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Hey, I was just putting another idea out there, an...

2008-12-03T18:18:00.000-08:00

Hey, I was just putting another idea out there, and suggesting it was more likely than the Rogers idea. And BIGGER.

I've talked to some family in Muskegon - Buie was very well likely among independents and even left-leaning types that don't vote straight ticket. You're right about why she lost, and she's a credible future candidate at any level in my opinion. If the Party had the cahones to nominate her to Sec. of State, and invested some real outreach money and thought into urban areas, it would be an interesting move.

Hi Akindele, we've met a couple of times now in p...

2008-11-22T16:50:00.000-08:00

Hi Akindele, we've met a couple of times now in passing. I live in Muskegon and have been with Karen for the last 4 months through the electtion. The Sec. State idea was floated earlier and she was flattered. I don't know what she feels about it now. She has been pretty busy since the election getting into a lot of other things. One being an educational endeavor which might just be up your alley. Anyway one correction her opponent in the election was Nancy Waters not Nancy White

In her defense, we out hustled out fought out polliticked Waters. Karen whooped her in all the debates. Every time we turned around we were telling people how to split their ticket. We just got straight ticketed and Obamanated.

Keep those juices flowing.

Regards, Live Dangerously Be A Conservative.

Mr. Akinyemi,If you can get over to Grand Rapids o...

2008-11-21T17:17:00.000-08:00

Mr. Akinyemi,

If you can get over to Grand Rapids on the 25th of November (the Kent County Republican Committee meeting), then I have a few things I'd love to discuss with you . . . including sticking my face on that list.

Hey, I am just putting it out there. LOL.

2008-11-21T10:46:00.000-08:00

Hey, I am just putting it out there. LOL.

I know Mike well (I don't see him being picked as ...

2008-11-21T10:30:00.000-08:00

I know Mike well (I don't see him being picked as a Lt. Gov, likely because of the loss this year and County Commission itself is not a direct stepping stone for that position, but I think he should try to fit into other options), and was unaware of Buie (I was born in Muskegon, so that slipped by me). How about running her for Sec. of State? County Clerk experience is a credible jump to that spot, although I can see several other contenders that would simply overwhelm her politically in a convention floor fight. But sometimes the fight - even if lost, is worth it in the long-term.

"This is a new day in our party and their names ar...

2008-11-21T06:02:00.000-08:00

"This is a new day in our party and their names are Mike Rogers and Karen Buie."
"We do not need anymore talking points on principles. "
"...easily engineer a creative platform for our party."
"...Oakland County has been able to balance their budget."
"...high speed rail connecting areas such as Southwest Michigan and Detroit or Mackinac City and Detroit."
"...our favorite issue education."
"...alternative teacher certification..."
"How come the party has not reached out to the first African American Republican female..."
"...straight party voting..." Yes, education, education, education, education.
"I should not have to see a mailer on abortion or marriage one week before we vote. In fact, get off those issues right now. The Michigan Republican Party needs new, young, sober and diverse who know how to work the ground game and aren't afraid to spread the knowledge." As you can see, I can only repeat your article, word for word. I pray you'll not grow weary of focus and the needful work in the years ahead.