QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I’m not in love with Howard DEAN, so I may have to run for president myself.”

— Joe RIVET (D-Bay City) on his pre-Feb. 7 Democratic presidential Michigan Information & Research Service, Inc. caucus feelings

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Capitol Capsule County commissioners — Phil DiMARIA, Joan FLYNN, Robert MIJAC and Betty SLINDE — Dean, Kerry Leading In Mich. are down as backing Dean. St. Clair County Endorsements Democratic Treasurer Timothy MORSE, Washtenaw County Commissioner Vivenne A month away from the Feb. 7 Democratic ARMENTROUT, and Wayne County Commis- Presidential Caucus, former Vermont Gov. sioner Keith WILLIAMS also are on board. Howard DEAN and U.S. Sen. John KERRY (D- Kerry’s list of Michigan supporters is equally Mass.) have sizeable leads in the number of impressive, including former Gov. James political endorsements from state and locally BLANCHARD and First Gentleman Daniel elected officials. Granholm MULHERN. Sen. Irma CLARK- But what U.S. Rep Dick GEPHARDT (D- COLEMAN (D-Detroit) and Sen. Buzz THO- Mo.) lacks in numbers, he makes up in quality, MAS (D-Detroit) are backing Kerry, as are eight notching the support of five of the state Senate’s Reps. — Rep. Paul CONDINO (D-Southfield), 16 Democrats and former gubernatorial candidate Rep. Tupac HUNTER (D-Detroit), Rep. . Alexander LIPSEY (D-Kalamazoo), Rep. Bill McCONICO (D-Detroit), Rep. Clarence Retired General Wesley CLARK has made the PHILLIPS (D-Pontiac), Rep. Dale most recent splash, announcing in recent days the SHELTROWN (D-Gladwin), Rep. Mary WA- support of U.S. Rep. (D-Flint) and TERS (D-Detroit) and Rep. Lisa WOJNO (D- Sen. Gilda JACOBS (D-Huntington Woods). Warren). Wojno’s husband, former Rep. Paul Dean, the perceived frontrunner going into the WOJNO (D-Warren), is also backing Kerry. Feb. 7 caucus, has the announced support of Sen. Macomb County Commissioner Marv Michael SWITALSKI (D-Roseville) and four SAUGER, Genesee County Clerk Michael state representatives — Rep. Andrew MEISNER CARR, Calhoun County Democratic Party Chair (D-Ferndale), Rep. Paul GIELEGHEM (D- James HAADSMA, Genesee County Commis- Clinton Twp.), Rep. Aldo VAGNOZZI (D- sioner Archie BAILEY, and former Wayne Bloomfield Hills) and Rep. Virgil SMITH (D- County Commissioner Arthur BLACKWELL are Detroit). in Kerry’s camp. Granholm attorney Mark FOX, Democratic National Committee member Christina MIRS Inside MONTAGUE, former Sen. Lana POLLACK (D- 2 Weighing Endorsements In The 7th Ann Arbor) and former Rep. Lynn JONDAHL 4 DNR Working Toward Certification (D-Okemos) also are backing Dean along with 5 Granholm Links Auto Show To Mfg. Congressional District officials Alisa DIEZ (chair, 6 Wacky Warning Winners Announced 10th), Carol LARKIN, (chair, 11th), Stanley 6 Granholm Names Two To DNR Comm. STEWART (vice-chair, 15th) and Joe 7 Rep.: No Candy, Soda In Schools SLABBINEK (former chair, 10th). 7 Elwell Runs Again 7 Mackinac Center Gives Gov. B- At the county level, Macomb County Demo- 8 MRA Nets Grant cratic Chair Ed BRUNLEY, and four Macomb 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, January 6, 2004

Other notables include: Michigan Education counties are: Eaton, Jackson, Calhoun, Branch, Association President Lu BATTAGLIERI, Hillsdale, Lenawee, and Washtenaw. It is consid- Michigan Women’s Commission Chair Emma ered to be a “safe” GOP seat. A poll conducted in BELL, MSU Trustee and DNC Black Caucus November showed strong support in the district Vice-Chair Joel FERGUSON and Michigan for President George W. BUSH. Professional Fire Fighters Union President Paul HUFNAGEL. Unless someone else hops into the race, Schwarz will be the only pro-choice candidate in a Besides Bonior, Gephardt has Sens. Hansen six-person field. The fact that he’s pro-choice CLARKE (D-Detroit), Jim BARCIA (D-Bay would work against him in a GOP primary if the City), Ray BASHAM (D-Taylor), Mike PRUSI field were small. However, with five other candi- (D-Ishpeming) and Sen. Burton LELAND (D- dates split up the pro-life votes, Schwarz’s pro- Detroit). Sen. Dennis OLSHOVE (D-Warren) choice label may not be an insurmountable liabil- said he, too, is leaning toward Gephardt. Rep. ity. Frank ACCAVITTI (D-Eastpointe) and Rep. Steve ADAMINI (D-Marquette) are for Gephardt, This seems particularly true in a race that so as well. far has featured a handful of candidates which, according to the spin doctors and other observers, Wayne State University Governor Richard can’t win. Bernstein, Hamtramck Mayor Tom JANKOWSKI, and Bay County Commissioners According to these theories: Brian ELDER and Kim COONAN are backing - Brad SMITH, of Hillsdale County, the son of Gephardt. current 7th District Congressman Nick SMITH (R- Clark has Kildee, Jacobs and 5th Congres- Addison), and Rep. Clark BISBEE (R-Jackson) sional District Chair . can’t win because they haven’t demonstrated that they have “fire in the belly.” U.S. Sen. Joe LIEBERMAN’s two lone Michigan endorsements are former Attorney - Former Rep. (R-Tipton) General Frank KELLEY and Ingham County can’t win because he leans too far to the right. Commissioner Andy SCHOR. - Rep. Gene DeROSSETT (R-Manchester) Former U.S. Rep. Dennis KUCINICH (D- and former Paul DeWEESE (R-Eaton Rapids) Ohio) has the backing of socialist author Howard can’t win because they’re going to be viewed as ZINN, actor Danny GLOVER and singer Willie carpetbaggers, who reside on the fringes of the NELSON, among others, but no elected Michigan district and they’re likely to be strongly opposed officials. by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The campaigns of U.S. Sen. John EDWARDS We can now add to this list the spin that (D-N.C.), former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Schwarz can’t win because he’s pro-choice and BRAUN (D-Ill.) and Rev. Al SHARPTON did both the state party and the Bush campaign may not return calls asking for endorsement lists. still hold a grudge against him due to the role he played in the 2000 Michigan Presidential primary victory of U.S. Sen. John McCAIN (R-Ariz.). Weighing Endorsements In the 7th In addition, Schwarz is viewed as anathema to Now that former Sen. John SCHWARZ (R- gun rights groups, such as the Michigan Coalition Battle Creek) has announced his candidacy for the for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO). Republican primary in the 7th Congressional “We will definitely be making an endorse- District, the dynamics of the race have changed. ment,” MCRGO Executive Director Chuck The 7th Congressional District is comprised of PERRICONE told MIRS. “We plan on being seven counties, or portions of counties. Those more active than we’ve ever been before.” Tuesday, January 6, 2004 MIRS Capitol Capsule Page 3

Perricone said the MCRGO’s endorsement abortion) battle long before any of your rivals.” would come after the final filing deadline next spring, and would be a result of a vote of the With this in mind, Sarpolus said he believes coalition’s board. the Chamber of Commerce endorsement will be more important in the 7th than the RTL nod. Some also question whether Schwarz has the “fire in his belly” needed to win, as well. “First of all, I don’t think Right to Life has a lot of money to spend on the race,” Sarpolus said. So, based on spin, the 7th Congressional GOP “Secondly, like I said, the impact of the RTL primary race now has half-a-dozen candidates, endorsement will probably be watered down. But none of whom can win. But, obviously, one of the Chamber would actually have money to spend. them has to emerge as the winner. In this race, I’d say the Chamber endorsement will be the bigger factor.” A key factor may ultimately be the tradition- ally important endorsements of Right to Life of It should also be noted that from the Michigan (RTL) and the Michigan Chamber of Chamber’s perspective Schwarz’s pro-choice Commerce. position would not likely preclude him from consideration for an endorsement. A greater As a matter of policy, RTL does not endorse in obstacle to the Chamber endorsing Schwarz would races where all the candidates are pro-life. Now appear to be Schwarz’s views on balancing bud- that Schwarz is jumping in, it seems likely that gets via revenue enhancement rather than spend- RTL will have to endorse one of the five pro-life ing cuts. entrants. However, the Chamber ultimately endorsing “As always, we’ll wait until three days after Schwarz may not be out-of-the question, particu- the filing deadline (in May) and then look over the larly if the issue comes down to him or someone candidates,” said Ed RIVET, head of RTL. “If it’s the Chamber may prefer not to see as the GOP appropriate to make an endorsement, we will. candidate in November, such as DeRossett or According to our criteria, if there’s a pro-choice DeWeese. candidate we’d endorse one of the [pro-life] other candidates.” Craig RUFF, President of Public Sector Consultants, said he envisions the RTL endorse- Rivet said that if RTL decides to make an ment as a major factor in the race. endorsement, it would likely be announced shortly after the filing deadline. “The Chamber is generally held in high regard by voters,” Ruff said. “And it’s not generally seen “I think at that point we’d tend to opt for as being extremely conservative. It’s viewed by making the endorsement with some sense of many as a touch stone of broad-based thought. We expediency,” Rivet said. should also point out that the local Chambers of According to Ed SARPOLUS, vice president Commerce can play a key role in a race like this, of Lansing-based polling firm EPIC/MRA, regard- as well. That said, I still believe, in total, that the less of who RTL endorses, the other pro-life Right to Life Endorsement has more sway than the candidates in the race will claim their pro-life Chamber endorsement.” credentials are just as valid. Ruff added that he believes the RTL endorse- “Yeah, they’ll have to endorse someone, but ment could be a huge factor in a race like the one the question is not just who they will go with, it’s that seems to be setting up in the 7th Congressional also what impact the endorsement will have,” District. Sarpolus said. “I think trying to choose among the “Right to Life has proven that it can have five candidates will be a problem. For instance, if tremendous clout in Republican primaries,” Ruff you’re Tim Walberg and RTL endorses someone said. “It should never be under estimated. I think else, you’d argue that you were fighting the (anti- that if the field is still crowded and Schwarz is still Page 4 MIRS Capitol Capsule Tuesday, January 6, 2004 in it, Right to Life will endorse the pro-life candi- whether the state’s forests should be evaluated by date that it feels has the best chance of winning.” an independent group of scientists, loggers and environmentalists, the Department of Natural John TRUSCOTT, of the John Truscott Resources (DNR) is already working toward Group, said he believes the impact of major th getting Michigan’s forests “certified” as soon as endorsements in the 7 District contest is hard to the end of 2005. evaluate. Rep. Tom CASPERSON (R-Escanaba), “It’s really tough to say how they would logging interests and some conservation groups impact the race,” Truscott said. “Republican want to see the 3.8 million acres of state-owned primary voters do not only tend to be more conser- woodlands certified by one of two independent vative as a whole, they also tend to not follow certification agencies. The first reason is to make leadership. It’s not really a case of rebellion, it’s sure new trees will grow back to replace those cut just that they vote their own minds.” down by loggers. “So, I don’t know how much they would really More importantly, however, loggers are find- be influenced by the Chamber endorsement,” ing that retailers that buy wood want timber from Truscott continued. “I think the bigger impact of forests that are being managed responsibly, as the Chamber endorsement might be financial.” opposed to chopped-up-trees coming from clean- But, Truscott said, while the RTL endorsement cut disasters like the Amazon. is likely to carry significant weight, it could lead To be “certified” Michigan’s state-owned to a very problematic scenario. forests need the OK from one of two certification “Schwarz is obviously a very viable candi- agencies — the environmentalist-started Forest date,” Truscott said. “I think a lot of people were Stewardship Council (FSC) and the timber indus- waiting to see if he’d run, and will now come out try-started Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). for him. So, if everybody stays in the race, Right The DNR is working toward SFI certification, to Life has a problem. They’ll have to decide if over the objection of the Sierra Club and other they’re willing to support one candidate and end environmental groups that want the DNR to go up opposing other candidates who have consis- after FSC certification. Meanwhile, Casperson is tently voted with them, as well.” working on legislation that would require the state Bob LaBRANT, the Chamber’s senior vice go after some sort of certification. president for political affairs and general council, Mindy COOK, DNR’s Chief of Forest Min- told MIRS today that the Chamber will likely wait eral and Fire Management, said the DNR Com- until April or May to make an endorsement. mission this past autumn gave staff the go-ahead “With Joe Schwarz coming in, we suspect that to develop an ISO 14001 management system some current candidates may be dropping out,” using the SFI certification model. The goal is to LaBrant said. “The fact that Schwarz is running have the state’s forests SFI certified by the end of will mean that groups such as Right to Life and 2005. Anne WOIWODE, of the Sierra Club, said the NRA (National Rifle Association) will feel the state should be going down the FSC path. they have to endorse someone. The candidates Cook said the SFI certification system of today who don’t get those endorsements may decide is drastically different than the system developed they don’t want to waste their summer on a hope- by the logging community years ago. SFI takes less situation. Obviously, we want to see who is endangered species and other environmental staying in before we make an endorsement.” factors into consideration when it certifies a forest. It doesn’t mandate a public participation DNR Working Toward Certification element, but Cook said the DNR is committed to putting one into their final plan. 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The FSC certification process is good, but she seek certification, it is clear in private conversa- fears that it takes away some of the state’s control tions that the DNR intends not to follow the public on certain matters. Under FSC certification, if input requirements of FSC. That is absolutely there is a conflict between FSC regional standards unacceptable,” Woiwode said. “Michigan DNR and state law, the FSC board is charged with has an obligation to its owners, the people of making a final decision on which direction the Michigan, to guarantee that all of their actions are state should follow, Cook said. open for all to see and that the public can offer input into these decisions. Unfortunately, it Also, Cook said she’s concerned with the becomes increasingly clear that is what the DNR FSC’s third-party auditing system, which gives the is trying to duck.” auditor the power to negotiate compromises in matters under dispute. That flexibility would create a problem, she said. Granholm Links Auto Show To “We’re looking for a management system that makes us accountable to manage the forest, not Manufacturing only for fiber protection, but recreational opportu- After getting a tour of the 16th North Ameri- nities,” she said. can International Auto Show (NAIAS) today in Detroit, Gov. stressed the State Forester Bernie HUBBARD and DNR importance of manufacturing to Michigan’s planner Larry PETERSON are leading the efforts economy and said she is preparing to take the within the department toward SFI certification. message to policymakers in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Woiwode said the Sierra Club, “Clearly, the energy and enthusiasm in this like every environmental organization she is aware convention center and the innovation on display is of, supports the FSC approach. The Sierra Club evidence that Michigan is the dominant force in official went as far as to say that using only the automotive manufacturing, research, and develop- SFI model with no modifications would be “abso- ment and technology,” Granholm said after her lutely unacceptable” because it makes no distinc- tour. “While we have experienced a loss of tion between state lands and private lands. The manufacturing jobs in Michigan over the past FSC does require public input and protects sensi- three years, my administration is taking the steer- tive lands. ing wheel and shifting our efforts into high gear to “SFI is viewed as a greenwashing program by create and retain jobs – especially manufacturing the timber industry designed to try to compete jobs – in our state.” with the FSC’s much more rigorous, transparent Granholm said the NAIAS is Michigan’s and environmentally oriented certification pro- calling card to the world that manufacturing cess,” Woiwode said. innovation and ingenuity make it the best choice She called the DNR’s reasons against going to locate a manufacturing facility. She also re- with the FSC approach “red herrings.” The state emphasized her commitment to fight to bring sovereignty issue, Woiwode called “flat bogus.” more manufacturing jobs to the state by lobbying The system is voluntary, she said, and if Michigan Washington for key reforms on a number of doesn’t meet the FSC’s standards, it simply issues, including currency manipulation and health doesn’t become certified. care. Woiwode’s main beef is with the public input, “Manufacturing matters in Michigan – it is the which she is concerned the DNR will not include cornerstone of our economy,” Granholm said. “We in their final management system, although Cook are doing everything we can in Michigan to make insists the DNR’s plan is to include it. this state more attractive for job creation. Work- ing with business and labor, we will continue our “Despite public pronouncements that they efforts to level the playing field for U.S. manufac- would meet the standards of FSC but simply not turers to make it easier to retain and create jobs Page 6 MIRS Capitol Capsule Tuesday, January 6, 2004 here.” tions, cautions and warnings, do not use this product.” In December, Granholm held a manufacturing summit with statewide business and labor leaders Brocone also wins a copy of the book, “The to outline issues critical to manufacturing and Death of Common Sense,” by Philip K. devise a strategy to address them. Granholm HOWARD, chairman of the legal reform group, announced at the summit that she has asked the Common Good. Department of Labor and Economic Growth to develop an online service for businesses to obtain The $250 second place award went to all state permits in one place. Alexander TABARROK of Fairfax, Virginia for a label on a snow sled which says, “Beware: sled She has encouraged governors of other manu- may develop high speed under certain snow facturing states to do the same and then join her conditions.” Third place went to Bob for a meeting in Washington to deliver the mes- SKOWRONEK of Northville who purchased a sage to the White House and Congress that re- 12-inch-high storage rack for compact disks which forms are needed to keep and create manufactur- warns: “Do not use as ladder.” ing jobs in the United States. A date for the meet- ing will be announced later. Former Rep., Union Steward Joins DNR Granholm took in exhibits that will open to the public on Saturday. She spoke with company Commission representatives from auto manufacturers, suppli- Former Rep. Mary BROWN (D-Kalamazoo) ers, research and development, and technology and retired union construction laborer Gerald R. companies. She also greeted members of the HALL were appointed today to the DNR Com- United Auto Workers at the Ford and General mission by Gov. Jennifer GRANHOLM, giving Motors exhibits. Republicans and Democrats a split 3-3 representa- tion on the commission. One member is an independent. Wacky Warning Winners Announced Brown, who retired in 1994 after 18 years in A five-inch fishing lure that sports three steel the House, was named “Conservationist of the hooks and cautions user that it is “Harmful if Year” by the Sierra Club and “Legislator of the swallowed” has been identified as one of the Year” by the Michigan Townships Association. nation’s wackiest warning labels in an annual She replaces fellow Democrat James E. contest sponsored by Michigan Lawsuit Abuse CAMPELL for a term starting today and expiring Watch (M-LAW). Dec. 31, 2007. The Wacky Warning Label Contest, now in its Hall, of Gaines, was the business manager for seventh year, is conducted by M-LAW to reveal the Laborer’s Union Local 1075 from 1979 to how lawsuits, and fear of lawsuits, have prompted 1987. He replaces Independent member Paul many manufacturers to issue warnings against EISELE for a term starting today and expiring even obvious misuses of consumer products. Dec. 31, 2007. The winning labels were selected from a list of “The diverse experience of both Mary and M-LAW’s finalists by listeners of the Dick Jerry will be very valuable to the commission,” PURTAN show on Detroit Radio station, WOMC- Granholm said. “Mary has been a champion of FM. The fishing lure warning actually placed environmental causes in Michigan for many years. fourth. Jerry is an avid sportsman with a great passion for protecting Michigan’s precious natural environ- The $500 grand prize went to Robert ment. Both of these individuals are great additions BROCONE of Euclid, Ohio, for a warning he to the commission.” found on a bottle of drain cleaner which says: “If you do not understand, or cannot read, all direc- The commission establishes general policies Tuesday, January 6, 2004 MIRS Capitol Capsule Page 7 for the Department of Natural Resources and hires Elwell’s top issue is proposing a constitutional the department’s director. Voter adoption of amendment that would make the state Legislature Proposal G in November 1996 vests exclusive a part-time body receiving part-time pay. authority in the Natural Resources Commission to regulate the taking of game. “As we seek to safeguard critical state ser- vices, this proposal would save millions of dollars These appointments are subject to the advice yearly, and would force legislators to focus their and consent of the Senate. agendas on the important issues,” Elwell said.

Rep: No Candy, Soda In Schools Mackinac Center Gives Gov B- On the heels of Detroit’s dubious ranking as One of the state’s most conservative think- America’s fattest city, Rep. Frank ACCAVITTI Jr. tanks, the Mackinac Center, gave Democratic Gov. (D-Eastpointe) today renewed his call for fellow Jennifer GRANHOLM a “B-” for her first year in lawmakers and the public to support his bill office, praising the governor’s spending-cut banning the sale of candy and other sweets in all approach to the budget deficit situation but adding public schools. that more can be done to “reinvent government.” Accavitti’s bill, HB 4441, would also prohibit While other chief executives like Ohio Gov. the sale of soft drinks in elementary and middle Bob TAFT jacked up taxes in 2003 and President schools. It pans chewing gum, candy bars and any George W. BUSH doubled the rate of spending on food or drink consisting of 35 percent or more domestic and non-defense items from the Bill sugar. It would also ban juice drinks that are less CLINTON years, Granholm has shown restraint, than 100 percent real fruit or vegetable juice and said Mackinac Center’s Lawrence REED. food or drink with more than 8 grams of fat per serving. Reed praised Granholm for using her line-item veto power to scratch off a “ridiculous” program “Poor eating habits develop at an early age,” that gives away fruit and vegetables to visitors at Accavitti said. “We need to do everything pos- the state’s roadside welcome centers in southwest sible to encourage our children to eat more nutri- Michigan when the Legislature tried to keep the tiously and to trim the fat from their diets when program alive. The governor also opted against they are young, so they form the foundation to state funding for the “ill-conceived” laptop-for- lead active and healthy lifestyles as adults.” every-6th-grader program. The bill has eight Democratic co-sponsors and The Center applauded Granholm’s appoint- one Republican co-sponsor, Rep. John ments, her willingness to cut public education, her PAPPAGEORGE (R-Troy). leadership on the state employee concessions and her cuts to the state bureaucracy and adult educa- tion. Elwell Runs Again However, Reed took the governor to task for David ELWELL, the local detective sergeant not doing more to re-invent government, for who ran unsuccessfully against Rep. Mickey proposing to close “tax loopholes” that some saw MORTIMER (R-Horton) during last year’s as tax increases in disguise and for pushing back special election in the 65th House District, will be the freeze in the .1 percent income tax rollback by running for the same seat in 2004. six months. Granholm also “dropped the ball” on the $200 million Bob THOMPSON charter The two-term Jackson County Commissioner, school deal, Reed said. 46, said today he is forming a committee to run in the August primary. Leslie MORTIMER, wife of Mickey Mortimer, is the other announced candi- date on the Republican side. Page 8 MIRS Capitol Capsule Tuesday, January 6, 2004

MRA Receives Training Grant Attention MIRS Subscribers The Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) The dates of the House Republican and House has been awarded a $10,000 training grant from Democratic caucus retreats published in the Jan. 5 American Express. The grant will be used to edition were incorrect. The retreats will take place benefit students who participate in a culinary and next week as the article stated. However, Wednes- hospitality management program at more than 29 day and Thursday of next week are Jan. 14-15. high schools in Michigan. The grant will go toward the MRA Educa- tional Support Foundation, which helps fund the On This Day In Michigan History pro-Start program — a two-year curriculum On Jan. 6, 1853, Woodbridge N. FERRIS, designed to teach high school students the man- Michigan governor from 1913-1916, was born in agement skills needed for a career in the restaurant Spencer, NY. As governor, Ferris advocated and foodservice industry. prohibition and sent the state militia to the Upper Peninsula during a copper miner’s strike. In 1922, MRA currently partners with the 29 high the Democrat was elected to the U.S. Senate, but schools at 400 work sites, educating more than is best remembered for founding the Ferris Tech- 1,200 students through this hands-on training nological Institute, now called Ferris State Univer- program for future leaders of the restaurant and sity. hospitality industry. Since 1998, American Ex- press has been a supporter of the MRA Educa- tional Support Foundation, donating more than $60,000. —Source: Mich-Again’s Day.

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