Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
G.R. Democrat files to run against Amash (Trevor Thomas helped repeal DADT)
Trevor Thomas, a Democrat from Grand Rapids, is the first person to announce he will seek to challenge incumbent Republican Justin Amash in Michigans 3rd Congressional District.
In an online video released today announcing his campaign, Thomas said he is running to help struggling middle- and working-class people in West Michigan. The video shows images from throughout the new congressional district, including downtown Battle Creek.
Political redistricting moves Calhoun County into the 3rd District at the end of the year. Amash of Cascade Township is serving his first term. Michigans party primary is Aug. 7.
Thomas is a graduate of Grand Valley State University who worked at a radio and television station before joining Jennifer Granholms 2006 re-election campaign and working in her executive office.
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20120213/NEWS01/302130009
Trevor Thomas is the real deal. He's a solid progressive who helped repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
http://www.facebook.com/TrevorForCongress?sk=wall
http://trevorforcongress.com/
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
4 replies, 2766 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (6)
ReplyReply to this post
4 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
G.R. Democrat files to run against Amash (Trevor Thomas helped repeal DADT) (Original Post)
UrbScotty
Feb 2012
OP
AllyCat
(16,174 posts)1. There are a couple of things I like about Amash:
he posts daily in his FB page about what he has voted on and why. I rarely agree with him, but at least he seems responsive to his people. He has voted against a few things the Dems bought hook, line, and sinker. But I still get his FB updates and he is, well, kind of not a great guy.
Glad to hear this man is running against Amash. Hope he continues to be responsive to his constituents!
a2liberal
(1,524 posts)2. I was going to say
I hope when he wins he continues Amash's "live blog" sort of idea.
TrevorThomasMI
(1 post)3. I will, a2liberal
I just read your comments -- one of the commitments I've made -- and I'm letting you know I'm paying attention. Take care, Trevor
Odin2005
(53,521 posts)4. Welcome to DU, and good luck!