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Winning Back the House - It's a Full-Time JobBy natebailey, Section News
Holly Hughes is a go-getter. I think there are few people who would deny that. She seems to be perpetually on the run, heading from one thing to another.
That kind of tireless dedication is what will make her a tremendous member of the Michigan House of Representatives. Holly is challenging Mary Valentine, a Democrat from Muskegon with a troubling past and a more troubling voting record. Valentine is exactly the type of tax raising, job exporting, government growing, ACLU-pandering liberal that we need to remove from Lansing. Taking back a majority in the House is one of the most important things Republicans must do in 2008 to ensure Michigan's future. That makes the importance of electing Hughes even higher. Holly would be a strong advocate for the people of West Michigan and another defender of Michigan's citizens from the tax hiking, Michigan-destroying plans of Mark Shauer, Jennifer Granholm or Andy Dillon. Unfortunately, Holly may have just a bit too much going on for her own good. She's also busy running for re-election as one of Michigan's representatives on the Republican National Committee. While these party positions do matter, who the National Committeewoman is is far, far, far less important than whether or not Republicans control the House. keep reading after the jump...
For those that may not know, that national committee members are important members of the party leadership structure. They are expected to be there whenever needed and called upon. That may be presidential candidate visits, victory center activities, other volunteer efforts and/or fundraising events. Keeping the White House is incredibly critical in 2008, and we need our national committee members out motivating the grassroots (and netroots!), raising money and making sure we win - from White House to State House.
Many, myself included, want to make sure Holly Hughes is one of those Republicans elected to the State House. That job will take her full, 110% energy. While it's a testament to Holly's character and drive that she wants to take on more, it may not be in the best interests of her endeavor to help us take back the House. The party position can take up a lot of time and make a lot of demands on a person - especially in a Presidential election year. Such tasks will get in the way of running for State Rep in a highly competitive district. Valentine barely beat former Republican Rep Dave Farhat in 2006; it's going to take a massive, full-time effort to win that seat back. Point being, we need Holly to focus on winning her House race - and nothing else. Let's make sure Holly Hughes is elected to the State House. Let her know that you'll help her in that race and want her to focus on winning it - and nothing else. Post your comments of support below, and we'll make sure they get sent to Holly (though I'm sure she'll see them herself right here at RightMichigan!). Let's win back the House - it's what matters most for Michigan's future.
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