I was honored to stand with the Tea Party Express in Grand Rapids, Lansing and Clinton Township this weekend. I would like to thank everyone who came out to protect our constitutional rights. Your commitment to the ideals that made America great is inspirational. If elected governor, I will use every means at my disposal to assert our state sovereignty, whether...
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Tigers’ Opening Day
Good luck Detroit Tigers on Opening Day!
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Restore state’s fiscal health
This week, I announced a comprehensive plan that will give businesses a more predictable and stable tax environment. It encourages long-term job growth by cutting business taxes and restricting government growth and spending. This allows job creators to make decisions about their future investments knowing they’ll have an economic climate that fosters success.
I call the plan my ‘Principles for Lasting...
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Weekly Update
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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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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