| Every Monday, while I'm driving around for work, I hear the voice of the newest addition to the Republican field for the 105th District. It's Greg MacMaster, who not only does the weather for one of the northern Michigan Tee Vee stations (7 & 4), but also for WUPS (98.5). (Personal disclaimer: MacMaster's radio forecasts regularly fill me with a murderous rage, but that's only because Monday is my Friday and his information is usually that it's going to be cold, overcast, and probably snowy on my days off.) The official announcement is expected to come on Monday. MacMaster's announcement is not unexpected. Last year, a complaint was filed against MacMaster for campaigning without filing paperwork, and he has been criticized over residency issues. In fact, as has happened with a couple of other candidates in this race, an anonymous hit blog popped up. Those hit blogs are rumored to be connected to the candidacy of Dennis Lennox. MacMaster will enter an already crowded field including Lennox, embattled Cheboygen County Drain Commissioner and general purpose publicity hound; Ken Glasser, Otsego County Commissioner; Tim Boyko, Norwood Township supervisor; and dairy farmer Triston Cole. |
