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Election 2008 Specials on Michigan Radio
As the 2008 presidential primaries heat up and we move into the general election, Michigan Radio will bring you special broadcasts of debates, interviews and analysis from NPR and the Michigan Radio Newsroom.
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Wednesday May 7, 2p - Talk of the Nation Special: Presidential Primaries Join us for live wrap-up coverage of the Indiana and North Carolina presidential primary results.
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Select a Candidate2008
If you're trying to figure out which presidential candidate you support, check out "Select a Candidate". By answering a series of questions about major issues, you can quickly learn which presidential candidates are most closely aligned with your views. You'll also be able to learn more about the candidates, their positions on many issues, and find out how your results compare with those of others who take the survey. Play "Select a Candidate" Now
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Michigan Radio Coverage of Election 2008
Tune in to Michigan Radio for extensive coverage of the 2008 primary and general elections. Check here for stories by Michigan Radio reporters on where the candidates stand on the major issues, as well as special coverage related to the contest. Stay tuned as the race heats up!
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Can Michigan’s Democratic Primary Delegates Count?
Feb. 11, 2008
Jack Lessenberry
Michigan held its Democratic Presidential primary on January 15th. Not only was Barack Obama’s name not on the ballot… but the Democratic National Committee has vowed not to seat any of Michigan’s delegates. However, the DNC has told the state party that if they hold a caucus the delegates will count. Mark Brewer is Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry spoke to him about what happens next. Hear the interview.
Hear the Essay.
Primary Wrap Up
Jan. 16, 2008
Jack Lessenberry
Mitt Romney revived his presidential campaign last night with a solid win in the Michigan primary. That means the Republicans have had three different winners in the first three major contests, making this the most wide open race in a lifetime. So where do we go from here? Bill Ballenger writes and edits Inside Michigan Politics. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry spoke with him. Hear the interview.
Hear the Essay.
Michigan Primary Results
Jan. 16, 2008
Christina Shockley, Jack Lessenberry
Big news for Michigan native Mitt Romney. In Tuesday's state presidential primary, Romney scored a much-needed victory in the GOP race over rival John McCain. Mike Huckabee came in third. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton received 55 percent of the vote. She was the only front-runner on the ballot. Forty percent of Democratic voters chose "uncommitted." Host Christina Shockley asked Senior News Analyst Jack Lessenberry why Romney's campaign message resonated with Michigan voters.Hear the interview.
Primary Reform
Jan. 14, 2008
Jack Lessenberry
The Michigan Presidential primary is tomorrow, and while Republicans have an exciting contest, some people are calling the Democratic primary a farce. Barack Obama and John Edwards are not on the ballot. Hillary Clinton has not campaigned here, and the national party has stripped Michigan of its delegates for breaking the rules. So should Democrats even bother to vote? Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenbery spoke with chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party, Mark Brewer. Hear the interview.
Hear the Essay.
Tuesday's Concerns: Michigan's Manufacturing Future
Jan. 11, 2008
Dustin Dwyer
All this week we've been airing reports about where the presidential candidates stand on issues that affect Michigan.
The Michigan primary is now only four days away.
And we close out our series today with a report from Dustin Dwyer on how the candidates' views could affect the state's struggling auto industry. Hear the story.
Tuesday's Primary: Does It REALLY Matter?
Jan. 10, 2008
Steve Carmody
On Tuesday, Michigan voters will go to the polls to cast ballots in the Democratic and Republican presidential primaries. But does it really matter? Hear the story.
What New Hampshire Means for Michigan
Jan. 9, 2008
Christina Shockley/Jack Lessenberry
With the results of the New Hampshire primary showing the race for the White House is far from over, Michigan prepares for its primary on Tuesday. Michigan Radio's Christina Shockley talks with our senior political analyst Jack Lessenberry about what John McCain and Hillary Clinton's wins in New Hampshire mean for Michigan. Hear the interview.
Primary Concerns: Solving the Foreclosure Crisis
Jan. 9, 2008
Steve Carmody
Many Michigan homeowners are hoping the nation's next president will solve the home foreclosure crisis. Michigan Radio's Steve Carmody looks at what the candidates are proposing. Hear the story.
Primary Concerns: The Stem Cell Debate
Jan. 8, 2008
Kaomi Goetz
The nationwide debate over embryonic stem cell research could play a role in Michigan's presidential primary. The state has one of the most restrictive laws on using embryonic stem cells, but advocates for the research continue to push for changes. They're hoping the issue finds legs on the way to the polls. Some candidates are trying to sidestep the topic. Michigan Radio's Kaomi Goetz reports. Hear the story.
Primary Concerns: Who's Talking About The Great Lakes?
Jan. 7, 2008
Lester Graham
Michigan Voters have a lot to consider when they go to the polls for January's presidential primary. Among them is the asset that defines much of Michigan's economy and culture: the Great Lakes. Lester Graham reports. Hear the story.
Voting Absentee
Jan. 7, 2007
Jack Lessenberry
We haven’t any clue as to who will win the New Hampshire primary tomorrow, much less Michigan’s vote a week later. But what we do know is that thousands of us have already cast ballots. That’s because more and more of us are voting absentee. Chris Swope is a longtime government worker who is now Lansing’s City Clerk. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry spoke with him. Hear the interview.
Hear the Essay.
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Iowa's Meaning for Michigan
Jan. 4, 2007
Jack Lessenberry
The results from Iowa are in. Michigan Radio’s Senior Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry joins Morning Edition guest host Vincent Duffy to talk about what the results mean for Michigan’s upcoming primaries and whether the results were expected. Hear the interview.
Half Primary
Jan. 3, 2007
Jack Lessenberry
Today’s Iowa caucuses are seen as a close three-way race on the Democratic side between Hillary Clinton, John Edwards and Barack Obama. But when Michigan voters go to the polls in twelve days, they won’t be able to vote for either Edwards or Obama. Their names aren’t on the ballot. So what should their supporters do? Former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer supports Senator Obama. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry spoke with him. Hear the interview.
Hear the Essay.
Unsung Heroes
Dec. 21, 2007
Jack Lessenberry
There’s been a lot of attention paid to the fighting over whether to have a presidential primary and who would participate in it. When the courts had finally spoken, the state found itself suddenly charged with putting on a major election in the dead of winter, with little notice and some new rules and procedures. The question is: will we be ready? Chris Thomas has been Director of Elections since 1981. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry spoke with him. Hear the interview.
Hear the Essay.
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The Labor Vote
Dec. 12, 2007
Jack Lessenberry
Labor unions represent a smaller fraction of the voters than they used to, but they still wield considerable political clout especially when it comes to the Democratic presidential nomination. But what's their role likely to be this year? Roland zullo is with the University of Michigan's Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry spoke with him. Hear the interview.
Hear the Essay.
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Primary Concerns
Dec. 10, 2007
Jack Lessenberry
Michigan moved its presidential primary to January 15th in an effort to have more of a role in the process. But both parties severely penalized the state for breaking the rules. Now Debbie Dingell, the Democratic national committeewoman, and Saul Anuzis, the Republican state chairman, are proposing a new bipartisan national plan. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry spoke with Anuzis about the idea. Hear the interview.
Hear the Essay.
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Primary Meltdown
Oct. 10, 2007
Jack Lessenberry
Michigan Democrats thought last month they had made the state more influential than ever before by moving the state's presidential primary to January 15th. But that violated party rules. The Democrats said convention delegates elected that early would not count. Yesterday, all the major candidates except Hillary Clinton took their names off the ballot. Debbie Dingell is Michigan's Democratic national committeewoman. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry spoke with her. Hear the interview.
Hear the Essay.
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