• Debbie Stabenow,  Peter Hoekstra,  Saul Anuzis,  Terri Lynn Land,  U.S. Senate 2012

    MI-Sen Poll Watch: Dem Sen Debbie Stabenow Looking Better for Re-Election?

    March 23, 2011 /

    Yes, according to the latest PPP Poll.

    Favorable Vs. Unfavorable:

    • Sen. Debbie Stabenow –  46% Vs. 39% (41% vs. 40% in December)
    • Terri Lynn Land – 37% Vs. 19%, GOP – 55% Vs. 7%
    • Pete Hoekstra – 30% Vs. 28%, GOP – 52% Vs. 9%
    • Saul Anuzis – only 20% know enough about for an opinion
    • Randy Hekman – only 17% of voters claim an opinion

    Head to Head:

    • Stabenow – 48% Vs. Land – 38%
    • Stabenow – 50% Vs. Hoekstra – 38%
    • Stabenow – 52% Vs. Anuzis – 35%
    • Stabenow – 52% Vs. Hekman – 33%

    It looks like this Michigan Senate seat will not be in GOP cross-hairs in 2012. With a large 2012 African-American turnout to re-elect President Obama, the GOP will be faced with insurmountable Democratic registration numbers in this blue state.

    For the past few election cycles, with a poor economic climate in Michigan and the loss of jobs, Republicans also hope for a pick-up of some sort.

    Won’t happen in 2012.

    The full poll is here.

  • Barack Obama,  Debbie Stabenow,  Mitt Romney,  Peter Hoekstra,  Polling,  President 2012

    President 2012 Michigan Poll Watch: Mitt Romney 46% Vs. Barack Obama 41%

    March 1, 2011 /

    This is a shocking poll in that most pundits do not predict blue Michigan to be in play for 2012.

    Republicans have a real chance to make it a race in Michigan this cycle, according to a poll from EPIC-MRA. Barack Obama trails Mitt Romney in a hypothetical matchup, 46 to 41 percent, and Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D, only polls at 44 percent to former Republican Rep. Pete Hoekstra’s 42 percent.

    Republicans have had quite a dry spell in Michigan, but even then they managed to win down-ticket statewide races for attorney general and secretary of state. The state is certainly not a lost cause — we saw in 2010 that Republicans can win races all the way up and down the ticket under the right conditions.

    Stabenow’s seat can be added to a list of vulnerable Democratic Senate seats in North Dakota, Nebraska, Virginia, and Montana.

    President Barack Obama is not a lock to win a second term. The economy continues to be very poor and American voters may see past his speeches and the “winning the future” hyperbole and choose the GOP nominee.

    If Michigan comes into play, Obama is in trouble.

    Likewise, the Senate seat of Democrat Debbie Stabenow will be a flip to the GOP = goodbye Harry Reid as U.S. Senate Majority Leader.

  • Air America,  Debbie Stabenow,  Fairness Doctrine,  Tom Athans

    Reinstating the Fairness Doctrine – Here We Go Again

    February 5, 2009 /
    Senator Debbie (D-Michigan)Stabenow on Liberal Talk Radio With Bill Press this morning

    Flap saw this earlier in the day and Michelle reminded Flap that the “Fairness Doctrine” is AGAIN being discussed for reinstatement. It seems to come up every time a LEFTY radio show fails. In the past couple of days there have been a few.

    BILL PRESS: Yeah, I mean, look: They have a right to say that. They’ve got a right to express that. But, they should not be the only voices heard. So, is it time to bring back the Fairness Doctrine?

    SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW (D-MI): I think it’s absolutely time to pass a standard. Now, whether it’s called the Fairness Standard, whether it’s called something else — I absolutely think it’s time to be bringing accountability to the airwaves. I mean, our new president has talked rightly about accountability and transparency. You know, that we all have to step up and be responsible. And, I think in this case, there needs to be some accountability and standards put in place.

    BILL PRESS: Can we count on you to push for some hearings in the United States Senate this year, to bring these owners in and hold them accountable?

    SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW (D-MI): I have already had some discussions with colleagues and, you know, I feel like that’s gonna happen. Yep.

    Of course, Senator Stabenow has a vested interest in any reinstatment since her husband is Tom Athans who is the co-founder and former CEO of left-wing Democracy Radio. Today, he is the Executive Vice President of the formerly bankrupt LEFT-WING Air America radio.

    President Obama has stated that he is against reinstatement of “The Fairness Doctrine.” But, like everything else his stands on issues have an expiration date.

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