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UPROAR!
Citizens of the first district are very upset. They have a right to be. Although our congressman made it clear in October that he would vote for socialized healthcare even if the bill did not contain his amendment, many did not hear about his statement and are outraged. We need to replace our congressman.
Also upsetting the first district is the observation that the national press has attempted to choose our Republican candidate. Again, this is not acceptable.
It has been suggested that a debate be held among Republican candidates for US Representative in Congress for Michigan’s first district. This is as it should be. I am eager to discuss issues with anyone. However, it has also been suggested that the losers of this debate commit to drop out of the race! I thought long and hard about this.
It is not enough to replace Bart Stupak. We must replace Bart Stupak with a person who is willing to take the heat and stand up for us. Our new representative must recognize, that if the government is not held to the Constitution and the rule of law, all else is pointless. I know that person to be me. If I didn’t believe that, I’d have dropped out already. I’m not looking for a career.
To the organizers of a would-be debate, to preempt our rights as citizens to vote in a primary: I will not participate in any such event. I will continue to speak the truth at every opportunity, and permit the voters to decide who they wish to represent them, at the appropriate time.
With your permission of course, I will see this gets posted and linked on every last site I’m a member of, and forwarded via e-mail to any and all contacts on my address lists…
Tom
I agree with ya Linda, We do need a chance to vote as citizens, and at the same time, It would be nice if We were able to hear a Debate with out such Stipulations.
A debate would be a great thing, as for the losers dropping out, who’s to say who wins or loses? We are all supposed to be on the same side.
I say debate by all means if it’s a good forum to get our views out there, and let the public decide on election day.
Please note that a forum centered upon citizen concerns will take place at the Mill Creek Elemantary School in Williamsburg, MI on April 17, 2010. The event hosted by Northern Michigan Community Network and associated interests is entitled: Meet the People. Be there
“MEET THE PEOPLE”
Candidate Forum
Saturday, April 17, 2010
2 p.m. to 4 p.m
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Mill Creek Elementary School Gymnasium
9039 Old M-72
Williamsburg, MI
Dear Candidate,
Northern Michigan Community Network (NMCN) cordially invites you to present your candidacy to the public in a “Meet the People” forum for those seeking elected office at the national, state, and local levels. This forum will offer the public an opportunity to meet the 2010 election cycle candidates and to ask questions of the candidates. There will be an area for campaign literature and greeting voters personally away from the podium.
The Master of Ceremonies/Moderator will be Norm Jones of WTCM Radio.
Format of the event is as follows: Candidates will speak in the aforementioned order (national, state, and local level), with candidates taking the floor in alphabetical order. A minimum of 10 minutes’ floor time will be guaranteed each candidate. The time allotted to each candidate will be divided into a 3-minute introduction and position statement, followed by 7 to 10 minutes of questions from the public.
Mill Creek’s gymnasium seats 250 in the bleachers, plus approximately 150 floor seats. NMCN will be promoting this event through all media markets in the Northwest Michigan region, as well as all social media networks.
To confirm your participation in this event, please respond to one of the contact people listed at the end of this letter.
We have adequate time for 12 to 15 candidates to participate. We will accommodate as many candidates as our time allows, in equal segments. The deadline to reserve your place at the podium is Saturday, April 10th, no later than 5 p.m.
Please respond to one of the contacts listed below so that we can add your name to the list of candidates who are willing to “Meet The People” on Saturday, April 17th!
Contact Information:
Cheryl Walton
(231) 645-5135
Northern Michigan Community Network
nmcn09@gmail.com
or
Tom Backers
231-709-0474
Kalkaska Tea Party
retvet242@yahoo.com
I would love to see several debates – in any case, let us know when you are coming to Petoskey, Linda.
You should send out a press release to Fox News, et. al., to let them you are also in the race.
OK! This is where I draw the line! No political boss is above the will of the people. To suggest a loser of a debate is determined by a few political self inerests is appalling. Although I may be running on an Independent ticket with a Independent candidate for Governor, I must take a stand for the integrity of the election process. No self interest has he right to require a sovereign soul NOT to run for office and fight to acquire that office. The integrity of the primary voting process must be protected. The people are no longer in an apathetic slumber. They see this appaling act too. The result of force feeding a candidate down the throats of the people will be exposed on election day, Nov 3rd 2010. You can take that to the bank!