Spat over Michigan ballot prop cancels Dem fundraiser

detnews.com     Jul 23, 2008            

Gordon Trowbridge / Detroit News Washington Bureau Michigan's congressional Democrats canceled a Washington, D.C., fundraiser for the state party scheduled for this evening, a decision sparked by concerns over the party's role in a controversial ballot proposal to overhaul state government. Sources in Washington and Michigan confirmed the decision, made last week in a meeting of the Democratic congressional delegation. Michigan's congressional Democrats have told party leaders they have significant concerns about the content of the "Reform Michigan Government Now!" proposal; earlier this month, The Detroit News reported that several members of the congressional delegation held conference calls over the Fourth of July weekend with Gov. Jennifer Granholm and state party chairman Mark Brewer to express those concerns. The... [read full story]                    

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Poll shows support for state constitution changes

detnews.com     Jul 22, 2008          

LANSING -- The authors of a proposal to dramatically change Michigan's state government unveiled the results on Monday of an opinion poll showing that it would be favored by 70 percent of the likely voters in the Nov. 4 general...                    

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Poll: Michigan voters support proposed state constitution amendment

freep.com     Jul 22, 2008          

By DAWSON BELL • FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER • July 21, 2008 LANSING — Michigan voters overwhelmingly support the ideas contained in the proposed Reform Michigan Government Now! constitutional amendment, according to a poll...                    

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Poll: 70% favor proposal to reform Mich. government

detnews.com     Jul 22, 2008          

LANSING -- The authors of a proposal to dramatically change Michigan's state government unveiled the results on Monday of an opinion poll showing that it would be favored by 70 percent of the likely voters in the Nov. 4 general...                    

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GOP says Democratic poll on state constitution change is as misleading as proposal itself

mlive.com     Jul 22, 2008          

The strongest support for a state constitutional overhaul that would slash the pay of elected officials, but also politically benefit Democrats, comes from Republican voters, according to a Democratic Party poll. State GOP...                    

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Michigan Power Grab

opinionjournal.com     Jul 24, 2008          

It's still not certain whether an ambitious proposal to amend Michigan's state constitution will find a spot on the Nov. 4 ballot. But new revelations leave little doubt that proponents are engaged in a blatantly partisan...                    

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Ballot proposal worries Dems

detnews.com     Jul 24, 2008          

Michigan's congressional Democrats canceled a Washington, D.C., fundraiser for the state party scheduled for Wednesday evening, a decision sparked by concerns over the party's role in a controversial ballot proposal to overhaul...                    

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Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she likes part of constitutional proposal

mlive.com     Jul 24, 2008          

Gov. Jennifer Granholm said she is not ready to oppose a constitutional rewrite backed by some unions and the Michigan Democratic Party, even though it now faces a legal challenge to get on the November ballot. • Read the story...                    

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