This week, I rolled out a cutting-edge application for Android phones that gives users immediate access to news about my campaign, including announcements and special events. Don’t worry a similar application for iPhones soon will come online. I am very excited about the months ahead. My message is resonating with folks from all over the state. I know with your...
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Weekly Update
MI residents leaving shows need for reforms
Months ago, when I started my campaign, I talked about the need to turn our state’s economy around so our children, friends and neighbors don’t have to leave to find work.
Like many parents, I don’t want see our children move out of state, although I understand if that’s their choice. But if our children are forced to move way because that’s...
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Comm. colleges key to putting MI back to work
If you have a moment, I encourage you to read this good article about the unsung heroes of Michigan higher education – community colleges.
In the article, Tom Watkins, the former state schools superintendent, rightly calls our state’s excellent network of community colleges “the grand entranceway to enhancing knowledge and skills, and giving individuals a boost up life’s economic ladder while strengthening our...
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Outdoorama
I had a great time at the annual Outdoorama event this past weekend. Swapping stories and discussing issues with so many sportsmen and women at the Rock Financial Showplace was a real treat.
It was also a good reminder about the need to preserve and protect our rights, whether it is hunting and fishing or those guaranteed by the Second Amendment. We can’t...
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Fellow sheriffs endorse campaign
It’s always a special honor when you’re recognized by your peers, which is why I’m especially pleased to announce that nearly 40 of my fellow sheriffs from across Michigan have endorsed me in my campaign to be governor.
I am honored to have their support. As a sheriff myself, I know firsthand the challenge of leading a county sheriff’s department in these tough...
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Bouchard Advisory Round Table
For Immediate Release: February 11, 2010
Job creators, economic experts join
Bouchard campaign advisory round table
Round table to offer ideas about putting Michigan back to work
Oakland County - Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor, today announced the formation of his campaign’s Business, Economic and Finance Round Table, which will share its expertise with him as he encourages job creation in a state...
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MI needs executive who leads
For Immediate Release: February 3, 2010
Mike Bouchard: Michigan needs chief executive
who leads from Day One, not just in Year Eight
Oakland County – Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor, said tonight’s State of the State address by Gov. Granholm underscores the void in leadership that is plaguing Lansing.
“Michigan needs a chief executive who leads from Day One, not just in Year Eight,” Bouchard...
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Bouchard gains endorsement
For Immediate Release: February 2, 2010
28 prominent former lawmakers endorse Bouchard for governor
Momentum for campaign continues to grow, following strong fundraising showing
Oakland County - A large number of well-respected Republican former lawmakers from across Michigan today announced that they’ve endorsed Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor.
Supporting Bouchard are former Lt. Gov. Connie Binsfeld; state Reps. Dan Acciavatti, Clark Bisbee, Fran Amos, Penny...
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Total shows momentum
For Immediate Release: February 1, 2010
Impressive contribution total shows Bouchard momentum;
message resonates with families, job providers
Oakland County – Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor, said the widespread support reflected in today’s campaign finance statement confirms that his blueprint for getting Michigan back to work is being embraced by families and job providers.
Bouchard filed his 2009 annual campaign finance statement with the Michigan...
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Gov.’s proposals are actions long called for by Bouchard
For Immediate Release: January 31, 2010
Governor’s proposals validate direction,
action long called for by Mike Bouchard
Oakland County - Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor, commended the governor for acknowledging that many of his proposals are what is needed to fix Lansing and get Michigan back to work.
“For years, I have called on Gov. Granholm to act boldly and deliver meaningful change so that...
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