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Some thoughts on Tuesday’s election
1. Mike Bishop has no one to blame but himself for losing a Congressional seat held by Republicans for the last 18 years. From the start, his campaign was uninspiring [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Downtown Howell’s newest resident arrived amid great fanfare on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 — the day that would have been his 99th birthday. Greeted by hundreds of people, the larger-than-life [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Momma said there’d be days like this
Days like today are the gods’ gift to the unemployed, for it is on days like this — days rich with light, color and texture — that those of us [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Why does the County GOP hate exercising, vegetables, and Mona Shand?
The mailing that hit homes in the 42nd state House District on Wednesday attacking a Democrat — “paid for by the Livingston County Republican Party with regulated funds,” and “not [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Remembering my dad & Halloween on Washington Street
I sat at the dining room table, stitching together the King Tut toga I had promised my kid for Halloween, when I burst into tears. We bought the Egyptian pharaoh [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Buddy Moorehouse
Has the Livingston County Press & Argus traditionally leaned left or right? Let’s look at the numbers
When it comes to political endorsements, has the Livingston County newspaper historically leaned more toward Democrats or Republicans? There are those who say the Livingston Daily Press & Argus and [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Howell’s Headlee Override: Those who don’t remember the past are doomed to repeat it
Had the 1997 Street Millage in Howell passed, we wouldn’t this day be facing the Howell Headlee Override. Had the 1997 Street Millage in Howell passed, the money it raised [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Tonight’s big candidate forum question: Will the Republicans show up?
My friend Buddy Moorehouse is right. Tonight’s candidate forum, sponsored by The Livingston Post — along with WHMI-93.5 FM, Voter’s Voice, the League of Women Voters of Brighton/Howell, and the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Remembering Dominick Calhoun as we work to combat child abuse
In a perfect world, Dominick Calhoun would today be celebrating his 13th birthday. But his life ended when he was a 4-year-old, beaten to death by his mother’s boyfriend. He [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Former Howell official victorious in housing discrimination lawsuit
I love happy endings. Amy Connolly, who did some really great work in Howell over a decade ago, got a great, big one after nearly three years of “tar and [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Howell’s Headlee Override: What kind of community do we want to live in?
I don’t know why anyone who lives in the City of Howell would vote against the Headlee Override on Nov. 6. If you’re considering a vote against the override, look [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Buddy Moorehouse
If Livingston County’s Democrats don’t win this year, they never will. Here’s why.
Historically, Democrats in Livingston County have been about as successful at winning elections as the Detroit Lions have been at winning Super Bowls. Not that it’s really their fault. Livingston [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Brighton
If Geddis wins, the governor appoints our next judge. What does that mean?
One of the hottest races on the Livingston County ballot in November is for 44th Circuit Court judge, where Dennis Brewer and L. Suzanne Geddis are facing off. While we [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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No Dems included: Brighton chamber says its Meet the Candidates event is for incumbents only
While the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce upcoming Power Luncheon: Meet the Candidates! event looks and sounds just like a candidate forum, it’s really not. That’s according to Pam [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Remembering 9/11: A time to hug our children
It’s hard to believe that 17 years have gone by … I had to see my son. As I stood I the middle of the newsroom Tuesday, watching the second [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Remembering Sen. John McCain’s visit to Livingston County
Sen. John McCain’s visit to Livingston County in January 2008 was exciting. Later that year he would secure the Republican presidential nomination and unleash Sarah Palin on the world; on [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Why did Livingston County Republican Party Facebook page take a swipe at John McCain?
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on May 29, 2018. We are moving it back into current rotation because of today’s news that John McCain is stopping his treatment [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Buddy Moorehouse
A gubernatorial upset? Three bold predictions for the primary election
With Michigan’s primary election coming up on Tuesday (polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.), here are three bold predictions. But first, a couple notes. Livingston County’s hottest [CLICK TO READ MORE]