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Dear Friends,

A big THANK YOU to all our Saginaw Republicans for all the help during this election season! We made many new friends - many that we only see at election time. We had high hopes of taking a couple of seats in the county, but alas, it was not to be. We even lost one. So rest up friends - 2 yrs is not that far away. If you did not see or rent the movie "2016" - don't worry, it will be unfolding before long.

A reminder to all candidates to pick up your signs at headquarters, 3071 Bay Road. We will be closing the office soon and cannot keep these on hand.

And a note that the newsletter will be irregular from here on out, as the editor will be relaxing a bit now that elections are over.

Message From State GOP Chair Bobby Schostak

[On election] night, a lot of Republicans went to bed with heavy hearts. While the results in the Presidential and some other races weren't what we wanted, there is much in Michigan to be proud of.

I want to begin by thanking our entire Republican team and every candidate who put their name on the ballot on behalf of our party. Especially the grassroots of the party who worked tirelessly for our candidates and our cause. Your hard work produced a Republican firewall that fended off President Obama's momentum and the onslaught of union dollars, and produced victories across Michigan.

I want to congratulate Congressman Dan Benishek, Congressman Justin Amash and Congressman-elect Kerry Bentivolio for defeating Democrats in all three targeted seats. And, I want to congratulate Congressmen Dave Camp, Bill Huizenga, Candice Miller, Mike Rogers, Fred Upton and Tim Walberg for being re-elected and ensuring we send nine Republicans back to Washington in our Congressional delegation. I want to thank Pete Hoekstra for running a strong race for U.S. Senate. Pete has been a tremendous asset and leader within the Republican Party.

The conservative rule of law majority on the Supreme Court was returned due to your hard work and I want to thank Judge Colleen O'Brien for running a strong campaign and congratulate Justice Stephen Markman and Justice Brian Zahra for being re-elected. Republicans retained a strong 59-seat majority in the House - included electing Klint Kesto in the 39th District, which was previously held by Democrats.

Perhaps most importantly, together with Governor Snyder's leadership we stopped Democrats and union bosses from hijacking Michigan's Constitution by defeating Prop. 2 and Prop. 4 - two priorities of union bosses. Union bosses wasted tens of millions of dollars of their members' monies and were resoundingly rejected by voters. Your hard work surpassed expectations, contacting more than 4 million voters, knocking on more than 1 million doors and implementing an absentee voter program that helped our candidates win across Michigan.

I want to thank Governor Mitt Romney and Congressman Paul Ryan for waging a hard fought race. Many here in Michigan know or have grown to know the Romney family, we've fought hard to defend Paul Ryan when Democrats attacked his record, and I ask you to keep them in your thoughts and prayers, and thank them for their service to our country. Lastly, I remain humbled by your hard work and dedication. Your love of our country and commitment to our party's principles has always provided me with strength.

Thank you and God bless,

Bobby Schostak

Debt Ceiling Brilliantly Explained

The federal debt ceiling and "fiscal cliff" of budget cuts and tax hikes is the first big thing Congress has to deal with, not that the election is over. This rather brilliantly cuts thru all the political doublespeak we get. It puts it into a much better perspective.

Lesson # 1:

U.S. Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000
Fed budget: $3,820,000,000,000
New debt: $ 1,650,000,000,000
National debt: $14,271,000,000,000
Recent budget cuts: $ 38,500,000,000

Let's now remove 8 zeros and pretend it's a household budget:

Annual family income: $21,700
Money the family spent: $38,200
New debt on the credit card: $16,500
Outstanding balance on the credit card: $142,710
Total budget cuts so far: $3.85

Got It? OK, now Lesson # 2: Here's another way to look at the Debt Ceiling:
Let's say, You come home from work and find there has been a sewer backup in your neighborhood...and your home has sewage all the way up to your ceilings. What do you think you should do...Raise the ceilings, or pump out the crap?

Saginaw County Republican Women's Club Meeting

The Saginaw County Republican Women's Club will be holding their next meeting on Thursday, November 15th at 11:30am. This will be a combined business meeting and luncheon at Joan Kemerer's home, 7667 Appaloosa Dr., Saginaw. Speaker to be announced. For more information please contact Sandra Kahn.

Election Results

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Well, as you probably know, we didn't do so well this election cycle. Here's a list of winners and losers. Congratulations to the winners and on to 2014!

(details of Saginaw County elections can be found at the Saginaw County Clerk's office )

United States Senator - Pete Hoekstra - lost
4th Congressional District - Dave Camp - WON
5th Congressional District - Jim Slezak - lost

85th Michigan Representative District -Ben Glardon - WON
94th Michigan Representative District - Tim Kelly - WON
95th Michigan Representative District - Jeff Baker - lost

Saginaw County Prosecutor - Matthew Frey - lost
Saginaw County Clerk - James F. Ormsby - lost
Saginaw County Treasurer - Neil Hammerbacher - lost
Saginaw County Commissioner District 1 - Patrick Wurtzel - WON
Saginaw County Commissioner District 2 - Alex Boese - lost
Saginaw County Commissioner District 3 - Kirk Kilpatrick - WON
Saginaw County Commissioner District 4 - Sandra Klopf Lichon - lost
Saginaw County Commissioner District 5 - Jim Theisen - WON
Saginaw County Commissioner District 6 - Ron Sholtz - lost
Saginaw County Commissioner District 7 - Dana Young - lost
Saginaw County Commissioner District 8 - Dennis Krafft - WON
Saginaw County Commissioner District 10 - John J. Milne - lost
Saginaw County Commissioner District 11 - David Bechard - lost

Albee Township Trustee - Juday A. Guymer - lost

Birch Run Township Supervisor - Ray Letterman - WON
Birch Run Township Clerk - Blaike Stafford - lost
Birch Run Township Treasurer - Tara Diberardino - lost
Birch Run Township Trustee - Michael Marr - lost, Pam Moore - WON, Fred Sheridan - WON

Blumfield Township Supervisor - Wesley A. Reinbold - WON
Blumfield Township Clerk - Lisa Roethlisberger - WON
Blumfield Township Treasurer - Sandra J. Daenzer - WON
Blumfield Township Trustee - Eric Frahm - WON, Kenneth Huber - WON

Brady Township Supervisor - Steve K. Kienitz - lost
Brady Township Trustee - Glen Reeves - WON

Brant Township Clerk - Theresa Schroeder - WON
Brant Township Treasurer - Paula J. Cooper - WON
Brant Township Trustee - Barbara Fowler - WON

Bridgeport Township Supervisor - Sean Connors - lost

Carrollton Township Trustee - Timothy Gnatowski - lost

Chapin Township Supervisor - Robb Maynard - WON
Chapin Township Treasurer - Michelle L. Kettler - WON
Chapin Township Trustee - Jason Keck - WON, Brenda Radabaush - WON

Frankenmuth Township Supervisor - Tim Hildner - WON
Frankenmuth Township Clerk - Sandra K. Humpert - WON
Frankenmuth Township Treasurer - Kathy Marshall - WON
Frankenmuth Township Trustee - Thomas Bierlein - WON, Jeff Frahm - WON

Fremont Township Supervisor - Donald LaClair - WON
Fremont Township Clerk - Patricia J. Wesener - WON
Fremont Township Treasurer - Elaine M. Zelinko - WON
Fremont Township Trustee - Richard G. Kushion - WON, Gordon G. Turner - WON

James Township Supervisor - Rhonda M. Hart - lost
James Township Clerk - Thomas J. Dierich - WON
James Township Treasurer - Joanne E. Boehler - WON
James Township Trustee - Kathy A. Hoeppner - WON
James Township Parks & Recreation Commission - Shari Lynn Avila - WON, Sarah Johnson - WON, Jessica L. Taylor - WON

Jonesfield Township Supervisor - Larry P. Fleming - WON
Jonesfield Township Clerk - Rochelle Siler - WON
Jonesfield Township Treasurer - Mildred M. Parker - WON
Jonesfield Township Trustee - Julie A. Foye - WON, Larry Tibbits - WON

Kochville Township Supervisor - Kenneth Bayne - lost
Kochville Township Treasurer - Lyle Brewster - WON
Kochville Township Trustee - Edward Thon - WON

Lakefield Township Supervisor - Terry T. Crevia - WON
Lakefield Township Clerk - Barbara A. Reist - WON
Lakefield Township Treasurer - Mary Lou Fischer - WON
Lakefield Township Trustee - Donald F. Rohn, Jr. - WON

Maple Grove Township Trustee - Ralph Krupp - lost

Marion Township Supervisor - Ray Sholtz - WON
Marion Township Clerk - Seth T. Goschka - WON
Marion Township Treasurer - Heidi S. Behnke - WON
Marion Township Trustee - Brad Becker - WON

Richland Township Supervisor - Brian R. Frederick - WON
Richland Township Clerk - Joel Wardin - WON
Richland Township Treasurer - Daniel R. Preuss - WON
Richland Township Trustee - David B. Earley - WON, Susan K. Neuenfeldt - WON
Richland Township Park Board - Lisa Smith Hagarty - WON, Mark Hingston - WON, Chuck Koons - WON, Virginia A. Lisik - WON, Dana Preuss - WON, James W. Schultz - WON, Ann Marie L. Wudel - WON

Saginaw Township Clerk - Shirley Wazny - WON
Saginaw Township Treasurer - Steven G. Gerhardt - WON
Saginaw Township Trustee - Florence P. Connolly - WON, Jon R. Howell - WON, James S. Kelly - WON, Matthew Starke - lost
Saginaw Township Parks & Recreation Commission - David J. Biver - WON, Jack Cleveland - WON, Lawrence V. Patterson - WON

Spaulding Township Clerk - Richard E. Leach - WON

St. Charles Township Supervisor - Lawrence J. Mahoney - WON
St. Charles Township Treasurer - Anna Marie Loubert - lost
St. Charles Township Trustee - Ann Buck - lost, Stephanie Cervini - lost

Swan Creek Township Treasurer - Thomas A. Krzeszewski - WON

Taymouth Township Trustee - Steve Sawyer - lost

Thomas Township Supervisor - Robert A. Weise - WON
Thomas Township Clerk - Edward Brosofski - WON
Thomas Township Treasurer - Vern Weber - WON
Thomas Township Trustee - Thomas Radewahn - WON, Ellen Ryder-Petre - WON, Michael Thayer - WON, Chris Thompson - WON
Thomas Township Parks & Recreation Commission - Angela Meatte Alworden - WON, Scott Branch - WON, Craig J. Monahan - WON, Bryan G. Mrozinski - WON, Carly Rusch - WON, Dean A. Rusch - WON

Tittabawassee Township Supervisor - Rick Hayes - WON
Tittabawassee Township Treasurer - Tracy L. Reimus - WON
Tittabawassee Township Trustee - Tom Forsberg - WON, Thomas N. Metiva - WON, Carl W. Neuenfeldt - WON, Paul S. Vasold - WON

Zilwaukee Township Supervisor - Scott Clark - WON
Zilwaukee Township Clerk - Patricia Bradt - WON
Zilwaukee Township Treasurer - Kristin M. Schanck - WON
Zilwaukee Township Trustee - Catherine VanBlarcom - WON

Michigan State Board of Trustees - 2 Openings:

Melanie Foster - lost

Jeff Sakwa - lost

Wayne State Board of Governors - 2 Openings:

Michael J. Busuito - lost

Satish B. Jasti - lost

University of Michigan Board of Regents - 2 Openings:

Dan Horning - lost

Rob Steele - lost

Michigan Board of Education - 2 Openings:

Todd Courser - lost

Melanie Kurdys - lost

Non-partisan ballot candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court, supported by the Republican Party:

Incumbent Running for Full Term - Stephen Markman - WON
Incumbent Running for to fulfill Partial Term - Brian Zahra - WON
Non-Incumbent Running for Full Term - Colleen O'Brien - lost

The Republican mission seeks to maintain a strong defense, encourage individual achievement and liberty through the free enterprise system, and strengthen families. If you would like to help us move the area and the country towards these goals, please consider donating to the Saginaw County Republican Committee. Every donation, no matter how large or small, will help ensure that we can find and elect people to work for those goals. You can do so by mail to PO BOX 6653, Saginaw, MI 48608 or on the web at www.saginawcountygop.com.

Sincerely,

Helene Wiltse, Chair, Saginaw County Republican Party
Donald Dale Milne, newsletter editor

In This Issue

Message From State GOP Chair

Debt Ceiling Brilliantly Explained

Saginaw County Republican Women's Club Meeting

Election Results

Quick Links

Saginaw County Young Republicans

NEW Saginaw Republicans Website

Saginaw Republicans on Facebook

Helene Wiltse, Chair

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