Michigan Primary

What You Told Us About Your Vote In The Michigan Primary

Future voter, by flickr user robertDouglass

The Michigan primary already seems like old news. The vote happened two days ago, and the national media moved on immediately afterward, though the victor in Michigan’s race is still somewhat contestable.

On Tuesday, we asked you to tell us why you voted the way you did in the Michigan primary. We got quite a few responses, including some strong support for Ron Paul, who came in third in the primary.

Here is a sampling of what you told us: Continue reading →

FILED UNDER: Communities, Politics, GOP primary, Michigan primary, Primary, Romney, Ron Paul, Santorum

February 28, 2012 | 8:33 AM | By Dustin Dwyer

Midwest Memo: High Speed Ohio, Bailout Opinions And Gov. Walker’s Decision

Manufacturing promises Reuters asks economists whether the new political focus on manufacturing will actually create jobs. The answer is, basically, no.

Driving downloads The state of Ohio is spending $10 million to increase its broadband internet speeds tenfold between colleges and universities.

It’s over After 13 weeks, the Cooper Tire lockout in Findlay Ohio is finally over. The Toledo Blade reports that workers approved a new five-year contract yesterday. They could be back in the plant later this week.

Split opinions Yesterday, we asked “Who gets credit for the bailout?“ Meanwhile, the BBC looked into why opinions of the auto industry bailout are split, even in Michigan.

Want to become a landlord? The federal government has a new plan to auction off foreclosed homes owned by Fannie Mae and turn them into rental homes. Chicago is one of the first cities where it will happen.

Ready for a recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has decided not to challenge any of the 1 million recall signatures filed against him. That means the recall election will almost certainly move forward.

Something fishy The US Supreme Court once again declined to weigh in on the debate over what to do about Asian Carp. Partner station WBEZ has the story.

UAW speech President Obama will give a speech to UAW members at a conference in Washington this morning. The event starts at 11:45, and you can watch it live here.

Big day There’s something going on in Michigan today. What was it? Maybe Michigan Radio can help.

FILED UNDER: Midwest Memo, Asian Carp, bailout, BBC, Cooper Tire, Fannie Mae, Michigan primary, Ohio, Primary, recall, Scott Walker

February 27, 2012 | 12:00 PM | By Micki Maynard

POLL: Who Gets Credit For The Auto Bailout?

The auto bailout has become a hot button in the Michigan Republican primary. Now, tell us: who should get the most credit?

FILED UNDER: Government, Industry, Politics, auto bailout, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Michigan primary, Mitt Romney, poll, Republican, UAW

February 17, 2012 | 12:34 PM | By Micki Maynard

Welcome, Political Reporters! Your How-To Guide for Midwest Primary Stories

First, Changing Gears brought you a handy guide to making a hard-scrabble documentary about Detroit. Now, we’re welcoming the flocks of political reporters who are descending on the Midwest with our How-To Guide For Midwest Primary Stories.

Photo via Greentech.com

We’re dividing this into two parts: Michigan, which holds its primary on Feb. 28, and Ohio, which is part of Super Tuesday. Save it for this fall, because you can do these stories all over again!

Today, we’ll tackle the Great Lakes State.

Michigan

It’s possible to cover the Michigan primary by staying within 60 miles of Detroit. Why drive farther than you have to?

Here are suggestions that barely require you to move from your room at the Marriott in the Renaissance Center or the Westin Book Cadillac (or the Holiday Inn Express, if your news organization is on a tight budget):

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