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Mon Oct 16, 2006 at 22:49:56 PM EDT
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(Methinks this ought to sit up top just a little longer - promoted by matt)
UPDATE by Matt: Public Sector Consulting's Bill Rustem also picked up on the Guv's good closer - as reported by the DN.
The Governor NAILED IT with her closing statement. She's been criticized in the past (sometimes with justification) for going on too long with policy specifics. But not in that closer. The Governor took it straight to the heart of the matter - as the very last word in the very last debate, no less. Here's what she said:
"I'm somebody who has fought for you - for all citizens - and he is
somebody who has stood on the other side of the things that I have
fought for.
I fought to create jobs here and diversify our economy in
Michigan. He's elminated 1,400 jobs in Michigan when he was CEO of
Amway.
I fought the policies of outsourcing and unfair trade of George Bush.
He's George Bush's...one of their biggest backers and has supported
those unfair trade policies that have hurt us.
I went to Asia to bring home 22 companies, 1,000 jobs and $200 million
in investment. He went to Asia, and invested $200 million to create
thousands of jobs there.
I'm somebody who strongly believes that a woman should have the right
to choose. My opponent strongly believes that that right should be -
that she would be criminalized - a criminal - if she chose that right
even in the case of rape or incest.
I support embryonic stem cell research. He opposes it.
I support public education. He led the voucher movement to take money away from public education.
I'm somebody who believes in health care for all. His health care plan is "get a job."
I'm somebody who believes...I will not gut public safety in order to
fund business tax cuts. He incorporated his subsidiaries in Bermuda to
avoid paying U.S. taxes.
There are vast differences, but I'm going to fight for YOU and for opportunity for all.
We may not all have gotten here on the same boat, but we're in rocky
seas...and we're all in the same boat now. My opponent is an expert
yachtsman. And, I believe that his philosophy - is each man for
himself. But I am the captain of this ship of state...and I will bring
us ALL into port. My philosophy is "all hands on deck."
I ask for your vote on November 7.
Rock solid. That's it. That's what this election is about. |
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