While signing copies of his latest political text – Revolt! – Dick Morris opined on the intriguing 2012 Senate election in a swing state.
I awaited a chance to chat with the Fox News pundit at the Faith & Freedom Coalition Conference. Here’s what we discussed:
The Other Side (TOS): Who should run for U. S. Senate in Michigan?
Dick Morris (DM): Against Debbie Stabenow? I like Rob Steele. He’s got Tea Party support.
TOS: Alright, the guy from Ann Arbor. What about former Governor John Engler? He’s popular and has strong name recognition.
DM: Yes, but I don’t think he’ll run. He’s been living out-of-state for some time. Doubt he wants to.
TOS: Thanks for your time.
DM: Sure. Remember to fight that bridge!
(The bridge that Morris references is DRIC, the controversial public-private project being pushed by Governor Rick Snyder.)
As the days, weeks, and months pass, a set of capable candidates will emerge. Perhaps Dick’s pick, Dr. Steele, who waged a spirited campaign against the longest-serving Congressman in history last fall, will toss his hat into the ring. A couple of Tea Party-backed Republicans have declared to date.
Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, has been dubbed the ‘most liberal’ member of the U. S. Senate. Having been in Washington for 15 years, Ingham County’s own is a career politician; she was first elected to public office in 1979. It’s about time for an early retirement!
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