MI-09: AFL-CIO Endorses Gary Peters

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Wednesday September 19, 2007 · 12:56 PM PDT

2007/09/19 · 12:56

(From the PetersForCongress blog, add it to your RSS reader!)

Today Peters for Congress is proud to announce the support and endorsement of the AFL-CIO! The Michigan AFL-CIO represents over 1 million members. Today's endorsement is the earliest the union has ever endorsed a Congressional candidate, with the election still over a year away.

The state's premier labor federation put their full confidence behind Gary Peters as the candidate to send to Congress from the 9th Distrct. As our Representative Gary Peters will protect our values.

"For too long, Oakland County families have gone without a strong voice that will put our jobs first. Gary knows Michigan working men and women can compete with anyone in the world - and he'll bring positive change that's good for jobs and for our working families."
- Mark Gaffney, President AFL-CIO

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Thursday August 30, 2007 · 4:49 PM PDT

2007/08/30 · 16:49

August 30 -- Congressional candidate and Central Michigan University professor Gary Peters (D-Oakland County) has joined the social-networking website Facebook.
-The Peters Report
www.petersreport.blogspot.com

Here we go again...."The Peters Report" is trying to create controversy where there is none. Blinded by partisanship they have been tracking and criticizing Gary Peters' every move.

Gary Peters is currently serving as the Griffin Chair of American Government at Central Michigan University. Previous Griffin Chairs have maintained other employment. School officials and Senator Griffin, the chair's namesake, have all welcomed Gary as Griffin Chair. It is worth noting that Senator Griffin is a Republican, and a former member of Congress from the 9th District.

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Monday August 13, 2007 · 9:09 AM PDT

2007/08/13 · 09:09

"Gary Peters? He looks like a %$@#ing Republican!" That was the first thing a colleague of mine said when we got to Gary Peters. We were discussing possible candidates for MI-09, even though it was just weeks after the '06 election. It seems like that was yesterday, but the excitement of the '08 Election is already upon us!

These past few days have seen some spirited disagreements about the future of the 9th district. From whether Nancy Skinner should give it another go, to whether it was appropriate to protest at the Congressman’s home. Surely we can all agree we are only so restless and excited about the 9th because this is the year it will flip.

After last year’s heart breaking loss, it wasn’t long before the thoughts of many, myself included, wandered to speculating who would run in ’08.

Could Nancy Skinner take it in her 2nd try?... Jump the fold to read more!

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Saturday August 11, 2007 · 6:19 PM PDT

2007/08/11 · 18:19

One week ago I attended Yearly Kos along with Gary Peters. A lot has happened in a week!

Gary announced he will run for Congress in MI-09, challenging Joe Knollenberg

Clearly this has been a thrilling week, but I want to recap what we did at Yearly Kos. Read More

MI-09: MichDemParty Chairman on Gary Peters

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Friday August 10, 2007 · 9:38 AM PDT

2007/08/10 · 09:38

Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer was asked "What makes Gary Peters qualified to face Joe Knollenberg?" in his latest video blog.

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Thursday August 09, 2007 · 11:53 AM PDT

2007/08/09 · 11:53

Days after announcing he will for Congress, Gary Peters finds himself in the crosshairs of some Republican Bloggers. They are scared that MI-09 will be in play this year, and they are rallying support for Joe Knollenberg.

Less than a week after attending Yearly Kos, Gary is asking for the support of the netroots. We need to show the Republican bloggers that we will stand behind our Democratic candidates!

Can you contribute $9 for the 9th District?

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Wednesday August 08, 2007 · 12:37 PM PDT

2007/08/08 · 12:37

If the first day of the campaign is any indication, Gary Peters for Congress will make a change.

In the Detroit Free Press the DCCC says Knollenberg has "every reason to fear a strong candidacy from Gary Peters"
Today's Oakland Press quotes Gary as saying this race will be the "number one in the state"
Talking Points Memo Election Central covered the announcement, highlighting Gary's experience as a Lt. Commander and SEABEE combat specialist.

Jump below the fold for EVEN MORE press coverage about Gary. This campaign is creating a real grassroots movement, and fighting for progressive values.

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Tuesday August 07, 2007 · 7:41 AM PDT

2007/08/07 · 07:41

"A public servant with a record of fiscal discipline, Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Township) today announced he will run for Congress in 2008, pledging to fight outsourcing, help strengthen the economy and resolve the war in Iraq." It’s official! Days after Joe Knollenberg made the announcement for him, Peters enters the race. It’s no wonder Knollenberg felt the need to attack. Gary has an extensive track record of fighting for progressive issues as a State Senator.

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Monday July 30, 2007 · 6:34 PM PDT

2007/07/30 · 18:34

By: Jordan Wells and Kevin Hrit – (Disclosure: Jordan worked as Nancy Skinner’s Online Outreach Organizer in 2006. Kevin worked as Nancy Skinner’s Field Director in 2006, and crunched numbers for Practical Political Consulting in Lansing.)

Michigan’s 9th Congressional District will be one of the top targeted races for 2008. The DCCC has already aired ads exposing Knollenberg’s awful record on veterans. Knollenberg is under fire from citizen action groups, and has been constantly bashed in letters to the editor throughout the district. Knollenberg is beatable. He narrowly won the ’06 election with 51% of the vote, and has 15% less money now than he did this time that cycle.

It appears the 9th District has undergone a sudden blue trend. However the Democratic base in the district has been growing steadily for the last eight years. Despite the growing Democratic base, Joe Knollenberg continues to cruise to electoral success versus weak challengers.

Jump below the fold for an extremely detailed analysis of the numbers from the 9th District.

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Thursday June 28, 2007 · 9:31 PM PDT

2007/06/28 · 21:31

(Crossposted at MichiganLiberal)

The DCCC blog "The Stakeholder" reports that they will be running ads in 14 competitive districts over Independence day. Beginning Monday, be on the lookout for this blitz in the 9th!

Joe Knollenberg, who won with only 51% of the the vote last year, is being targeted for his awful voting record on the military. Besides being a supporter of the "surge", Knollenberg has voted to cut veterans benefits by $ 15 billion...including "cuts to disability benefit payments to former soldiers and reductions in money for GI bill benefits and health care."

9th district voters do not support these policies! It is excellent to see the DCCC working to bring light to Joe's record.

Attention from the DCCC, as well as rumors that former State Senator Gary Peters will enter the race certainly indicate the 9th will be the district to watch in Michigan as we look to expand our lead in the House!

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Saturday May 19, 2007 · 10:00 AM PDT

2007/05/19 · 10:00

Michigan's 9th District is ripe for the taking. That was the sentiment at this morning 9th Congressional District Breakfast, which featured many prominent speakers including Senator Carl Levin. Those who followed my work in MI-09 last year know we came extremely close to defeating JoeKnollenberg last year, within 5%- a real election night surprise! However after this morning's meeting, I am confident that in 2008 we will finally send a Democrat to represent us.

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Tuesday November 14, 2006 · 5:57 PM PST

2006/11/14 · 17:57

It was a long and well fought campaign. A huge Skinner for Congress THANK YOU to all the volunteers and supporters.

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 9TH DISTRICT
Joe Knollenberg 51.53% 142,279 Votes
Nancy Skinner 46.23% 127,651 Votes

Keep the pressure on Knollenberg. Your efforts were noticed!

Special thanks to everyone who sent money via ActBlue! You guys helped us raise over $118,000 online...and triple thanks to anyone who sent using my refcode, giving me all kinds of bragging rights at the office ;) Read More

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