http://michiganradio.org en http://michiganradio.org/post/snowbirds-getting-attention-republicans-michigan-and-florida <p>Retirees are expected to play a pivotal role in this fall’s election.</p><p></p><p>Republican Party leaders in Michigan and Florida are particularly interested in one unique set of voters - the so-called Snowbirds.</p><p></p><p>Snowbird is the term used for northern retirees who spend the winters in Florida.</p><p></p> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:01:01 +0000 Steve Carmody 8822 at http://michiganradio.org 'Snowbirds' getting the attention of Republicans in Michigan and Florida