Edwards Picks Up Support in Michigan (50 Michigan Democratic leaders endorse Edwards for president)

[JohnLocke]

Edwards Picks Up Support in Michigan
50 Democrats endorse Edwards for president
John Edwards for President
Thursday, June 14, 2007
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Detroit, Michigan--As Senator John Edwards visits Detroit to discuss his plan to guarantee quality, affordable health care to every American, the John Edwards for President campaign announced that 50 Michigan Democratic leaders are endorsing Edwards for president. Edwards' campaign to transform America already has the support of two Michigan leaders: Congressman Bart Stupak, who endorsed Edwards in February and former Congressman David Bonior, who is leading Edwards' campaign as the National Campaign Manager. In April, Edwards delivered the keynote address at the Michigan Democratic Party's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

"I can't think of anything more important that I could be doing than working to elect John Edwards our next president," said Bonior. "He is a leader in the fight for social and economic justice in our country and I'm proud to be a part of his campaign to create a working society where every person who works hard has the chance to achieve the American Dream."

"Through his leadership on poverty, the minimum wage and with the victims of Hurricane Katrina, John Edwards brings morality and voice to issues too often ignored," said Rev. Michael C. Murphy. "The prophet Amos said 'let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.' Senator Edwards' willingness to speak truth to power embodies this spirit."

Former State Senator and environmental leader Lana Pollack endorsed Edwards saying, "I'm thrilled that John Edwards is running for president because he is not afraid to speak the truth on even the toughest issues. He is the only one taking on the issue of poverty in a way that counts. He clearly has the strongest position on the biggest environmental challenge we face -- global warming."

Sheriff Mark Hackel said, "John Edwards is committed to the working people of this country. He cares about our future, jobs, and health care. He's the one person who can bring us all together."

"These are tough times in Michigan with many complicated issues," said State Representative Fred Miller. "John Edwards is the kind of leader with real plans to address the problems we are facing in these tough economic times in Michigan. As the son of blue-collar workers, John understands the concerns of Michigan's working families and knows that now is the time to stand up and fight for what is right. My colleagues and I are proud to endorse John Edwards for president and ask others to stand with us to create a better America."

The Michigan Democrats endorsing Edwards for president are:

*Congressman Bart Stupak
*Former Congressman David Bonior

*Former State Representative Reverend Michael C. Murphy
*State Senator Ray Basham
*Former Michigan Senate Minority Leader Mike Hanley
*Former State Senator and environmental leader Lana Pollack
*State Representative Doug Bennett
*State Representative Bob Constan
*State Representative Marie Donigan
*State Representative Kathleen Law
*State Representative Fred Miller
*State Representative Mike Simpson
*Former State Representative Stephen Adamini
*Former State Representative Ken Daniels
*Trisha Stein Executive Director One United Michigan
*7th Congressional District Chair/Chair of Jackson Democratic Party Leonard Smigielski
*8th Congressional District Chair Kathleen Carney
*Clinton Township Trustee George Fitzgerald
*Delta Township Trustee Sherry Freeman
*Macomb County Commissioner Brian Brdak
*Macomb County Commissioner Ed Bruley
*Macomb County Commissioner David Flynn
*Macomb County Commissioner Joan Flynn
*Macomb County Commissioner/Former State Rep Paul Gieleghem
*Macomb County Commissioner Robert Mijac
*Macomb County Commissioner Sarah Roberts
*Macomb County Commissioner Jon Switalski
*Macomb County Commissioner Kathy Tocco
*Macomb County Treasurer Ted Wahby
*Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel
*Mount Clemens City Commissioner Lois Hill
*Mount Clemens City Commissioner Matthew Dreger
*St. Clair County Commissioner Howard Heidemann
*Wayne County Commissioner Tim Killeen
*Wyandotte City Council Member-Mayor Pro Tem Joe Peterson
*Saginaw Co. Democratic Chair Bob Blaine
*Southfield City Councilman Bill Lattimore
*Michigan Women's Caucus Vice Chair Trina Ellis Erwin
*President, Wyandotte Democratic Club Diana Keller
*President, Clinton Township Democrats Christine Koch
*Orion Area Democratic Club Chair, Phil Reid
*Former Commissioner Gene Kuthy
*Vice President, Warren Woods Board of Education Elizabeth Lenhard
*Lathrup Village City Councilor Maria Mannarino
*Brighton Area Schools Trustee Joe Carney
*Royal Oak School Board Member Kevin McLogan
*Chippewa Valley School Board Member Kenneth Pearl
*Chair, St Clair Shores Democratic Club Charles Roberts
*President, Warren Center Line Democrats Mike Scozzari
*Treasurer, Clinton Township Democrats Bill Sowerby
*Justice Caucus Co-Chair Paul Stevenson
*Ingham County Commissioner Tim Soule

http://johnedwards.com/news/headlines/20070614-mich-support/

[LisaM]

1. If Edwards could lift the burden of health care costs from the car companies

The economy of Michigan would improve dramatically. And maybe some union jobs would come back.

[Kokonoe]

2. Wow, nice reply

Michigan is a solid democratic state. It would be wonderful to see people come to their senses first in the state of Michigan. Not that sane people are not already there IMHO.

[Joe Chi Minh]

4. I would be fearful that they'd use the money to further enrich themselves.

Big corporations have a long and shameless record of taking the money and running.

May not be feasible in the US at the moment, but I'd like to see the car industries in both our countries, the US and the UK, NATIONALISED. If the administration punishes poor management in a draconian way, they'll be competitive. Especially, with a wee smidgeon of protectionism!

Whatever the case, the car industry should be prudently supported so that it flourishes and the workers and other tax-payers benefit. This is quite apart, of course, from a free national health service at source.

[knitter4democracy]

3. Interesting. That's a list of some pretty influential people.

Last time, the state went the way Gov. Granholm wanted. I wonder whom she'll back this time around.

National health care would really help out our state. It's a huge problem that everyone's talking about.

[illinoisprogressive]

5. that is really nice for him. I am happy for him and his supporters.