One of the mysteries of the primary season was T. J. Carnegie, the (evidently) favored son, designated to challenge Robert Dean. As July wore on it became increasingly clear that despite his early endorsement by The Grand Rapids Press and the Chamber of Commerce, Carnegie was lagging in his race. The financial reports [...]
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Well, that explains it
Posted in Elections, tagged Dan Tietema, MI-75, Republican Party, Robert Dean, T J Carnegie on August 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Running on Empty
Posted in Elections, tagged Dan Tietema, GR Press, MI-75, T J Carnegie on July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Well, there’s a reason we haven’t seen a lot of T J Carnegie, an early favorite of the Grand Rapids Press: he’s running on empty. The financial statement released this morning reveal a campaign that has raised $10,025 (with another fundraiser past the filing date). The books also show expenses of $9999.89, with [...]
Hail Mary
Posted in Elections, tagged Dan Tietema, Grand Rapids, MI-75, Robert Dean, T J Carnegie on July 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
One of the odder things underway in the current election season is the absence of the Dutch Reformed in the contest for Michigan State House District 75.
For more than a generation this seat has not only been the possession of Republicans, but of a succession of members of the Christian Reformed church: Peter Kok, Paul [...]
