Dear Friends,
I am so proud to tell you today about the statewide newspaper endorsements that our campaign for governor received today. All across the state, our message of electing a strong and fiscally conservative governor to lead Michigan is resonating. And today, the Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press and Muskegon Chronicle all endorsed Pete in his bid to become Governor of Michigan!
From coast to coast newspapers agree that Pete has the experience and ability to make tough decisions and find real solutions for our state, starting from day one.
The Detroit Free Press said:
“The GOP's best candidate is Pete Hoekstra, the congressman from Holland who has represented Michigan's conservative 2nd District since 1993. Hoekstra is a Republican's Republican -- staunchly pro-business and anti-abortion; skeptical of government regulation and defensive of state authority over federal imposition. …
Pete “has a creative streak and knows how to stretch a dollar -- useful skills in tight fiscal times that are likely to be with state government for a while. Citing his traditionally penurious Dutch background, Hoekstra is fond of saying his heritage taught him ‘how to make a penny squeal.’ …
“The GOP's best candidate is Pete Hoekstra, the congressman from Holland who has represented Michigan's conservative 2nd District since 1993.But Hoekstra separates himself from other GOP hopefuls in the way he'd approach his agenda.”
Read the full article here.
The Grand Rapids Press said:
“Mr. Hoekstra has shown that he fully absorbed the lessons of his first insurgent campaign: stay in touch with the folks back home. He would be equally responsive to citizens of Michigan as governor. As a lawmaker, Mr. Hoekstra has a solid record of fiscal conservatism, something the state needs more than ever right now. The former Herman Miller executive would seek to create an environment welcoming to business by streamlining regulations and reducing taxes. …
“His record in Congress suggests he would be able to work with Democrats, and wouldn’t hesitate to criticize fellow Republicans if he saw the need. As chair and then ranking Republican of the House Intelligence Committee, Mr. Hoekstra was a vocal critic of President Bush’s attempts to exclude Congress in major intelligence decisions.”
Read the full article here.
The Muskegon Chronicle said:
“Pete Hoekstra of Holland is the candidate with the experience and the background Michigan needs. His 18 years as a Congressman representing West Michigan provided him with the legislative experience a governor needs. He understands the process, he knows how to build a coalition, he’s done it. One of the biggest criticisms of Gov. Jennifer Granholm is not a lack of ideas but the inability to bring them to fruition. …
“Hoekstra’s West Michigan practicality will keep things simple and accountable in the Legislature and throughout government. A straightforward guy who believes government should follow common sense, Hoekstra pledges to hold state officials and employees accountable
“His business experience at Herman Miller enables him to talk the talk with both management and labor. He gets what’s troubling business, and he understands the needs of workers. He also knows the importance of marketing, which Michigan desperately needs.”
Read the full article here.
Let’s keep fighting to the finish!
I want to take a moment to thank you for all of your hard work and support. We could not have done it without you and these newspaper endorsements show that when you run a strong and honest grassroots campaign, there is so much that can be achieved. We have a little over a week left until the August 3rd primary and are so close to victory, but we need your help to put us over the finish line.
We must make sure that we get every voter out to the polls on August third. Every vote matters and we need your help to do it. We now have phone banks running on a daily basis across the state to make sure we contact each voter and explain to them why I am the right candidate with the right ideas to improve the economy in Michigan.
Please join us at the following locations or get a group of friends together and we will send you the materials you need.
We have created e-postcards that you can send to your friends and family. Simply select the card that you want, enter the e-mail addresses and hit send. It is a quick and easy way for us to get the message out!
Also, please send a donation through this secure link of $25, $50 or even $100. Every dollar raised will be used for our positive television ads, so we can drown out the negative ads that are misleading the public.
Our momentum is really rolling now and your support will help Team Hoekstra achieve victory. Please, join me as we make our big push in the final days in order to start getting Michigan back to work!
Remember, Michigan's future begins with us!
Finally, help us congratulate Pete and Diane on their 35th wedding anniversary (July 26) by donating whatever you would like (no matter how small) to the campaign.
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