| Fred Johnson has the best chance in DECADES of turning over the 2nd CD to the Democrats. With no incumbent, Dr. Johnson's impressive run against Pete Hoekstra in 2008 makes it clear he's poised to take a lot more votes this time. He's got the name recognition to build on from last time, too, of course. And there are definite signs this district is a lot bluer than it has been. Barack Obama came within 2000 votes of taking it in '08 and the new voters and volunteers signed up by that campaign are still there. Plus Dr. Johnson is a veteran of the US Marine Corps and teaches US history at Hope College. There's no one better prepared to put those Constitution-waving Teabaggers in their place. Learn more about him. Fred will be live blogging on the Crooks and Liars site from 2 to 3 tomorrow, Saturday, July 10. Check him out. And the kicker -- all the money raised tomorrow will be used to advertise on Michigan blogs. |
