by sbachwich@grassrootsmidwest.com | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog, Elections
As we start this new year, preparations for the 2018 elections are already starting to take shape. It is too early to say what 2018 will bring us, and if 2016 taught us anything, it’s to assume nothing. President-Elect Donald Trump ran an unorthodox campaign that flew...
by sbachwich@grassrootsmidwest.com | Nov 9, 2016 | Blog, Elections
Last night, for the first time in 28 years, the Republican nominee for President won Michigan. It was also about 28 years ago that I first became aware of Donald Trump when his Trump Board Game covered the shelves at department stores all across the country. It...
by sbachwich@grassrootsmidwest.com | Nov 8, 2016 | Blog, Elections
Currently, Michigan House Republicans hold 63 of 110 House seats. Based on my analysis of the race for the majority in the House, the Democratic and Republican caucuses each start tonight with about 47 safe seats, barring something completely unforeseen. That means...