Grassroots power is the key to success as the face of Michigan politics changes in coming years and Michigan voters choose a successor to Governor John Engler. The unprecedented effort and dedication put forth by MTLA members and staffs in support of MTLA s three endorsed candidates for the state Supreme Court marks an important and historic turning point in the evolution of MTLA s political power to a broadly-based grassroots political force. In combination with MTLA s traditional fundraising prowess, the organization s newfound grassroots power makes it an even more potent force shaping Michigan politics as the post-Engler era nears.
Grassroots power is the key to success as the face of Michigan politics changes in coming years.
I would like to personally thank every staff person, attorney, friend and family member who took time from their busy schedules to work a precinct or a poll. We had more than 1,000 volunteers out at polling places on Election Day greeting voters. U.S. Senator Carl Levin, the State Senate and House, and two Supreme Court seats will also be on the ballot in two years. In addition to the first real opportunity to have a Governor s race without an incumbent in more than a decade, there are other reasons for optimism in 2002, Olsman said. Despite their loss at the polls, our three candidates for the Supreme Court, Marietta Robinson, Wayne County Circuit Judge Edward Thomas and Appeals Court Judge E. Thomas Fitzgerald distinguished themselves by raising a record amount of contributions for Democratic court candidates and by standing up for Michigan s working families.