emptywheel: Crazy Pete Hoekstra Chases Jobs from Michigan

by: William Allen Simpson

Wed Dec 16, 2009 at 08:36:41 AM EST

Essential reading, from our own contributor emeritus.

http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/12/15/crazy-pete-hoekstra-throws-hissy-fit-chases-jobs-from-michigan/

UPDATE: Pete's Pilgrimage - A Return to More of the Same from the Mackinac Center's Man

by: Hector Solon

Wed May 13, 2009 at 17:44:28 PM EDT

UPDATE: Hoekstra's Tuesday "Interview" of David Littmann on the Auto Crisis at the Mackinac Center during his day as policy pupil there now posted.

Ramifications from the Senate Bailout vote could last long and run deep

by: LiberalLucy

Mon Dec 15, 2008 at 15:18:23 PM EST

With the entire state seemingly up in arms after last week's flipping of the bird by the Republican U.S. Senate, the fallout got me thinking about what lies ahead for the coming electoral cycle.

Never before have I seen such a complete and total unified reaction from Democrats, independents, media, and even Republicans on one singular state issue. Sure there were a couple exceptions, like those being fed the GOP talking points like mother's milk, but as we so quickly learn in politics, rational logic doesn't necessarily have to apply to all of us. 

With the news this morning that Pete 'Turtlegate' Hoekstra won't seek re-election in two years in the 2nd Congressional District and is still mulling a run for governor (how many years has he been mulling that?) and Markos' thoughts on the subject, it got me thinking. 

How might the ramifications of the Senate Republican vote play out electorally for our state over the next two years?

There aren't any major elections for another two years, but a vote this large that affects essentially an entire state is not likely to be forgotten anytime soon. And the case was cut and dried, so there's no mistaking precisely who the perpetrators are.

Will we see local Republican candidates run against the actions of their congressional party members, or will we see them delicately two-stepping their way through a messy minefield? How are Republican gubernatorial candidates going to handle it without jumping party ship?

CD02: Fred Johnson outlines energy platform

by: Eric B.

Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 11:48:39 AM EDT

Fred Johnson outlines his plans for energy in the Grand Rapids Press.

The first step we must take is to ensure that Washington has leaders who will move beyond old "solutions" and take the initiative in establishing policies that break OPEC's choke-hold on the United States.

We need leaders who understand that clean energy benefits our economy, national security, and our environment.

Because of the state of things on energy policy -- which is a nice way to say that a child could scrawl more responsible, more far reaching plans on the side of a brown bag with a box of crayons -- Johnson manages to strike at a vastly underconsidered point ... energy policy and environmental policy have to go hand-in-hand.

CD02, CD04, CD07: Three Republicans who hate big cats

by: Eric B.

Thu May 22, 2008 at 00:02:02 AM EDT

This is the purpose of a bill that Tim Walberg voted against:

A BILL

To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of rare felid and rare canid populations.

It was Walberg, Peter Hoekstra and, Dave Camp! among Michigan's Congresscritters who voted against this. 

The bill, if you read through it, appropriates money to studying big cats and preserving their habitat, as long as the money is actually available. 

Walberg seats self in the Dim Bulb Caucus

by: Eric B.

Sun Apr 27, 2008 at 10:38:29 AM EDT

Tim Walberg has signed as co-sponsor onto legislation that would repeal last year's law that would effectively replace  old, inefficient incandescent lightbulbs with new efficient ones nationwide.  Rumor has it that Peter Hoekstra has also joined the Dim Bulb Caucus, but that couldn't be confirmed.  This says it so well:

Why is it that Republicans work so hard promote to inefficiency? In government, the push for secret work in the shadows, and lack of accountability to the public. In the physical environment, they work to oppose any effort to make America’s energy system run more smoothly or cleanly.

And

It’s sad that Michelle Bachmann has put her head in the sand, deciding to ignore the larger threats of mercury pollution, the economic impact of energy inefficiency, and the devastating effects that climate change is already having on humanity around the world. What’s even more regrettable, however, is that Michelle Bachmann has convinced 24 other members of the House of Representatives to go along with her scheme to attack the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

Next thing, you can expect Tim Walberg to introduce legislation repealing next year's forced conversion from analog television signals to digital on the grounds that his crappy black-and-white with rabbit ears suits him just fine, thank you vey much.

Not only would the portion of the energy bill Walberg hopes to see repealed mean huge savings in greenhouse gas emissions (through reduced demand for electricity), but also in terms of national security, since it means using less oil.  Also, for consumers ($300 billion through 2030). 

Pete Hoekstra's desire for endless war - Religious crusade or war profiteering?

by: Michigan Girl

Tue Nov 13, 2007 at 12:22:12 PM EST

I've been asking myself a question for quite awhile, "What drives Pete Hoekstra's desire for eternal war?

Is it possible that the infinite statements from Pete Hoekstra (Lying Dutchman MI-02) like this:

"Our nation faces a serious and ongoing threat from radical, militant jihadists. I fear that some believe that by pushing a date certain for withdrawal

"As the radical Islamists themselves have made clear, it will not, and we need to from Iraq we will somehow make the radical jihadist threat just go away.remain engaged to counter this threat."

might have something to do with this little fact:

Before the run-up to the Iraq War the lying Dutchman hadn't received campaign contributions from the Defense industry. However, starting in 2003 that all changed.

In fact, Hoekstra's list of campaign contributors changed a LOT...

Peter Hoekstra and George W. Bush hate children. (UPDATED!)

by: LisainManistee

Wed Oct 03, 2007 at 13:55:30 PM EDT

"Bush cast his veto behind closed doors without any fanfare or news coverage."

We only needed 15 Republicans to change their NAY votes to overrule bush's veto... My Congressman Pete Hoekstra was one of the Republicans in Congress that refused to change his vote. He refused to protect the 23,061 children living in MI-02 without healthcare! Let me repeat that:

PETER HOEKSTRA VOTED AGAINST 23,061 CHILDREN IN MICHIGAN'S 2nd U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT!!!

PETER HOEKSTRA HATES CHILDREN!!!

I will be standing on the corner of River Street and US 31 in Manistee, MI at 6:00pm tonight. I will be the one holding a sign questioning Hoekstra's heartless vote and bush's evil veto. Hopefully, I will not be standing there alone, but I will if I must. I am heartbroken by this veto and Hoekstra's vote.

I've spoken to people about Hoekstra's vote against SCHIP and heard:

So what? I've never even heard of SCHIP before.

And those people are right... Sort of.

It's true that we don't have SCHIP here in Michigan, but we do have MIChild, and MIChild gets funding from the Federal SCHIP program. No SCHIP funding means no MIChild funding.

Does anyone know Kimon Kotos?

by: alsaur

Wed Jun 27, 2007 at 21:51:21 PM EDT

The next I heard or read about him was about a year ago.  He was in Muskegon and had obtained the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat held by Peter Hoekstra.  Hoekstra won the general election in November and I have not heard or read anything about what Kimon is now doing.  Does any reader know where he is and what he is now doing?