We've got a dynamo up here in Michigan and you should really give her a second look!  She's a tireless worker... allegedly... and is really really really good at giving speeches and making public appearances.  Some have claimed that she's even... attractive... if that matters (and if it doesn't, mores the better because frankly, between you and me, I never saw it).

But this isn't about the woman's dubious aesthetic qualities.  Just look at her record!  In the six years since she took the helm here in Michigan, the United States of America has added nearly 8 million new jobs.  That's right... since January, 2003 when she first took the oath of office the United States job market has grown by almost 8 million.  And that includes the recent slide!

Think about it, Mr. President-elect!  8 million new jobs is a big number.

Yes, granted, while the United States added 8 million new jobs the state of Michigan actually lost about 350,000, net, but here in the Mitten the majority of voters prefer not to look at that side of the ledger.  We've got a word for people who get hung up on that state job loss number... they're what the administration likes to call "Naysayers."

You don't want to be a naysayer, do you, Mr. President-elect?  

Besides, Michigan's staggering job losses over the governor's six years in office thus far are a state statistic.  That's right, they're isolated to the state of Michigan.  Outside of Michigan, nationally, in other words, there have been 8 million NEW jobs on Jennifer Granholm's watch.  You are a learned man and understand that the Commerce Secretary is a national figure operating on the national stage.  So you can see, clearly, that the governor's track record on the state level is insignificant since she won't be operating on the state level.  Look at the national trend during her term and you'll know you've found your girl!

I can hear your next question already--if you take Jennifer Granholm from Lansing, will we be able to survive her absence here in Michigan?

Can I be honest with you?  It will be difficult.  We'll miss that winning smile and that breathy voice and darn it all if we won't miss that national job growth that happened while she was the "Captain of our ship."  (If I have faith in anything it is in our Governor's ability to export her particular brand of economic... achievement... wherever she goes.)  But there are several factors that have me convinced we'll find a way to survive.

First, here in Michigan we're tired of being national leaders.  During Jennifer Granholm's tenure we've led the nation in job losses, in outbound moves, in hotel vacancies, in the exporting of college graduates and the growth of both taxes and poverty.  We might make it look easy but trust me, its not always easy being on the top!  Frankly, we're ready for a break and with Granholm helming economic policy we know the rest of the nation will catch us soon!

Second and maybe more importantly, we still have the Gov's successor, LG John Cherry.  I've spoken with plenty of liberals and Democrats and they assure me that John Cherry will be more than capable of picking up right where Jennifer Granholm leaves off and that he isn't just capable of being Governor but should and will be our next governor.  

I know, I didn't buy it at first either, but they insist they're content with him following in her footsteps.  For some strange reason they CLAIM that they have faith in John Cherry.  Don't you?  

Well here's your chance to prove it.  President-elect Obama, nominate Jennifer Granholm as your next, first Secretary of Commerce.  

Sincerely,