Michigan 2010

[ShadowRocket]

Two years out and I'm interested in what will happen in MI's next gubernatorial election. Maybe this can become the official thread for everything related to it?

That said, what do the MI posters here think is going to happen? What about the posters who don't live in the state predict?

[BM]

Not from Michigan, but I'm interested nonetheless. I have a lot of family there, for one, and open elections are always the most interesting.

All we can do now is speculate randomness, so here are the most obvious contenders who might go for it:

Democrats




Republicans




Yes, Mitt has been discussed in various circles. His father held the job of course, but it's definitely the biggest longshot on the list. So far Williamson is the only one to officially announce his candidacy, but others are known to be looking into possibilities, such as Cherry.


Hypothetical polling done in July (Public Policy Polling):

Dennis Archer (D) - 42%
Dick DeVos (R) - 44%

Dennis Archer (D) - 41%   
Terri Lynn Land (R) - 38%

John Cherry (D) - 34%
Terri Lynn Land (R) - 40%

[Lief 🗽]

Hoekstra should run and keep up the tradition of foreign-born Governors.

[Nutmeg]

If Minnesota elects Al Franken, Michael Moore might be emboldened.

[Keystone Phil]

Hoekstra should run and keep up the tradition of foreign-born Governors.

Judging by that last name (and further research), no thanks.

[Reaganfan]

I'm guessing the GOP could pick up this Governor's seat

[Lief 🗽]

Hoekstra should run and keep up the tradition of foreign-born Governors.

Judging by that last name (and further research), no thanks.

lol

[BM]

Granholm being a part of Obama's economic transition team and possibly being a part of his permanent administration could add a new element to this.

[JSojourner]

Dick DeVos for Governor and Tom Monahan (sp?) for Lieutenant Governor!

[PBrunsel]

Whatever happened to Spencer Abraham? I want him to run for the office simply becuase Governor Abraham sounds like a name someone on this forum would use.

[phk]

Granholm being a part of Obama's economic transition team and possibly being a part of his permanent administration could add a new element to this.

Granholm... economic transition team? Ugh

[DownWithTheLeft]

Mitt Romney Time!!

or in case that fails, Kwame Kilpatrick Time!

[Ronnie]

Whatever happened to Spencer Abraham? I want him to run for the office simply becuase Governor Abraham sounds like a name someone on this forum would use.

Spencer Abraham would be an absolutely amazing governor.  I, unfortunately, don't think he's particularly ambitious.

[Nutmeg]

Granholm being a part of Obama's economic transition team and possibly being a part of his permanent administration could add a new element to this.

Granholm... economic transition team? Ugh

Transitioning from bad to worse, that is.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Alright, I'll analyze what's been discussed so far:

John Cherry: Only has a chance if Granholm resigns early.  Otherwise, he has got ZERO name recognition.  He is a very personable guy though, so that'd help.

Andy Dillon: Too much baggage with the service tax bill.  If he wins the nomination, the MI Dems are the stupidest people ever.  He'd get slaughtered.

Dennis Archer: He's got a good shot at it.

Bart Stupak: A decent shot.  He's pro-life, and MI is a pro-life state, so that'd help.  He'd also win the rural areas, and he'd carry MI-1, maybe even counties like Cheboygan county.  His biggest hurdle would be the primary race.

Robert Ficano: Another good shot.

Don Williamson: Mayor of Flint?  Flint isn't exactly our role model city.  No chance this is gonna happen.

Republicans:

Mike Bishop: Good shot at it.  But he'd have to get through the primary, and he's not one of the big names being backed by anybody in the party (yet).

Mike Cox: Good shot at winning the primary, but depending on who he goes up against, he may or may not do so well.  I think Archer would beat him, but he has a decent chance.  As long as no party infighting hurts him.

Dick DeVos: I liked him in '06.  I think he MIGHT be able to pull off a win in the general election now, but I don't think he'll win the primary.

Candace Miller: She's been out of the media attention too long in my opinion.  I don't see it happening.

Pete Hoekstra: I like him, but I don't think he'd win the primary.  He might win the general - I really don't know.

Terri Lynn Land: HUGE popularity in the state.  If she wins the primary, she's all but guaranteed to win.  Again, same primary situation as Cox.  If those 2 go at it, it could tear the party apart.

Mike Rogers: Haven't heard about him running.  I don't have an opinion either way.

Mitt Romney: HAHA.  Moving on.


Phil, what's wrong with Hoekstra?  He's one of the best conservatives in Congress.  He's stood up and spoken out against the fiscal moderate liberalism of Bush.

Spencer Abraham: He's been out of it too long.  Plus, I don't know if he would win, even in the primary.  People liked him as a Senator, but he did get voted out, so I don't see him doing well.

[??????????]

Granholm being a part of Obama's economic transition team and possibly being a part of his permanent administration could add a new element to this.

She'll do great! If her model for Michigan is her plan for the US we're going to have a great four years!

[Keystone Phil]

Phil, what's wrong with Hoekstra? 

He's infected.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Phil, what's wrong with Hoekstra? 

He's infected.

What are you talking about?

[Keystone Phil]

Phil, what's wrong with Hoekstra? 

He's infected.

What are you talking about?

He was born in The Netherlands.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Phil, what's wrong with Hoekstra? 

He's infected.

What are you talking about?

He was born in The Netherlands.

I like him.  I don't think he'll run, but I like him.

[Lief 🗽]

Phil, as an Italian, hates the Dutch.

[Keystone Phil]

Phil, as an Italian, hates the Dutch.

Phil, as a sane citizen of the world,....

[MaxQue]

Phil, as an Italian, hates the Dutch.

Phil, as a sane citizen of the world,....

should like or be neutral on Dutch.

[Keystone Phil]

Phil, as an Italian, hates the Dutch.

Phil, as a sane citizen of the world,....

should like or be neutral on Dutch.

This is coming from a resident of region with close ties to my most disliked group of people. 

[Aizen]

*looks at Candice Miller*


AHHH! Kill it with fire!