Why is MI being open still a secret?

The following was from a post on former Gubernatorial Candidate Patrick Colbeck's Facebook page.

Why is MI being open still a secret?

by Patrick Colbeck

Speaker Lee Chatfield clearly stated during his recent appearance on Fox and Friends featuring my good friend Jodie Brown that the legislature did not extend Governor Whitmer's state of emergency. Without a state of emergency, there is no legal authority for her "stay at home" order. Despite this fact, Michigan media outlets continue to promote Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders as if they had the authority of the Ten Commandments. The truth of the matter is that they are null and void (See Michigan: Open or Not Open).

Then why is it that our Republican state senators and representatives have been so quiet regarding Michigan being open for business?

Based upon my experience serving in the MI Senate, I believe that the possible answers are as follows:

1) Judicial Strategy

It may be a strategy by Senate and House leadership to win favorable treatment by the judicial branch in light of authorized yet still pending court action by the legislature. Silence is seen as giving the judicial branch more room to maneuver regarding their ruling. In fact, it is likely that members of each chamber have been instructed not to share their opinions in public and ensure that all of their communications with constituents follow a carefully scripted party line talking point memo.

2) Complicit with Governor

Senate and House leadership do not wish for Michigan to be open for business. In fact, both chambers have released re-opening plans which fail to recognize an appreciation for our salient constitutional rights (Please refer to my previous analysis of Senate Leadership’s Open MI Safely Plan and House Leadership’s Comeback Roadmap). Both plans are in fact more in line with Governor Whitmer's Executive Orders than our Constitution. Delays in taking legal action until May 15th or later would give the Governor passive approval of her actions while putting on a public show of opposing her actions.

3) Fear

They fear opening our state and being blamed by the Governor and her media allies for every running nose that occurs once they declare MI to be open. They may simply be listening to legal counsel that tells them what they want to hear.

It could be a mix of all of the above.

Conclusion

The bottom line is that Governor Whitmer has no statutory authority to support her current Executive Orders that extend her Stay at Home policy until May 15th or her likely extension to May 28th.

MI is Open for Business TODAY.

It is YOUR choice whether or not to remain at home or get back to work. Don't fall for divide and conquer tactics in government denies rights to some of us while extending them to others. We are ALL essential and endowed by our Creator with the same inalienable rights.

The defense of these rights is not without risk. It never has been. It never will be.

Too many Americans have died to secure these rights for them to be as callously discarded as they have been to date.

Time to choose between freedom and tyranny.

I choose FREEDOM!

Aerial spraying being conducted in 14 counties to combat mosquito-borne disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases continue increasing in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – Due to the large geographic distribution and number of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) cases in humans and animals, coupled with warm weather projections, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and 12 local health departments have decided to conduct aerial spraying in high risk areas to combat further spread of the deadly disease EEE.

Spraying is scheduled take place starting Sunday, Sept. 29 starting at 8 p.m. However, the ability to spray is weather dependent and the schedule may change. Residents are encouraged to visit Michigan.gov/EEE for up-to-date information.

Spraying will occur in the following 14 counties: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lapeer, Montcalm, Newaygo, St. Joseph and Van Buren. All of these counties have cases of EEE in people, animals or both. Visit Michigan.gov/EEE for more detailed information.

Aerial spraying is conducted by low-flying aircraft, beginning in the early evening and continuing up until 4:30 a.m. the next morning, in areas of concern. Mosquito control professionals will apply approved pesticides as an ultra-low volume (ULV) spray. ULV sprayers dispense very fine aerosol droplets that stay suspended in the air and kill adult mosquitoes on contact. This is a tactic other states, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island, have recently employed to combat EEE.

“We are taking this step to help protect the health and safety of Michiganders in areas of the state that are being affected by this dangerous mosquito-borne disease,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MDHHS chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. “The continuing number of cases in both people and animals indicate an ongoing risk for EEE exposure. We continue to urge residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites until a hard frost.”

The pesticide being used is Merus 3.0 which is an organic pesticide containing 5 percent pyrethrin. Pyrethrins are chemicals found naturally in some chrysanthemum flowers. They are a mixture of six chemicals that are toxic to insects. Pyrethrins are commonly used to control mosquitoes, fleas, flies, moths, ants and many other pests. Pyrethrins have been registered for use in pesticides since the 1950s.

In general, health risks are not expected during or after spraying. No special precautions are recommended; however, residents and individuals who have known sensitivities to pyrethrins can reduce potential for exposure by staying indoors during spraying. Aerial spraying is not expected to have any impacts on surface water or drinking water.                                                                      

Aerial spraying will be conducted in the nighttime hours as this is when mosquitos are more active. It is also when fish are less likely to be at the surface feeding and honeybees are most likely to be in their hives. However, owners should cover small ornamental fishponds during the night of spraying. While it is not necessary to bring animals indoors during spraying, concerned pet owners can bring animals inside during spraying.

Additional information about aerial spraying and other health-related information is available in a Frequently Asked Questions document at Michigan.gov/EEE.

As of Sept. 27, EEE has been confirmed in nine people, with three fatalities, in Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties. In addition, cases have occurred in 27 animals from 13 counties: Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Genesee, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lapeer, Montcalm, Newaygo, St. Joseph and Van Buren. There is an EEE vaccine available for horses, but not for people. Additional animal cases are under investigation.

MDHHS is continuing to encourage local officials in the affected counties to consider postponing, rescheduling or cancelling outdoor activities occurring at or after dusk, particularly activities that involve children. This would include events such as late evening sports practices or games or outdoor music practices. The MDHHS recommendation is being made out of an abundance of caution to protect the public health and applies until the first hard frost of the year.

EEE is one of the most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in the United States, with a 33 percent fatality rate in people who become ill. People can be infected with EEE from the bite of a mosquito carrying the viruses. Persons younger than age 15 and over age 50 are at greatest risk of severe disease following infection.

Although the aerial spray is considered necessary to reduce human risk, it will not eliminate it. Residents must continue to protect themselves from mosquito bites by:

• Avoid being outdoors from dusk to dawn when mosquitos that carry the EEE virus are most active.
• Applying insect repellents that contain the active ingredient DEET, or other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-approved product to exposed skin or clothing, and always follow the manufacturer’s directions for use.
• Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors. Apply insect repellent to clothing to help prevent bites.
• Maintaining window and door screening to help keep mosquitoes outside.
• Emptying water from mosquito breeding sites around the home, such as buckets, unused kiddie pools, old tires or similar sites where mosquitoes may lay eggs.
• Using nets and/or fans over outdoor eating areas.
• Signs of EEE infection include the sudden onset of fever, chills, body and joint aches which can progress to a severe encephalitis, resulting in headache, disorientation, tremors, seizures and paralysis. Anyone who thinks they may be experiencing these symptoms should contact a medical provider. Permanent brain damage, coma and death may also occur in some cases.

More information, including a Frequently Asked Questions document, are available at Michigan.gov/EEE.  

BREAKING: GINA BARR'S CAMPAIGN RELEASES STATEMENT OF THREATS

Gina Barr

Christina Barr the sister and campaign manager of Gina Barr for Michigan State Representative, has issued a video stating that Gina Barr and her campaign have faced dirty tricks and threats to drop out of the race.

Christina insinuated that some of the threats may have come from some elected politicians in her video.   

The threats became stronger once Gina Barr announced that she had chosen Trump For President Co-Chair John Akouri according to the video produced by Christina Barr.

When John Akouri was chosen it was meant to remain private till Gina Barr would make the announcement herself at a public event.  Shortly thereafter a mole leaked the information to the political strategic firm Grand River Strategies which released the information premature per Christian Barr.

Also according to the video by Christian Barr she states that many that have offered to support and or endorse the campaign have had their livelihoods threatened.  She also stated that the Laura Cox for Michigan State Chair has asked to see the names of all those that signed the necessary forms for Gina Barr to run.  Christina Barr states she wonders for what purpose?  Is it to bully those people or to try to create some loophole to get Gina Barr out of the race.

Christina Barr did issue a disclaimer that no-one directly from the Laura Cox campaign for State Party Chair contacted them directly and that it has always been third party contacts, but the connections are too coincidental.  

Laura Cox was a Michigan State Senator until she lost her re-election bid in a race that she spent around $1 million to win.    Laura Cox is also the wife of former Michigan Attorney General.  

Laura Cox First to Officially Announce Her Candidacy For MRP Chair

The race for the next Michigan Republican Party Chair is starting to heat up after current Republican Party Chair Ron Weiser announced he was not seeking re-election as party chair.   The Michigan Republican Party suffered a bloodbath on November 6th after losing many seats in the House, Senate and Executive offices.

Former State Rep Laura Cox, who lost her re-election bid this past election is the first to announce her run for Republican Party Chair.  Laura was previously involved with the 11th

Congressional District and her husband is form Attorney General Mike Cox.  In addition to Laura Cox running the following names have also been mentioned; Tom Leonard, John Rakolta and current Michigan Republican Finance Director Derek Dickow.  

Here is Laura Cox's e-mail to delegates 

Republicans Need to Win in 2020 

Last Tuesday was disappointing. But 2020 is right around the corner and we need to start working to make sure we win Michigan for President Trump. I am reaching out to let you know that I am running for Chair of the Michigan Republican Party. I am asking for your support, so that together we can do the important work needed to win for President Trump, our shared ideals, all of our Republican candidates, and our Nation in 2020.

So who am I and why support me?

I am a 54-year old mom of four, “mimy” to two granddaughters, and wife to Mike, my best friend for 28 years now. And fittingly just after Veteran’s Day weekend, I am a daughter of a Navy sailor, wife of a Marine infantryman, mom to another marine (a daughter, no less) who served 13 months in Fallujah, Iraq in 2004 and 2005, and my baby boy is in his first year at the Naval Academy. I cannot match their military service, but I did serve 13 years as an ICE US Customs agent who investigated drug and money laundering cases. (In fact, I would not give Mike my real name when we first started dating because I was undercover)

I spent years as a precinct delegate, treasurer for my county party, and as chair for the 11th Congressional District. Like you I knocked on doors, made the phone calls, and volunteered for our Republican Party candidates. After helping others, I ran and became the only Republican member on the Wayne County Commission. There I did battle everyday with Democrats in the war between conservatism and liberalism. And with a little grit and the support of Republican activists like you, we beat the Democrats more than was expected.

I am now in my second term in the House of Representatives where I am the first woman in Michigan history to serve as House Appropriations chair. I have been a tough conservative leader who fights hard for our principles.

I have never been afraid to go toe-to-toe with my Democrat opponents. I have debated them every election and feel that Republicans don’t do enough to take our great Republican message to voters directly during a campaign. If you aren’t willing to debate a Democrat, how can you convince voters that Republican issues are the better way?

Because of my record of beating Democrats in Wayne County, last year newly elected Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey asked me to run for the state Senate seat in Wayne County. While we knocked on tens of thousands of doors, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, we lost narrowly on Wednesday morning against an opponent whose sole issue was that I supported President Trump.

That loss left a bitter taste in my mouth. I want to make sure that Democrats and whatever “democratic socialist” they nominate - Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, or the next Karl Marx - has the same bitter taste in their mouths in November of 2020 after President Trump is re-elected, Gary Peters is defeated, and our ideals of limited government and personal responsibility make America even greater.

But this isn’t about me, this is about we.

Together, we will work hard everyday to make sure President Trump is re-elected. Working together, we can make sure Republicans win up and down the ballot and our Republican agenda keeps advancing. We need to have fearless activists that will be willing to challenge Democrats and debate them so voters can see the clear choice.

I am asking for your support for State Party Chair. In the coming days, weeks and months I'll be reaching out to many of you to get your feedback on where you think we need to go and what needs to be done. We have to work hard in 2020 to make sure President Trump is re-elected along with Republicans all across Michigan.

I look forward to speaking with you. Please call at 734-237-8726 or email me at Laura@lauraforchair.com. Together, we can be successful in 2020 as we roll up our sleeves to win. Thank you for your consideration and God Bless our Great Nation.

Sincerely,

Laura Cox

PS To find out more about me and the race for MRP chair, go to lauraforchair.com

Independent candidate Cooper Nye aims to unite a divided 11th congressional district

COULD COOPER NYE BE A DARK HORSE THAT COULD WIN MICHIGAN'S 11TH DISTRICT?

I love Michigan. I love this country. And I love fighting
 for that silent, sensible majority that's sick and tired of
Democrats and Republicans. —  Cooper Nye 

Michigan’s Secretary of State has confirmed that 26-year-old Cooper Nye, a reform-focused independent candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives (MI-11) -that actually lives in the District, will appear on the general election ballot this November. Without party affiliation, Nye’s campaign was required by state ballot access rules to file at least 3,000 valid petition signatures—three times the number required for major party candidates. For Nye, it was the first of many hurdles in an electoral process that he claims is rigged by Democrats and Republicans to discourage political competition.

“Getting on the ballot wasn’t easy,” said Cooper Nye, an independent candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives (MI-11). “But the stories and concerns that voters have shared reaffirmed my belief that an incredible shift is happening, not just in Michigan, but in this country. And that’s what’s fueling my campaign.”

“There is a silent, sensible majority that’s tired of the two-party duopoly,” he went on to say. “Americans are sick of the polarization ripping us apart. And they’re ready to unite and disrupt this broken system that serves special interest instead of citizens.”

Cooper Nye of Commerce Township says he’s the youngest candidate this year running for U.S. House in Michigan.

The 26-year-old independent candidate made it onto the general election ballot this fall after submitting 4,000 signatures to the state — 3,000 are required under state law for non-affiliated candidates.

He is running against Lena Epstein of Bloomfield Township which is in the 9th District and Haley Stevens of Rochester Hills which is primarily in the 8th District.  Cooper Nye resides in Novi in Michigan's 11th district.  Nye, Epstien and Stevens are all running for the open seat vacated by current 2 term congressman David Trott in the 11th District. The contest is rated a toss-up by several political analysts.

“There is a silent, sensible majority that’s tired of the two-party duopoly,” Nye said in a statement.

“Americans are sick of the polarization ripping us apart. And they’re ready to unite and disrupt this broken system that serves special interest instead of citizens.” as he states in his video commerical below.



Nye grew up in Novi and attended Walled Lake Western High School and Michigan State University. He moved to Washington, D.C., after graduation, worked in public relations for three years and “found first-hand why some call D.C. ‘Hollywood for Ugly People,'” he says on his campaign website.

Cooper Nye stated, on the news talk show "Tough Talk with Taros", hosted by Paul Taros, "My priority is passing the American Anti-Corruption Act because Congress should be busy solving problems and serving citizens--not special interests."  You can see his vision and plan in the clip form the interview with Paul Taros below.




If you would like to know more about Cooper Nye you can visit his website CoopForCongress.com

Whitmer Gilchrist | Most Liberal Ticket Even Worse Than Jennifer Granholm's Lost Decade

Garlin Gilcrest with Michael Moore

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer has announced that her running mate is Garlin Gilchrist II, who runs the University of Michigan's Center for Social Media Responsibility and was previously a political organizer with MoveOn.org the socialist Bernie Sanders organization - Our Revolution and the Obama campaign, 

She said Monday that Gilchrist has a proven background in technology and community organizing, and is the "kind of young, innovative and progressive problem-solver" needed to help move Michigan forward.

With the pick of Gilchrist, Gretchen Whitmore has moved the democrat ticket further left than the Jennifer Granholm era of the "Lost Decade".  This ticket if elected with it's socialist roots will make Jennifer Granholm's "Lost Decade" seem like a small blip in history.  

Stu Sandler of Grand River Strategies, a political strategical firm, issued the following press release on Whitmer's Announcement:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2018
Contact: Stu Sandler
734-846-4067

Midland,MI—Gretchen Whitmer, who was labeled one of the “Most Liberal” State Senators in Michigan, announced former Moveon.org Campaign Director Garlin Gilchrist as her Lt. Governor nominee unveiling the Most Liberal Ticket in Michigan political history and one that Jennifer Granholm would certainly approve.  Prior to running for Detroit City Clerk, Garlin Gilchrist worked for ultraliberal activist group, MoveOn.Org from 2011 to 2014.   Better Jobs Stronger Families pronounced this the most liberal ticket in Michigan history on WhitmerGilchrist.com and MostLiberalTicketEver.com    

“Gretchen Whitmer was one of Jennifer Granholm’s strongest advocates during the lost decade supporting policies that led to 15% unemployment and 500,000 lost jobs.   By choosing former Moveon.org National Campaign Director Garlin Gilchirst to the ticket, Gretchen Whitmer has created the Granholm Dream Team with the most liberal ticket in Michigan history.   Whitmer and Gilchrist will support higher taxes, reckless spending, and liberal policies that will move Michigan backwards.  Michigan can’t afford Whitmer and Gilchrist,”  said Sandler.

Throughout her time in office, Gretchen Whitmer was named one of the “Most Liberal” State Senators by Inside Michigan Politics.  Whitmer will now be joined by Garlin Gilchrist, the former Moveon.org National Campaign Director. During Gilchrist’s time at Moveon.org, the ultraliberal group issued a video titled “We’d Just Like to Say Ditto to Everything Jennifer Granholm Says in This Clip”.


“Both Whitmer and Gilchrist have a history of saying 'Ditto' to everything Jennifer Granholm said or did.  Now that Whitmer and Gilchrist have formed the most liberal ticket in Michigan political history, it’s clear this is the Granholm dream team.  Michigan can’t afford the Whitmer-Gilchrist liberal agenda,” said Sandler.

Stanley Grot Drops Out Of Secretary of State Race - Mary Treder Lang The Clear Favorite

The Michigan State Secretary of State race in the Republican Party became very interesting

Stanley Grot

today as one of the three candidates has dropped out of the race.

Stanley Grot, the Macomb County politician known for his brash style of politics, issued the following statement saying that he is dropping out of the race:

Stanley Grot had an uphill battle as his past records began to surface and his past boss, former Secretary of State and fellow Macomb County resident Candice Miller had endorsed Mary Treder Lang.

With Stanley Grot out of the Race, Mary Treder Lang is the clear favorite to be the Republican nominee.