Neither Fieger nor the Democrats have responded to the ads. Spread too thin. Michigan Democrats have priorities aplenty in 1998. First among them, according to party insiders, is maintaining a majority in the state House of Representatives. But in addition to the House, the party has big money needs in the race for governor, attorney general to succeed retiring Frank Kelley, and for a trio of seats on the state Supreme Court.
Attorneys are in the best position to assess judges.
We're very concerned with the court system. Lansing pollster Ed Sarpolus said the Democrats' outlook isn't entirely bleak. Campaign money is also highly poll-sensitive, he said. If October polls show Democratic candidates appear likely to win, they'll have an easier time attracting contributions. And labor unions can still spend unlimited amounts from their treasuries to communicate with members about politics.