Category Archives: Michigan primary
Multiple news outlets including The Associated Press, The New York Times and CNN were calling the Arizona primary won by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney Tuesday evening. In Michigan, Romney and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum received much of the … Continue reading
MICHIGAN QUICK FACTS: — Had the nation’s unemployment rate for years and endured a decade of economic woes. Its December unemployment rate dropped to 9.3 percent from an August 2009 high of 14.1 percent. Michigan now ranks 10th nationally, but … Continue reading
From The Associated Press: Debates were not an important factor in most voters’ decisions. About 34 percent in Michigan and 45 percent in Arizona said debates were an important factor, well off the debate high-point notched in Florida and South … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential rivals Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum collided Tuesday in a rancorous Michigan primary that tested the clout of the GOP establishment against conservative and tea party rebels as well as the candidates themselves. Arizona Republicans … Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich. — Pre-school teacher Lois Gueli had an “Obama 2008” campaign button pinned to her purse when she voted for former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum in Michigan’s primary election Tuesday. “I wanted to make sure when I walked in, … Continue reading
DETROIT, MI — Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have spent much of their time in Michigan, pushing their take on the economy. But the back and forth is not making it easier for voters who take to the polls Tuesday. … Continue reading
In an effort he is calling Operation Hilarity, liberal filmmaker Michael Moore told Rachel Maddow that he is urging Democrats to vote for Rick Santorum in Michigan Tuesday. Operation Hilarity was launched by Markos Moulitsas of the Daily Kos. “It’s … Continue reading
According to a new Gallup poll, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has reclaimed his national lead over Rick Santorum with a 32 percent to 28 percent advantage over the former Senator. As of a week ago, Santorum held a 10-percentage-point … Continue reading
WARREN, Michigan — Dave Martinelli said he’s one of the few Republicans working at Chrysler’s massive truck assembly plant in a depressed area of Detroit. Martinelli said he’ll probably will vote for Mitt Romney in Michigan’s Tuesday GOP presidential primary. … Continue reading
