Election in three letters...
Well, it's the hangover day for politicians across this red and blue nation (more blue apparently) where they wake up next to someone suuprising, and have to weasel their way out of promises. I'll do more of an in-depth on my own Michiganian resuts.
Granholm won another 4 years as Governor in this jobless state. It's funny just how powerful Union pandering and blathering is in these races. Of course, it didn't help much that DeVos was involved with the infamous Amway corporation (a name synonymous with scam in these parts), and that he was consistently crucified for his company's dealings with China. It's funny how much integrity will outweigh someone who will ostensibly work at no cost and has a track record of bringing cities out of ashes, but Democrat means awesome in Michigan which leads me to the next point,
Stabenow won another 6 years as U.S. Senator, proving again that Michigan is a Democratic state (as if anyone doubted it). People are blaming/crediting her win on/to Bush. That's an interesting theory and may be valid, since Stabenow has not really done much for MI in her 6 years, but then again is she just a freshman Senator? I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Levin is still my U.S. Representative, further perverting the system of the House of Representatives, since his stay has been over 10 years. Gee, 2 year terms? Does that mean anything about fresh faces in Congress? Sorry to mention that disgusting word Constitution!
As for Attorney General and Secretary of State, both went to Republicans, which is kind of funny seeing as how Senate and Governor went to Democrats. Of course, all 4 were incumbents, so maybe MI voters have an eye for the I...
Proposal 1 passed in MI, about setting up a separate government fund for Conservation, etc. I voted for it, as it didn't seem to be ridiculous or under-handed.
Proposal 2 (banning affirmative action/proactive racism) passed in MI by a fair enough margin to show that people in the state of Michigan are fed-up with racism and inequality, even if this inequality is said to be an equalizer. It's funny how ridiculous people thought it was to even propose such an amendment, but the voters have spoken and demand to be treated equally. In fact, local news coverage refused to call this issue, even thought they called other proposals with a nearly identical percent of precincts reporting and nearly identical percentages. This was one of the major Proposals for me. Of course, this proposal will also test how many rights the American people really have, when this proposal inevitably comes up in Supreme Court (you can't analyze the constitutionality of an amendment at the state level). I plan to march if our rights aren't respected, it's ridiculous that something a majority of people believe in can be struck down by what just 5 people think...
Proposal 3 (allowing Mourning Dove Hunting) failed to pass, showing that Michiganders are a compassionate sort who see no point in using harmless animals for target practice.
Proposal 4 (forbidding reckless Eminent Domain seizures of property by the state and municipal government) also passed. However, we see that the decision about eminent domain was, again, from a federal judiciary, and we'll see the effect this amendment actually has, as MI foolishly think states can make their own lws and that the viewpoint of the actual people doesn't matter.
Proposal 5 (increasing teachers' pensions with inflation, making the state pick up the tab for such expenses, etc.) failed to pass. This grab by teachers unions was most probably counter-acted by the fact that there are still some people out there who enjoy local control of their public schools, and who don't want to have to pay higher tax rates.
All in all, I find it interesting that Michigan Democrats are declaring an out-and-out victory when the voters have sent clear messages to the contrary. THe way the Proposals turned out show that MI voters are not as radical as some members of the Democratic Party. They detest a Big Brother huge government (Props. 4 & 5), but still care about the environment (Props. 1 & 3). They also see affirmative action as racism (traditionally a more conservative/Republican viewpoint). Many call this a referrendum on Iraq and Bush, but I also see it as a referrendum on the radical Democratic Party. Just ask Joe Liebermann...
Granholm won another 4 years as Governor in this jobless state. It's funny just how powerful Union pandering and blathering is in these races. Of course, it didn't help much that DeVos was involved with the infamous Amway corporation (a name synonymous with scam in these parts), and that he was consistently crucified for his company's dealings with China. It's funny how much integrity will outweigh someone who will ostensibly work at no cost and has a track record of bringing cities out of ashes, but Democrat means awesome in Michigan which leads me to the next point,
Stabenow won another 6 years as U.S. Senator, proving again that Michigan is a Democratic state (as if anyone doubted it). People are blaming/crediting her win on/to Bush. That's an interesting theory and may be valid, since Stabenow has not really done much for MI in her 6 years, but then again is she just a freshman Senator? I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Levin is still my U.S. Representative, further perverting the system of the House of Representatives, since his stay has been over 10 years. Gee, 2 year terms? Does that mean anything about fresh faces in Congress? Sorry to mention that disgusting word Constitution!
As for Attorney General and Secretary of State, both went to Republicans, which is kind of funny seeing as how Senate and Governor went to Democrats. Of course, all 4 were incumbents, so maybe MI voters have an eye for the I...
Proposal 1 passed in MI, about setting up a separate government fund for Conservation, etc. I voted for it, as it didn't seem to be ridiculous or under-handed.
Proposal 2 (banning affirmative action/proactive racism) passed in MI by a fair enough margin to show that people in the state of Michigan are fed-up with racism and inequality, even if this inequality is said to be an equalizer. It's funny how ridiculous people thought it was to even propose such an amendment, but the voters have spoken and demand to be treated equally. In fact, local news coverage refused to call this issue, even thought they called other proposals with a nearly identical percent of precincts reporting and nearly identical percentages. This was one of the major Proposals for me. Of course, this proposal will also test how many rights the American people really have, when this proposal inevitably comes up in Supreme Court (you can't analyze the constitutionality of an amendment at the state level). I plan to march if our rights aren't respected, it's ridiculous that something a majority of people believe in can be struck down by what just 5 people think...
Proposal 3 (allowing Mourning Dove Hunting) failed to pass, showing that Michiganders are a compassionate sort who see no point in using harmless animals for target practice.
Proposal 4 (forbidding reckless Eminent Domain seizures of property by the state and municipal government) also passed. However, we see that the decision about eminent domain was, again, from a federal judiciary, and we'll see the effect this amendment actually has, as MI foolishly think states can make their own lws and that the viewpoint of the actual people doesn't matter.
Proposal 5 (increasing teachers' pensions with inflation, making the state pick up the tab for such expenses, etc.) failed to pass. This grab by teachers unions was most probably counter-acted by the fact that there are still some people out there who enjoy local control of their public schools, and who don't want to have to pay higher tax rates.
All in all, I find it interesting that Michigan Democrats are declaring an out-and-out victory when the voters have sent clear messages to the contrary. THe way the Proposals turned out show that MI voters are not as radical as some members of the Democratic Party. They detest a Big Brother huge government (Props. 4 & 5), but still care about the environment (Props. 1 & 3). They also see affirmative action as racism (traditionally a more conservative/Republican viewpoint). Many call this a referrendum on Iraq and Bush, but I also see it as a referrendum on the radical Democratic Party. Just ask Joe Liebermann...
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