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Capitol Capsule Figure After the Murder of His 6-Year-Old Daughter Jonbenet Eight Years Ago QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Yeah, with all of them.” — Rep. Gary NEWELL (R-Saranac) when asked if he’s formed an alliance with any of the House Speaker candidates. Michigan Information & Research Service, Inc. Tuesday, May 11, 2004 Web Site: http://www.mirsnews.com Volume XXII, Issue 090 Ramsey became a famous, and controversial, Capitol Capsule figure after the murder of his 6-year-old daughter JonBenet eight years ago. The unsolved murder It Should Be A Lively Summer has been the subject of tabloid press speculation When all was said and done, in regard to ever since. He can expect his name ID to be today’s 4 p.m. filing deadline for primary elections, relatively high. Reportedly he will be appearing on most of what people said might be done was done. the Larry KING Live national Television show Wednesday evening. - John RAMSEY (R-Charlevoix), father of 6- year-old JonBenet RAMSEY, whose 1996 Bradstreet is among the Republicans in the murder in Colorado has become a standard District 105th who are alarmed at the prospect that tabloid subject, is running for 105th District Ramsey’s campaign might be successful. House seat against five other Republicans. “I’ve read about 1,500 pages about Mr. - Former House Democratic Leader Sen. Buzz Ramsey over the past month,” Bradstreet said. THOMAS (D-Detroit) has filed to run against “Let’s put it this way, the more you look at him, incumbent U.S. Rep. John CONYERS, Jr. (D- the more questions you have.” th Detroit) in the 14 Congressional District race. Bradstreet said there might be a need for those Whether he stays in the race is yet to be seen. in the district opposed to Ramsey to conduct a - All six Republican candidates filed and are “massive” public relations campaign to “clarify officially entered in the 7th Congressional some information.” District GOP primary race. Others Republicans in the race include Jack - Former Rep. Jerry VANDER ROEST (R- APOL of Charlevoix, Kevin A. ELSENHEIMER Galesburg) is running against House Tax Policy of Bellaire, Jeff F. GARFIELD of Gaylord, Committee Chair Lorence WENKE (R-Richland) Bonnie M. NOTHOFF of Kewadin and Craig RYAN of Gaylord. - However, at least as of the MIRS press deadline, Rep. Ken DANIELS (D-Detroit) had not filed to The Democrats are Greg A. DEAN of Elmira run for a 4th term in the House in order to set a and Jim McKINNEY of Kewadin. potential court challenge to term limits. A quick look at some of the key races: 105th House District MIRS Inside 4 Gov Goes After Legislature On Permitting Bills He may not win the GOP primary, but John 6 Sikkema: The State Worker Can Do It Ramsey will steal the press coverage in this 6 Republicans Talk Cig. Tax Hike Northern Lower Peninsula district, which includes 7 MEAP Scores Show Minority Improvement Antrim, Charlevoix and Otsego counties and part 8 What’s The Protocol? of Cheboygan County. 8 ‘Our Beaches Are Still Weedy’ 9- Cox’s PAC Bigger Than Guv’s Ramsey is one of six Republicans in the HOUSE ACTION REPORT primary vying for the seat currently held by term SENATE ACTION REPORT limited Rep. Ken BRADSTREET (R-Gaylord). 910 Ottawa St • PO Box 19303 • Lansing, MI 48901-9303 • Phone (517) 482-2125 • FAX (517) 374-0949 • E-Mail [email protected] If You Don’t Read Us - You Just Don’t Get It! Page 2 MIRS Capitol Capsule Tuesday, May 11, 2004 14th Congressional Today, in typical Macomb county fashion, additional names were added to the list of GOP There’s apparently some bad blood between primary candidates, they are Linda MILLER of Congressman John Conyers, Jr. and Buzz Thomas. Macomb and Colleen SAPUTO of Macomb. Perhaps it dates back to 2002 when Conyers’ wife That’s a lot from Macomb. Monica CONYERS ran against Thomas for his current Senate seat. This one’s a freebie for Tho- The Democratic candidates are Gary E. mas, but that doesn’t mean he won’t try to win. He CYNOWA of Macomb Township and Marquis has until Friday at 4 p.m. to drop out. DENNINGS of Warren. Eronica PEDRAZA (R-Dearborn) is the 63rd House District Republican candidate. House Tax Policy Chair Lorence Wenke also 7th Congressional may have made himself vulnerable in the GOP primary by voting against the gay marriage ban. After watching some key endorsements defy However, some of the positions he has taken on political pundit speculation as the filing deadline tax policy issue may undermine his bid for re- approached, no one was willing to drop out of a election in the Republican primary, as well. race where the unpredictable twists and turns might give them victory. Most likely former Rep. Jerry Vander Roest held off on officially entering the contest until he The 7th District consists of Eaton, Jackson, could be certain that he could count on various Calhoun, Branch, Hillsdale, Lenawee and part of groups to lend his campaign a hand here and there. Washtenaw counties. It is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Nick SMITH (R-Addison), who is not There are two other Republicans in the primary seeking re-election. The district is considered to be race as well, Charles CRENSHAW of Richland a safe Republican seat, where the winner of the and James GEARY of Richland. Wenke is from GOP primary will be favored in November. Richland, too. Vander Roest is from Galesburg. That’s a lot of candidates from Richland. The current leaders in the race appear to be former Sen. John SCHWARZ (R-Battle Creek) Thirty-seven House members can’t run for re- and Rep. Clark BISBEE (R-Jackson). Rep Gene election due to term limits. This opens up pros- DeROSSETT (R- Manchester) and Smith’s son, pects for the Democrats to possibly catch up a Brad SMITH (R-Jackson) may not be far behind, little on the Republican’s 63-46 majority, or for if they’re behind at all. the Republicans to build on their advantage. Here’s a quick look at some key House races: Former Reps. Paul DeWEESE (R-Eaton Rapids) and Tim WALBERG (R-Tipton) appear The five most likely Democratic pick-ups are: to be candidates hoping for the next unpredictable th twist to favor them. 15 District, currently held by Rep. Gary WORONCHAK (R-Dearborn) 33rd House District Seven Republicans are vying for the seat. They Incumbent Rep. Leon DROLET (R- St. Clair are: Glipper J. GARDAI, Gary GARDNER, Shores) may have made himself a vulnerable Edward GARY, Betty GARRETT, Bill HALE, target when he sided with his “libertarian” in- Mary NAMETH, Doug THOMAS, and Duane stincts and against his right wing colleagues by WILLIAMS, all of Dearborn. voting against the gay marriage ban resolution. Six Democrats are vying in the other pri- Maria CARL (R-Macomb), wife of the late Sen. mary. They are: Lisa ANNEBERG, Michael Doug CARL, has picked up the marriage ban issue BERRY, Sharon DULMAGE, George OLDS, and is challenging Drolet whose major fear appears Giulio PANICCIA, and Gino POLIDORI, all to be Aug. 3 voter apathy (by his supporters) versus of Dearborn. voter activism by those who support Carl. Tuesday, May 11, 2004 MIRS Capitol Capsule Page 3 52nd District, currently held by blue collar Only two candidates are vying on the Demo- Republican Gene DeRossett cratic side. They are: Mike POWERS of Durand and Rosemary REED of Perry. Two Republicans are vying in the GOP pri- mary, Alicia PING, of Saline and Joseph The five most likely Republican pick-ups are: YEKULIS, Jr. of Chelsea. 26th District, currently held by Rep. David Four candidates are competing in the Demo- WOODWARD (D-Royal Oak) cratic primary, they are: Pontoni BRENNAN of Ann Arbor, Pam BYRNES of Chelsea, Scott This is a district that’s become more conservative. SCHLIMMER of Ann Arbor and Philip Carlo P. GINOTTI of Royal Oak will run ZAZOVE of Ann Arbor. uncontested in the GOP primary. He will face 55th District either Marie DONIGAN of Royal Oak or Paul J. KUBICEK of Royal Oak. Some say incumbent Matt MILOSCH (R- st Lambertville) may have voted more conservatively 31 District, currently held by Rep Paul than his constituents might be comfortable with. GIELEGHEM (D-Clinton Twp.) But there will be no contested primaries. One Democrat, Fred MILLER of Mount Milosch will face Kathy ANGERER of Dundee in Clemens, will wait to see which Republican the fall. emerges from the GOP primary. The primary has three entrants. They are James KORONA of 56th District, Dems say “Goodbye Randy” Clinton Township, William A MORELLI of Fraser and Diane ZONTINI of Clinton Township. For the past five and a half years the 56th House District in Monroe has had the distinction The 57th District, currently held by Rep. Doug of being the district with the highest Democratic SPADE (D-Adrian) base to be represented by a Republican. The Republican was House Majority Floor Leader This is always a toss up when no incumbents Randy RICHARDVILLE (R-Monroe). It’s a are on the ballot. Spade was about as close as they cinch bet that the Democrats aren’t sorry that come to being a “blue-nose” Democrat. Richardville termed out. Three Republicans are vying in the GOP Four candidates are in the GOP primary race. primary. They are David ABRAHAM of They are Yann IANMUCCI, Jason Alan KITTS, Tecumseh, Judy ACKLEY of Palmyra, and Jeff John MANOR, and Dean PATTEN, all of Monroe. VOTZKE of Cement City. Only two candidates are vying on the Demo- Two candidates are in the democratic primary, cratic side of the street.
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