The 2010 gubernatorial race calls for not only new solutions in Lansing, but new FACES as well. Recycling faces leads to recycled ideas and a continued system of bought and paid for politicians. Americans and especially Michiganders are tired of the traditional two party political system that takes entrenched politicians and forces an either-or choice on election day. Voters are also aware that throwing their support behind a "third-party" candidate is in reality tossing their vote out the window. (Let's face it, we all know it's true) The place to affect change is at the level of the Primary Election. The question for each candidate, either Democratic or Republican is to who do you own your allegiance?
From what I have gleaned so far from the declared candidates, is that there are three types of candidates. To avoid playing favorites, I will illustrate on “Potential Candidates”.
There are those relying on name recognition: Ted Nugent? George Perles?
Those relying on a long history and connections within the political system: Andy Dillan? Candice Miller?
And those who come from outside the political “system” but have distinguished themselves. Dick DeVos?
It is perhaps too early to declare to the field closed, but it is the precise time to start asking difficult questions. The primary question will have to do will allegiance. Perhaps this may best be understood as “Show me the money”. What motivates or even dictates the behavior of the candidates? Do they want to be governor because “it’s their time”? Have the “political insiders” in each party decided who’s in? Or are there other reasons? Have term limits forced them to move to another political job? Do they have solutions that can not be traced to special interest? These are legitimate questions and ones that need to be answered before voters are asked to decide.
From what I have gleaned so far from the declared candidates, is that there are three types of candidates. To avoid playing favorites, I will illustrate on “Potential Candidates”.
There are those relying on name recognition: Ted Nugent? George Perles?
Those relying on a long history and connections within the political system: Andy Dillan? Candice Miller?
And those who come from outside the political “system” but have distinguished themselves. Dick DeVos?
It is perhaps too early to declare to the field closed, but it is the precise time to start asking difficult questions. The primary question will have to do will allegiance. Perhaps this may best be understood as “Show me the money”. What motivates or even dictates the behavior of the candidates? Do they want to be governor because “it’s their time”? Have the “political insiders” in each party decided who’s in? Or are there other reasons? Have term limits forced them to move to another political job? Do they have solutions that can not be traced to special interest? These are legitimate questions and ones that need to be answered before voters are asked to decide.
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