a very Soviet approach to Presidential caucauses: while they do not yet require party members to show up to caucuses, one\'s ballot is not secret in their caucauses. I would also point out that some people have a religious exception to registering to vote and voting and Holder, of course, would breach that constitutional protection.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI\'m getting really tired of Dems.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2402,2402,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSome Michigan School Districts are considering the addition of &quot;alternative lifestyles&quot; to their sex education curriculum starting in middle school or earlier.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould &quot;alternative lifestyles&quot; be taught as part of the sex education curriculum for children in Public Schools?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\nhttp://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-%E2%80%9Calternative-lifestyles%E2%80%9D-be-taught-part-sex-education-curriculum-children-public-scho<br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould a student be suspended for their comments on homosexuality based on their religious beliefs?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\nNo . . . . . . .100%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . 0%&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTWO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnonymous Comment #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI agree with Ida Salisbury but I go farther and question why the CC GOP poll question did not go the next step and ask whether the teacher should have been suspended. It would have been particularly interesting to see how we all voted on both of these questions. (May I also point out that the teacher\'s behavior was MORE than bullying in that the teacher holds a position of authority over the student.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nConcerning the teacher who I believe should have been disciplined, the discipline should be for wearing a political tee-shirt in class was divisive in that it endorsed homosexuality and for the teacher who then spent an entire class day promoting homosexuality and division among students and using his authority as a teacher to causing a student (who held religious beliefs that the practice of homosexuality is wrong) to respond in opposition to the teacher\'s comments. The student was set up by the teacher. The teacher was wrong. The teacher is the one who should have been suspended. The school is wrong. The school district should pay.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCOMMENT #2<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis teacher was the bully. This teacher is engaging in indoctrination, not education. Is this America, or Russia, or China?<br />\r\nOur liberty and freedom are in grave danger!!<br />\r\nIda Salisbury<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2408,2408,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><br />\r\n------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nWE HAVE MADE CHANGES TO THE <br />\r\nCOMMENTING OPTION TO STORIES<br />\r\nAND POLLS ON OUR WEB SITE.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCOMMENTS WILL STILL BE ALLOWED<br />\r\nBUT THEY WILL BE SCREENED BEFORE<br />\r\nTHEY ARE POSTED TO THE STORY OR<br />\r\nPOLL THEY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH.<br />\r\n-------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHE REASON FOR THE CHANGE:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe have been receiving a number of garbage posts to the web site periodically that were automatically posted to the story or poll they were associated with. These posts were from &quot;anonymous&quot; web site visitors. Each morning these meaningless garbage posts were deleted as part of the daily audit and web site cleanup process.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLately, however we have been receiving vicious hate based comments on some of the stories that have appeared on the web site. Because of the change in the content of the comments being posted the new procedure outlined above has been implemented.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you make a post and you don\'t see that it has shown up it will be posted after the daily posts have been reviewed for acceptability.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe don\'t have anyway of tracking who made the objectionable posts because they are anonymous. We believe in free speech, but we also believe in civility in the expression of that right. We will continue to be an open web site offering information and the opportunity to make comments&nbsp; to anyone who visits our web site.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-------<br />\r\nObama To Rule By Fiat!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; President Obama has made the statement that he no longer needs congress. He says he can and will find ways to work around them to get his agenda accomplished.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For an article from www.newsmax.com on his attitude and how he plans on governing over the&nbsp; next year click on the following story link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obama-rule-fiat\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obama-rule-fiat</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------<br />\r\nA FEMA Detention Camp Coming To A Location Near You?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I know you have all heard the stories about detention camps. Our government would never do such a thing.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I am not one to subscribe to conspiracy theories but the link to the article at www.americanthinker.com is worth reading and food for thought about what is really happening at Homeland Security.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/fema-detention-camp-coming-location-near-you\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/fema-detention-camp-coming-location-near-you</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------<br />\r\nHope, Change &amp; Disenchanted Young Voters<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; President Obama managed to convenience the young voters that he would &quot;Change&quot; America and make their future more promising. After three years his record is abysmal and the young people are looking for other options.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For an article on how Obama may have lost the young voters click on the following story link:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/hope-change-disenchanted-young-voters\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/hope-change-disenchanted-young-voters</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBECOME A CCRP 2012 CLUB SPONSOR - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/club-sponsor-form\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/club-sponsor-form</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\"> http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2414,2414,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nState officials are reconsidering drug testing for welfare recipients, a practice briefly implemented over a decade ago in Michigan but halted by the courts.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMichigan\'s Department of Human Services wants to roll out a program requiring drug screening for individuals who receive aid from the Family Independence Program. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nThose who fail the screening - a process that could be as simple as questions asked on an application form - would be required to undergo mandatory drug testing.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould drug testing be implemented as a way of determining eligibility to receive welfare benefits from the state?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-drug-testing-be-implemented-way-determining-eligibility-receive-welfare-benefits-stat\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-drug-testing-be-implemented-way-determining-eligibility-receive-welfare-benefits-stat</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould &quot;alternative lifestyles&quot; be taught as part of the sex education curriculum for children in Public Schools?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . 28%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . .68%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . 4% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO &quot;PRINTABLE&quot; COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2416,2416,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL OVERVIEW<br />\r\n---------------------<br />\r\nMichigan\'s Presidential Primary is a little more than a month off and two of the major candidates having dropped out of the field.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe debates have raised issues about the candidates that may have altered people\'s previous choice.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWith that said pick who you would vote for if the republican primary were to be held today.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----------------------------<br />\r\n&nbsp; If the republican primary for the President were held today who would you vote for?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNewt Gingrich <br />\r\nJon Huntsman&nbsp; <br />\r\nRon Paul <br />\r\nRick Perry<br />\r\nMitt Romney <br />\r\nRick Santorum<br />\r\nNone of the above<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/if-republican-primary-president-were-held-today-who-would-you-vote-0\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/if-republican-primary-president-were-held-today-who-would-you-vote-0</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould drug testing be implemented as a way of determining eligibility to receive welfare benefits from the state?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . .&nbsp; 94%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . 3%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . 3%&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; YOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n</span>',1),(2420,2420,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP Executive Committee Members &amp; Precinct Delegates<br />\r\nFROM:&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; January 2012 CCRP Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on January 19, 2012 at the Clinton County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPlease find attached the meeting minutes from the November 2011 meeting and the Agenda for this months meeting.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/January_general.pdf\">Agenda for January 19, 2012</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/Minutes11-17-2011.pdf\">Meeting Minutes from November 17, 2011</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve Willis<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2424,2424,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL OVERVIEW<br />\r\n---------------------<br />\r\nConsumers Energy and DTE Energy are in the process of installing &quot;SMART METERS&quot; to replace existing electric usage meters in Michigan. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nCritics say that the plan to install the meters without an opt out option for consumers is a violation of their privacy rights because they claim the meters give utilities too much information about energy usage and what is happening within our homes. Additionally the critics also believe the Smart meters are are unsafe.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----------------------------<br />\r\nShould energy companies allow electricity customers to opt out of having Smart Meters installed to replace their existing meters?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-energy-companies-allow-electricity-customers-opt-out-having-smart-meters-installed-re\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-energy-companies-allow-electricity-customers-opt-out-having-smart-meters-installed-re</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf the republican primary for the President were held today who would you vote for?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%<br />\r\nRick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . 32%<br />\r\nNewt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . 16%<br />\r\nRon Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8%<br />\r\nRick Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8%<br />\r\nJon Huntsman . . . . . . . . . . . .0%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5%&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nONE COMMENT WAS MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI am astounded that so many people supposedly support Mitt Romney. When it comes to obamacare, which imo is the final nail in the U.S. coffin, how will Romney contrast himself with obama? Obama will use a Romney nomination as confirmation that &quot;all Americans&quot; must want nationalized healthcare. Romney cannot argue it away.<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; YOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n</span>',1),(2436,2436,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nWE HAVE MADE CHANGES TO THE <br />\r\nCOMMENTING OPTION TO STORIES<br />\r\nAND POLLS ON OUR WEB SITE.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCOMMENTS WILL STILL BE ALLOWED<br />\r\nBUT THEY WILL BE SCREENED BEFORE<br />\r\nTHEY ARE POSTED TO THE STORY OR<br />\r\nPOLL THEY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH.<br />\r\n----------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nNEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW!<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">----------------------------------------------------------</span><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">Smart Meter Investigation<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/smart-meter-investigation\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/smart-meter-investigation</a><br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nRomney, Obama &amp; A VAT Tax?<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/romney-obama-vat-tax\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/romney-obama-vat-tax</a><br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nObama Just Needs Another 1.2 Trillion To Hold Him Over<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obama-just-needs-another-12-trillion-hold-him-over\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/obama-just-needs-another-12-trillion-hold-him-over</a><br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nUS Economic Freedom Declines<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/us-economic-freedom-declines\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/us-economic-freedom-declines</a><br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nIn New Hampshire Dead Democrats Get to Vote<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/new-hampshire-dead-democrats-get-vote\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/new-hampshire-dead-democrats-get-vote</a><br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nMichigan Democrats Developing College Grant Plan<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/michigan-democrats-developing-college-grant-plan\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/michigan-democrats-developing-college-grant-plan</a><br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nCensoring the Internet<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/censoring-internet\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/censoring-internet</a><br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\nOTHER CCRP NEWS &amp; LINKS<br />\r\n--------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBECOME A CCRP 2012 CLUB SPONSOR - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/club-sponsor-form\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/club-sponsor-form</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LIKE THE CCRP ON FACEBOOK - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clinton-County-MI-GOP/103375466421220?sk=wall</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO JOIN THE CCRP FACEBOOK GROUP AND GET IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATES - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/\">http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ccrpmich/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE! - CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/becoming-clinton-county-precinct-delegate</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting in St. Johns - Thursday January 19, 2012<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/ccrp-executive-committee-monthly-meeting-st-johns</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\"> http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2441,2441,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nPOLL OVERVIEW<br />\r\n---------------------<br />\r\nSenators in the Michigan Senate are in the process of developing a proposal that would allow Michigan high school graduates to receive a $9,500 grant per a year for attending college.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey say the money for these grants would become available by ending some business tax credits and other potential revenue changes.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey say the money would be raised by closing tax loopholes and ending some business tax credits, collecting sales tax from out-of-state Internet retailers and saving money on state contracts.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe grants would be renewable for up to four years. The size of the grant would be based on how long a particular student spent in Michigan\'s K-12 school system.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe estimated annual cost of the program would be $1.8 billion once fully implemented. It would phase in with new high school graduates headed to college.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe Senator who will introduce the bill says the plan could be accomplished without tax increases for Michigan citizens. But some businesses or others who could lose tax credits or exemptions under the plan would face higher tax bills than before.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the State develop a plan to give grants of up to $9,500 per year to Michigan High School graduates for college?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-state-pass-legislation-give-grants-9500-year-michigan-high-school-graduates-college\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-state-pass-legislation-give-grants-9500-year-michigan-high-school-graduates-college</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould energy companies allow electricity customers to opt out of having Smart Meters installed to replace existing meters?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . 68%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . .24% <br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . 8%<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nFOUR COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION<br />\r\n<br />\r\nComment #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese are so dangerous! The health ramifications of these have never been studied and the ability for them to control your electricity if they decide you are consuming too much by monitoring your usage and where the usage is coming from in your home is frightening. What happened to the land of the free?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nComment #2<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe vote should be 100%. I don\'t understand why 21% willing to give up your freedom. The govt. owns much of you already, are you willing to let Consumers Energy own what the govt. does not?! Do you not think, what are they going to do in the future with the power they will have?<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ida Salisbury<br />\r\n<br />\r\nComment #3<br />\r\n(I apologize for the length of this comment but this is an important subject in which few know anything.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo the 3 (so far) who have voted in this poll, &quot;no&quot;, Consumer\'s shouldn\'t allow people to &quot;opt out&quot; in having their regular electric meter changed to a smart meter, I would like to understand why you voted &quot;no&quot;. I would like to know the extent to which you know about smart meters and why you think that a company who sells you a utility is entitled to detailed information in your home. And, I mean much more than how much electricy you used and how much they need to bill you. With a smart meter installed, you have lost all privacy about what is in your home and what goes on in your home, minute by minute. It\'s very scary Big Brother stuff. Google it and and or check out this link for a video:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/8JNFr_j6kdI\">http://www.youtube.com/v/8JNFr_j6kdI</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nAlso, someone I know sent the following letter to Consumers as a notice of no consent for the installation of any smart meters on their properties as Consumers indicates that property owners give &quot;implied consent&quot;. I don\'t know to what extent this letter has any meaningful legal basis BUT read it as it does summarize the problems with smart meters which, among other things transmit detailed wireless signals about activities in your home that can be intersepted by criminals. I don\'t know what role the Michigan Public Service Commission has played/could play in this matter nor what role they might serve if a property owner discovers that Consumers or some other provider wishes to or has installed a smart meter. BE ALERT as Consumers is changing out meters in Michigan.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;Consumers Energy<br />\r\n&nbsp;Lansing, MI<br />\r\nRE: NOTICE OF NO CONSENT TO TRESPASS AND SURVEILLANCE, NOTICE OF LIABILITY<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDear Consumers Energy and all agents, officers, employees, contractors and interested parties,<br />\r\nAlthough you not have intention of installing such devices or smart meters at this time, other states have adopted such devices. This notice will cover any future negotiations for such monitoring devices at the addresses shown below.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf you intend to install a &quot;Smart Meter&quot; or any activity monitoring device at the below addresses, you and all other parties are hereby denied consent for installation and use of all such devices on the below properties. Installation and use of any activity monitoring device is hereby refused and prohibited. Informed consent is legally required for installation of any surveillance device and any device that will collect and transmit private and personal data to undisclosed and unauthorized parties for undisclosed and unauthorized purposes. Authorization for sharing of personal and private information may only be given by the originator and subject of that information. That authorization is hereby denied and refused with regard to the below properties and all its occupants. &quot;Smart Meters&quot; violate the law and cause endangerment to residents by the following factors:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n1. They individually identify electrical devices inside the home and record when they are operated causing invasion of privacy.<br />\r\n2. They monitor household activity and occupancy in violation of rights and domestic security.<br />\r\n3. They transmit wireless signals which may be intercepted by unauthorized and unknown parties. Those signals can be used to monitor behavior and occupancy and they can be used by criminals to aid criminal activity against the occupants.<br />\r\n4. Data about occupant\'s daily habits and activities are collected, recorded and stored in permanent databases which are accessed by parties not authorized or invited to know and share that private data by those who\'s activities were recorded.<br />\r\n5. Those with access to the smart meter databases can review a permanent history of household activities complete with calendar and time-of-day metrics to gain a highly invasive and detailed view of the lives of the occupants.<br />\r\n6. Those databases may be shared with, or fall into the hands of criminals, blackmailers, corrupt law enforcement, private hackers of wireless transmissions, power company employees, and other unidentified parties who may act against the interests of the occupants under metered surveillance.<br />\r\n7. &quot;Smart Meters&quot; are, by definition, surveillance devices which violate Federal and State wiretapping laws by recording and storing databases of private and personal activities and behaviors without the consent or knowledge of those people who are monitored.<br />\r\n8. It is possible for example, with analysis of certain &quot;Smart Meter&quot; data, for unauthorized and distant parties to determine medical conditions, sexual activities, physical locations of persons within the home, vacancy patterns and personal information and habits of the occupants.<br />\r\n9. Your company has not adequately disclosed the particular recording and transmission capabilities of the smart meter, or the extent of the data that will be recorded, stored and shared, or the purposes to which the data will and will not be put.<br />\r\n10. Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency energy contamination from smart meters exceeds allowable safe and healthful limits for domestic environments as determined by the EPA and other scientific programs.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI forbid, refuse and deny consent of any installation and use of any monitoring, eavesdropping, and surveillance devices on my property, my place of residence and my place of occupancy. That applies to and includes &quot;Smart Meters&quot; and activity monitoring devices of any and all kinds. Any attempt to install any such device directed at me, other occupants, my property or residence will constitute trespass, stalking, wiretapping and unlawful surveillance and endangerment of health and safety, all prohibited and punishable by law through criminal and civil complaints. All persons, government agencies and private organizations responsible for installing or operating monitoring devices directed at or recording my activities, which I have not specifically authorized in writing, will be fully liable for any violations, intrusions, harm or negative consequences caused or made possible by those devices whether those negative consequences are justified by &quot;law&quot; or not..<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis is legal notice. After this delivery the liabilities listed above may not be denied or avoided by parties named and implied in this notice. Civil Servant immunities and protections do not apply to the installation of smart meters due to the criminal violations they represent.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNotice to principal is notice to agent and notice to agent is notice to principal. All rights reserved.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis applies for the following properties: - - - - -<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSigned By -- - - - &quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nComment #4<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI don\'t need Consumers Energy checking up on my energy consumption. As long as I pay my bill, it is none of their business what I am using the energy for. BUTT OUT!!!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; YOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n</span>',1),(2445,2445,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">We will be holding our Executive Committee Meeting on January 19, 2012 at the Clinton County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/January_general_0.pdf\">Please find attached the Agenda for this month\'s meeting.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThanks,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2454,2454,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL OVERVIEW<br />\r\n---------------------<br />\r\nMany constitutional attorneys believe that if Congress passes an unconstitutional law and the President signs it we don\'t have to wait for new elections, or even the supreme court to stop implementation of that law.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThey believe States can tell the Federal government &quot;NO!&quot; using the 10th amendment.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe process is called &quot;Nullification&quot; &ndash; and Founders like Thomas Jefferson considered it the &quot;rightful remedy.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nNorth Dakota has passed S 2309 that was enacted and signed by the governor, April 27.&nbsp; Using parts of&nbsp; model language invoking &quot;nullification,&quot; establishes by statute that, &quot;The legislative assembly declares that the federal laws known as Affordable Care Act - &quot;Obamacare&quot; likely are not authorized by the United States Constitution and may violate its true meaning and intent as given by the founders and ratifiers.&quot; ... no provision &quot;may interfere with an individual\'s choice of a medical or insurance provider except as otherwise provided by the laws of this state.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAlabama, Florida, Montana, and Wyoming had pending statewide ballot questions regarding nullification of the Affordable Care Act - &quot;Obamacare&quot;.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIdaho, Indiana, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas have under consideration nullification/ state sovereignty bills with some seeking criminal penalties for federal or state enforcement of the Affordable Care Act - &quot;Obamacare&quot;.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the Michigan Legislature consider &quot;nullification&quot; to stop Obamacare if all other avenues fail?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-legislature-consider-%E2%80%9Cnullification%E2%80%9D-stop-obamacare-if-all-other-avenues-fai\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-legislature-consider-%E2%80%9Cnullification%E2%80%9D-stop-obamacare-if-all-other-avenues-fai</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the State pass legislation to give grants of up to $9,500 per year to Michigan High School graduates for college?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . 21%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . 71%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . 8% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTHREE COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCOMMENT #1:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhen will the voted representatives stop giving away our tax dollars. There is no proven return on investment studies for these dollars in fact believe there is the opposite. I worked three jobs, saved money, paid 100% of my college costs, took 7 years to get my undergrad but had no debts when I graduated.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe helped pay for both of our sons education and they also worked during college. Both graduated with useful degrees, are fully employed with no debt.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSorry, this is another wrong headed, weakminded give away by bureaucrats. Why do we who are paying taxes need to be so vigilant, haven\'t they learned that spending taxpayers money on such giveaways will ensure they will not remain in office?<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nCOMMENT #2<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI saved and worked to pay my own way to college, and I got my 4 year degree in 3 1/2 years! And I didn\'t owe anything when I got done, either! The degree requirements need to be changed in 4 year programs. The first 2 years of a 4 year degree are all the same; English, Social Studies, Natural Science; Humanities and other classes that don\'t have anything at all to do with your degree. The universities are making all kinds of money off from these bogus requirements. Four year degree programs could be cut down to 3 year programs if all of required classes actually had something to do with your degree program. And how many vice presidents of the university does each university need? Look into how many MSU has. It is ridiculous! Universities have way too much overhead (administrators) that is not generating anything but high tuition costs for students. College education could be affordable if the universities were made to reform degree requirements, and cut high salary administrative positions.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCOMMENT #3<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSo, after saving the state of Michigan over $300,000 by home-educating my 5 kids, paying my property taxes to public schools I didn\'t use, my kids wouldn\'t get any money for college under this plan.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnd by giving students -who went to public school - this large sum, the colleges wouldn\'t have to lower tuition . . . and my kids could pay top dollar for that.<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; YOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\"> http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n</span>',1),(2461,2461,'<span>We are about nine months away from one of the most important elections in the history of our country. WE will decide if WE want to continue down the road progressive politicians have planned for US or if WE want to save OUR Republic and demand the federal government live by a balanced budget.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWE will decide if WE want four more years of Barack Obama and six more years of Debbie Stabenow or if WE want to elect fiscally responsible conservatives to replace them. If we fail to replace President Obama and Senator Stabenow we will continue to see the erosion of OUR rights and freedoms and the financial destruction of OUR country.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs a CCRP 2012 Club Sponsor YOU will help us to achieve those goals. The revenue received from the Club Sponsorships will be used to support and promote candidates, who represent OUR goals and interests.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor more information on the CCRP Club Sponsorship options that are available and/or to register to become a Club Sponsor for 2012 click on the following link or print the attached 2012 Club Sponsor information sheet and form.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/club-sponsor-form\">LINK&nbsp;TO CCRP CLUB&nbsp;SPONSORHIP&nbsp;INFORMATION &amp; REGISTRATION FORM.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2012_Club_letter_and_form.pdf\">TO&nbsp;DOWNLOAD&nbsp;A&nbsp;CLUB&nbsp;SPONSORSHIP&nbsp;FLYER AND/OR REGISTRATION FORM CLICK&nbsp;ON&nbsp;THIS&nbsp;LINK</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nWITH YOUR HELP WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND RESTORE RESPONSIBILITY IN GOVERNMENT!<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2465,2465,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL OVERVIEW<br />\r\n---------------------<br />\r\nLegislation to be introduced at the state Capitol next week would boost the price of gasoline by about 9 cents a gallon and increase the average motor vehicle registration fee by about $60 a year, officials said Friday.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA bipartisan package of 13 bills -- designed to collect an extra $1.4 billion annually to fix crumbling roads and bridges -- could be introduced in the House and Senate as early as Tuesday, said Rep. Rick Olson, R-Saline, who will sponsor the gas tax bill.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe bills have support from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce -- one of the state\'s most powerful lobby groups -- but face a tough fight in an election year for state House members.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&quot;I think we can come up with extra road money without raising taxes,&quot; said Rep. Paul Opsommer, R-DeWitt, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, in a sign of the obstacles the measures face.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGov. Rick Snyder told Free Press editors and reporters Friday that he favors additional road money but wouldn\'t take a position yet on the sources or timing of the revenue because &quot;if we took a position too early, it would cause a lot of polarization.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the Legislature pass proposed legislation that would raise vehicle registration fees and raise the gas tax to fix roads?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-legislature-pass-proposed-legislation-would-raise-vehicle-registration-fees-and-raise\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-legislature-pass-proposed-legislation-would-raise-vehicle-registration-fees-and-raise</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the Michigan Legislature consider &quot;nullification&quot; to stop Obamacare if all other avenues fail?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . 92% <br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . .8% <br />\r\nUndecided . . . . 0%<br />\r\n<br />\r\nONE COMMENTS WAS MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCOMMENT #1:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe State Legislature should start working on this right now. We don\'t need to wait until the Supreme Court decides. We have the right to nullify this, the Federal Government is NOT in charge of the STATES!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; YOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/</a><br />\r\n</span>',1),(2473,2473,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nPOLL OVERVIEW<br />\r\n---------------------<br />\r\nLansing Mayor Verg Bernero is proposing that a new casino be build in downtown Lansing near the Lansing Center.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHe says the new&nbsp; $245 million American Indian casino in downtown Lansing could create about 2,200 jobs and help fund scholarships for area students.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBernero says it would improve the viability of the convention center and fund four-year college scholarships for Lansing School District students under what\'s being called the &quot;Lansing Promise.&quot;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe casino would be built on land that is currently owned by the city. That land would need to be sold to the tribe for the casino to operate. Under the plans, a smaller, temporary casino would open first.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMichigan has more than two dozen casinos, including three in Detroit. <br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----------------------------<br />\r\nShould a proposed Casino in Lansing be built?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-proposed-casino-lansing-be-built\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-proposed-casino-lansing-be-built</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the Legislature pass proposed legislation that would raise vehicle registration fees and raise the gas tax to fix roads?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . . 17%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . . 76%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . . .7% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nTWO COMMENTS WAS MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCOMMENT #1:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhat is Paul thinking or he\'s not........this will hurt everyone even if you don\'t drive....<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCOMMENT #2:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOne thing that prospective businesses look at is the quality of roads in a State. Any business wants good roads, safe streets and good schools.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; YOU CONTROL OUR COUNTRY\'S FUTURE WITH YOUR VOTE!<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GET INVOLVED<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ELECT RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE IN 2012<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.clinton-countygop.org/<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2482,2482,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nState Senator Darwin Booher (R) has introduced Senate Bill 803 that would require voters to affirm that they are a U.S. citizen when voting or applying for an absentee ballot.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe bill would amend the Michigan Election Law to do the following:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-- Require an application to vote to include an affirmative statement by the elector that he or she was a citizen of the United States.<br />\r\n-- Require an elector who did not affirmatively state that he or she was a U.S. citizen to be challenged, and prohibit issuance of a ballot to an elector who did not make the statement under oath.<br />\r\n-- Require an application for an absent voter ballot to question whether the applicant was a U.S. citizen.<br />\r\n-- Prohibit a clerk from issuing an absent voter ballot to a person who indicated that he or she was not a U.S. citizen.<br />\r\n-- Require a clerk to issue an absent voter ballot to a person who did not answer the citizenship question, and include a prominent notice that the person had not answered the question and that the ballot would not be counted unless he or she answered it before the polls closed on election day.<br />\r\n-- If an election were contested in court, allow an absent voter ballot that was not counted due to a failure to answer the citizenship question to be counted if the court determined that the voter was a citizen at the time of the election.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the state require voters to affirm they are a U.S. citizen when voting or applying for an absentee ballot?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-state-require-voters-affirm-they-are-us-citizen-when-voting-or-applying-absentee-ball\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-state-require-voters-affirm-they-are-us-citizen-when-voting-or-applying-absentee-ball</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould a proposed Casino in Lansing be built?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . . . 31% <br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . . .61% <br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . . .8% <br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTWO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCOMMENT #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMy daughter works for the casino in Mount Pleasant. The casino does not give students any breaks. It is a mandatory 32 hours and they do not work with class schedule changes. Knowing she is a student, they schedule her third shift hours and then she has a full day of classes, then the next night is second shift forcing her to work and go to school arround the clock for 36 hours at least once per week. There are no benefits for 32 hours and because jobs are limited and because she is building a resume, she stays. How many times do we have to pay for America? What is happening is just plain greed. Spendable income needs to be spent on other types of entertainment. Casinos put other businesses at risk. Please don\'t let this be rammed down our throats. We have more than our share of casinos in Michigan.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nCOMMENT #2<br />\r\n<br />\r\nMany non-profit organizations in Clinton County benefit from Texas Hold\'em events at Trippers. A Lansing casino would dry up this source of income for our non-profits.<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2490,2490,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">January 31, 2011<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDear Clinton County Friend,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This year could well be one of the most important election years in the history of our country. The Clinton County Republican Party (CCRP) will be doing all we can to make sure responsible individuals will be elected to office to represent us.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our efforts to reach these goals take the dedication of grassroots activists like yourself both in your time and monetarily. To accomplish these goals each year we offer people the opportunity to become Club Sponsors of the CCRP.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By becoming a Club Sponsor you will receive admission for two to the 2012 Lincoln Day Reception &amp; Dinner to be held at The Eagle Eye Golf Club on Thursday, April 12, 2012 featuring Congressman Dave Camp as our Keynote Speaker.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three levels of sponsorship will continue to be offered for 2012, including a $300, $200, and $150 level. Additionally your name will be posted on our website and appear in all CCRP event promotional materials in 2012.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Club Sponsorship Benefits and Options:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAll Sponsorship Levels include:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. Admittance for two to the 2012 Lincoln Day Dinner and Reception meet &amp; greet with Congressman Camp.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 Acknowledgment as a club sponsor in all CCRP promotional materials in 2012.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA 300 Sponsor Level also includes - Admittance for two to the Summer BBQ Fundraiser &amp; the &quot;FALL FEST&quot;Fundraiser.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA 200 Sponsor Level also includes&nbsp; - Admittance for two to the Summer BBQ Fundraiser or admittance for two to the Fall Fundraiser.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; To become a Club Sponsor Click on the following link to the CCRP Website:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http:// http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/club-sponsor-form\">&nbsp;http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/club-sponsor-form</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; OR<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For a Registration Form to Print and Return by mail see the attached PDF file.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The opportunity to become a Club Sponsor will end on March 15, 2012. </span><span style=\"font-size: larger;\"><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any questions related to the Club Sponsorship, should be directed to Sheri Harte Willis, CCRP Fundraising, Chairperson, at shwillis1959@gmail.com <br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2491,2491,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">January 31, 2011<br />\r\n<br />\r\nDear Clinton County Friend,<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This year could well be one of the most important election years in the history of our country. The Clinton County Republican Party (CCRP) will be doing all we can to make sure responsible individuals will be elected to office to represent us.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our efforts to reach these goals take the dedication of grassroots activists like yourself both in your time and monetarily. To accomplish these goals each year we offer people the opportunity to become Club Sponsors of the CCRP.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By becoming a Club Sponsor you will receive admission for two to the 2012 Lincoln Day Reception &amp; Dinner to be held at The Eagle Eye Golf Club on Thursday, April 12, 2012 featuring Congressman Dave Camp as our Keynote Speaker.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three levels of sponsorship will continue to be offered for 2012, including a $300, $200, and $150 level. Additionally your name will be posted on our website and appear in all CCRP event promotional materials in 2012.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCCRP Club Sponsorship Benefits and Options:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAll Sponsorship Levels include:<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. Admittance for two to the 2012 Lincoln Day Dinner and Reception meet &amp; greet with Congressman Camp.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 Acknowledgment as a club sponsor in all CCRP promotional materials in 2012.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA 300 Sponsor Level also includes - Admittance for two to the Summer BBQ Fundraiser &amp; the &quot;FALL FEST&quot;Fundraiser.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nA 200 Sponsor Level also includes&nbsp; - Admittance for two to the Summer BBQ Fundraiser or admittance for two to the Fall Fundraiser.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; To become a Club Sponsor Click on the following link to the CCRP Website:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/club-sponsor-form\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/club-sponsor-form</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; OR<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/2012_Club_letter_and_form_0.pdf\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For a Registration Form to Print and Return by mail see the attached PDF file.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The opportunity to become a Club Sponsor will end on March 15, 2012.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any questions related to the Club Sponsorship, should be directed to Sheri Harte Willis, CCRP Fundraising, Chairperson, at shwillis1959@gmail.com<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE CLINTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY!<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2501,2501,'<span style=\"font-size: larger;\">-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nRepresentative Rashida Tlaib (D) has introduced House Bill 4901 that would require to establish a process whereby a relative handful of individuals could force the state to create and impose an &quot;action plan&quot; for addressing claims that various human activities affecting the environment have a &quot;disparate impact&quot; on an identified minority or low-income population. This plan potentially could include imposing more rigid environmental regulations and standards in a particular community than apply in the rest of the state. The bill would create a number of new state government &quot;environmental justice&quot; boards and positions.<br />\r\n----------<br />\r\nEnvironmental Justice involves the interaction of health problems caused by exposure to pollution complicated by a host of social factors including: poverty, poor education, crime/violence, lack of resources and political disenfranchisement.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIn 2007, Governor Granholm issued an Executive Directive (ED) 2007-23 which required the Department of Environmental Quality to produce an annual report to the Governor &quot;on state activities to promote environmental justice&quot;. The policy develops both a plan for the Department of Environmental Quality and the government of the state of Michigan as a whole. In this policy &quot;environmental justice&quot; means the fair, non-discriminatory treatment and meaningful involvement of Michigan residents regarding the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies by this state. However, as of February 1, 2011 no report(s) have been produced, and various parts of the policy are still seeking implementation.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhat Governor Granholm couldn&rsquo;t get implemented by executuve order Rep. Rashida Tlaib now wants to accomplish by statute.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHOUSE BILL 4901(LINK)<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%2815ykftyn1saa3kzfaw0bjerv%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&amp;objectname=2011-HB-4901\">http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%2815ykftyn1saa3kzfaw0bjerv%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&amp;objectname=2011-HB-4901</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould the legislature create an &quot;environmental justice&quot; regulatory regime by passing House Bill 4901?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-legislature-create-%E2%80%9Cenvironmental-justice%E2%80%9D-regulatory-regime-passing-house-bill-4901\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-legislature-create-%E2%80%9Cenvironmental-justice%E2%80%9D-regulatory-regime-passing-house-bill-4901</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the state require voters to affirm they are a U.S. citizen when voting or applying for an absentee ballot?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . . . 91%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% <br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . . . .0%&nbsp; <br />\r\n<br />\r\nONE COMMENT WAS MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nCOMMENT #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWhy does the description of this bill keep using &quot;was&quot; a citizen rather than &quot;is&quot; a citizen? It makes a big difference. What does the bill say?<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2511,2511,'<span>-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nDepartment of Homeland Security has a new policy that will require some Michigan to implant radio frequency identification (RFID) chips into the states\' driver&rsquo;s licenses. The chips allow Customs and Border Protection officers to scan an entire vehicle from up to 30 feet away in order to identify the vehicle\'s occupants.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThese chips will give public and private entities an unprecedented ability to track Americans. RFIDs can be read using widely available technology, including technology contained in mobile phones, which increases the risk of identity theft. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nMichigan is one of several states subject to the DHS mandate. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor an article on the subject click on this link:<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/forced-%E2%80%9Crfid%E2%80%9D-chips-driver%E2%80%99s-licenses\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/forced-%E2%80%9Crfid%E2%80%9D-chips-driver%E2%80%99s-licenses</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nAre you in favor of the DHS mandating that all Michigan drivers be required to have an RFID chip in their license?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/are-you-favor-dhs-mandating-all-michigan-drivers-be-required-have-rfid-chip-their-license\">http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/are-you-favor-dhs-mandating-all-michigan-drivers-be-required-have-rfid-chip-their-license</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nShould the legislature create an &quot;environmental justice&quot; regulatory regime by passing House Bill 4901?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . . . 0%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . .100% <br />\r\nUndecided . . . . . . 0% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nNO COMMENTS WERE MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n</span>',1),(2522,2522,'TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CCRP Executive Committee Members<br />\r\nFROM:&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Willis<br />\r\nRE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; February 16, 2012 Executive Committee Meeting<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will be holding our monthly CCRP Executive Committee Meeting on February 16, 2012 at the DeWitt City Hall at 7:00 p.m.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<a href=\"/sites/default/files/February_agenda.pdf\">Please find attached the agenda for the February meeting.</a><br />\r\n<br />\r\nWe will have sign up sheets for the 2012 Club Sponsorships and the Lincoln Day Dinner Registration forms available.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSo bring your check book to help our local candidates and to get our message out.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI look forward to seeing you there.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nSincerely,<br />\r\nSteve Willis, Chairman<br />\r\nClinton County Republican Party<br />\r\n<br />\r\nH: 517-641-6657<br />\r\nC: 517-281-4458<br />\r\nsgwillis1945@gmail.com<br />',1),(2531,2531,'<span>-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\nYOU CAN NOW COMMENT ON STORIES AND POLLS<br />\r\nLET US KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ISSUES.<br />\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nState Senator Joe Hune has introduced a Senate Bill No. 905 in the Michigan Senate to require welfare recipients to perform community service if they are not already required to participate in welfare-related work or training programs.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nFor the text of the bill click on this link:<br />\r\n</span><a href=\"http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2011-2012/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2012-SIB-0905.htm\"><span>http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2011-2012/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2012-SIB-0905.htm</span></a><span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nNEW POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n----------------------------<br />\r\nShould Michigan require welfare recipients to perform community service to receive benefits under the conditions of the bill?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes<br />\r\nNo<br />\r\nUndecided<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTO VOTE IN THIS POLL CLICK ON THIS LINK<br />\r\n</span><a href=\"http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-require-welfare-recipients-perform-community-service-receive-benefits-under-\"><span>http://www.clinton-countygop.org/content/should-michigan-require-welfare-recipients-perform-community-service-receive-benefits-under-</span></a><span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n(To enter your comments click on &quot;Add new comment&quot; after you vote.)<br />\r\n<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\nPREVIOUS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n-----------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAre you in favor of the DHS mandating that all Michigan drivers be required to have an RFID chip in their license?<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYes . . . . . . . . 13%<br />\r\nNo . . . . . . . . . 84%<br />\r\nUndecided . . . . .3% <br />\r\n<br />\r\nONE COMMENT WAS MADE ON THIS POLL QUESTION:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nComment #1<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is my recollection that Cameron Brown and Mike Bishop did a lot to keep us from having this. Has term limits, again, resulted in a loss of institutional memory?<br />\r\n---------------------------------<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n</span>',1),