Talking Politics tag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/talkingpolitics/4720 2011-04-15T12:26:29Z West Michigan Politics News, Analysis and Opinion Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance Podcast: Interview with GOP candidate Rick Snyder and other updates in the 2010 Michigan governor race tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/talkingpolitics//4720.3926997 2009-11-11T21:14:45Z 2009-11-11T23:58:21Z Ann Arbor businessman Rick Snyder unveils more details of his plan to fix Michigan. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html Ann Arbor businessman Rick Snyder unveils more details of his plan to fix Michigan. Podcast: Can Obama, Republicans compromise on deficit? tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6109415.20110415072629 2011-04-15T11:00:32Z 2011-04-15T12:26:29Z Listen to the final Talking Michigan Politics podcast. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html Listen to the final Talking Michigan Politics podcast. As government shutdown nears, West Michigan lawmakers Justin Amash, Bill Huizenga say $61 billion spending cut necessary tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6066023 2011-04-07T18:19:26Z 2011-04-08T13:55:15Z “We have to start budgeting for future generations, not the next election cycle," Huizenga says. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html “We have to start budgeting for future generations, not the next election cycle," Huizenga says. Poll: Insiders with both parties say Democrats, Obama gain more if a budget compromise is reached tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6065578 2011-04-07T16:14:42Z 2011-04-07T18:28:38Z "We still have to convince the public to fire the president," one GOP insider said. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html "We still have to convince the public to fire the president," one GOP insider said. Press political columnist Jeff Cranson named communications director for MDOT tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.6052303 2011-04-05T16:01:06Z 2011-04-14T20:45:23Z Cranson has been at the Press for 19 years, the last 14 as deputy metro editor. The Grand Rapids Press staff http://connect.mlive.com/user/grstaff/index.html Cranson has been at the Press for 19 years, the last 14 as deputy metro editor. Mitt Romney PAC site leaves NY Times column that bashed auto bailouts off list of op/eds tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6028347 2011-04-01T16:46:55Z 2011-04-01T18:24:28Z He failed to mention that he wrote: “Let Detroit Go Bankrupt.” Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html He failed to mention that he wrote: “Let Detroit Go Bankrupt.” Podcast: Why Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to tax pensions has little support tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6023616.20110401172438 2011-04-01T11:00:13Z 2011-04-01T22:24:38Z Other topics include simple solution to federal deficit and Grand Rapids' trash switch. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html Other topics include simple solution to federal deficit and Grand Rapids' trash switch. Michigan Republican chairman's comments rile Senate hopefuls; Hoekstra promises decision on run for Debbie Stabenow's seat within two weeks tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6000870.20110328215128 2011-03-28T22:25:16Z 2011-03-29T02:51:28Z A party spokesperson said the chairman wishes he had chosen his words more carefully and he believes the field includes some strong candidates. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html A party spokesperson said the chairman wishes he had chosen his words more carefully and he believes the field includes some strong candidates. U.S. Rep. Justin Amash plans bill to halt Libyan attacks until Congress has a say tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5986050 2011-03-25T20:12:35Z 2011-03-25T23:34:56Z But Sen. Carl Levin says effort will not come "anywhere near success." Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html But Sen. Carl Levin says effort will not come "anywhere near success." Podcast: Should U.S. be bombing Libya; controversy over Rev. Rob Bell's ideas about Hell tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5981995.20110325100337 2011-03-25T11:02:23Z 2011-03-25T15:03:37Z Conversation starter: How can there be a Heaven if there is no Hell? Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html Conversation starter: How can there be a Heaven if there is no Hell? Audio interview: Michigan's top small-business advocate says Gov. Rick Snyder's budget will grow jobs tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5979620 2011-03-24T23:26:29Z 2011-03-25T01:40:40Z Fowler argues the person who benefits most under the tax plan is the small-business owner who lays awake at night trying to figure out to make payroll on Friday. Kate Nagengast | knagenga@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/knagenga/index.html Fowler argues the person who benefits most under the tax plan is the small-business owner who lays awake at night trying to figure out to make payroll on Friday. U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga on Libyan attacks: War Powers Act on President Obama's side, but he should consult Congressional leaders tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5971072.20110323115407 2011-03-23T15:35:00Z 2011-03-23T16:54:07Z Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have questioned whether the president had the authority to launch strikes on Libya without Congressional approval. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have questioned whether the president had the authority to launch strikes on Libya without Congressional approval. Grand Rapids-based group will air TV ad to build support for Gov. Rick Snyder's budget tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5968534.20110323073712 2011-03-23T12:00:00Z 2011-03-23T12:37:12Z A Michigan Democratic Party on-line petition campaign opposing Gov. Snyder's budget has collected some 19,000 signatures. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html A Michigan Democratic Party on-line petition campaign opposing Gov. Snyder's budget has collected some 19,000 signatures. Congressman Justin Amash says President Obama oversteps authority with attacks on Libya, calls for pulling troops from Afghanistan tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.5962415.20110323101408 2011-03-22T12:00:00Z 2011-03-23T15:14:08Z Amash says he has received positive feedback from constituents for voting independently. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html Amash says he has received positive feedback from constituents for voting independently. Podcast: Do Michigan protestors have a point? Does it matter NPR sting tape was edited? tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5931351.20110317071728 2011-03-17T11:00:35Z 2011-03-17T12:17:28Z And buzz is building about at Grand Rapids casino. The Grand Rapids Press staff http://connect.mlive.com/user/grstaff/index.html And buzz is building about at Grand Rapids casino. U.S. House formally approves Gerald Ford statue for Capitol rotunda tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5919966.20110316221925 2011-03-14T23:35:54Z 2011-03-17T03:19:25Z President Ford's statue will be formally presented at a May 3 ceremony. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html President Ford's statue will be formally presented at a May 3 ceremony. Gas prices rise out of fears not reality of Libyan unrest, says national energy expert tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5896554 2011-03-10T18:42:29Z 2011-03-11T00:05:49Z Former Grand Rapids man says U.S. needs long-term solution to oil dependence. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html Former Grand Rapids man says U.S. needs long-term solution to oil dependence. Podcast: Michigan inches closer to Wisconsin in labor battle and NPR seals its own federal funding fate tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5892808.20110310093354 2011-03-10T10:50:30Z 2011-03-10T14:33:54Z Are Michigan lawmakers on path to Wisconsin-like assault on collective bargaining? Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html Are Michigan lawmakers on path to Wisconsin-like assault on collective bargaining? Labor leaders call for march on Lansing today to protest bills they say would void union contracts tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5880873.20110308084628 2011-03-08T13:47:18Z 2011-03-08T13:46:28Z Michigan has so far avoided the mass demonstrations seizing other upper Midwest states including Ohio and Wisconsin. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html Michigan has so far avoided the mass demonstrations seizing other upper Midwest states including Ohio and Wisconsin. Facebook movement begins to draft Justin Amash for U.S. Senate run tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5877535.20110307184935 2011-03-07T21:16:15Z 2011-03-07T23:49:35Z A spokesman said Amash is not contemplating a Senate run. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html A spokesman said Amash is not contemplating a Senate run. Former Kent County Judge Randy Hekman will challenge Debbie Stabenow in Senate race tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5858744 2011-03-04T14:13:37Z 2011-03-04T16:54:01Z Former Kent County Probate Judge Randy Hekman is the first Republican to officially announce a challenge to Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow in 2012. Jeff Cranson | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/GRPjcranson/index.html Former Kent County Probate Judge Randy Hekman is the first Republican to officially announce a challenge to Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow in 2012.