MI Morning Update: Granholm still unwilling to take responsibility in state budget mess, Remember to Vote Today!
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366 Days until Election Day
MONRNING UPDATE:
Granholm and the Democrats keep blaming “everything” that’s wrong with Michigan on John Engler…he’s gone, but lets remember that unemployment was below the national average-not the highest in the nation, we had a balanced budget-not threats of shutdowns, and we had plenty in the rainy day fund-versus a bankrupt emergency savings account.
I make the following promise: if things are still as bad as they are under Granholm, in 2016 – after 6 years of a Republican Governor – I promise we will NOT still be blaming her.
The legislature is looking for “consensus” on the sales tax on services…ONLY the Democrats can’t see it…there is a “consensus” to Ax the Tax…repeal it…and reform.
Congressman Walberg opposes to states issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.
Livonia’s Jack Kirksey for Mayor campaign was in full swing yesterday. I dropped by the campaign headquarter early last evening and found folks working the phones, getting out last minute signs and organizing GOTV efforts for today.
Livonia residents….Jack Kirksey needs your vote….TODAY!!!
House Republican Caucus held an all day policy retreat yesterday. I attended much of the session and came away very encouraged that the House Republicans were prepared to work for common sense solutions and real reforms and to stop any further Democratic tax hikes.
As we debate tax options, one option for Michigan worth considering that would have “most” people in Michigan pay less than 7.5% sales tax after rebate would be the MI Fair Tax. A family of four with an income less than $28,000 is at the 0% rate! Here is a quick powerpoint presentation on line that give a good summary:
http://www.mifairtax.org/resrcs/MI%20Presentation.pps
See the Michigan Fair Tax main homepage…they have some good information:
http://www.mifairtax.org/index.html
See the latest budget numbers, see how the budget has grown, and check out the number of state employees:
http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2007/11/budget-numbersg.html
Taxes will never catch up with politician’s propensity to spend! Politics as usual is a luxury we can no longer afford.
The cause of Freedom and our cause for conservative values is a marathon…we need to get up every morning and do our part…whatever it is! Freedom was the original idea and Freedom isn’t free.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brooks Patterson and his family. Brook’s twin brother Steve passed away yesterday after a long fight with cancer. Please keep him your prayers.
THE REST OF THE STORY:
U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today announced he is an original co-sponsor of a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in opposition to states issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.
“While we all agree there is a major need for immigration reform in the United States, this reform needs to ensure the security and economy of our nation is protected, not threatened. A driver’s license allows access to all kinds of legal documents and activities in our country and granting driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants rewards those who have broken our laws. I have consistently stated that any and all attempts to enact immigration reform must not include amnesty for illegal immigrants, and this amounts to backdoor amnesty.”
For complete post go to: http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2007/11/articles-of-i-5.html
Saulius "Saul" Anuzis
Chairman
Michigan Republican Party