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MDP to Hold Endorsement Convention in March for Supreme Court, State Education BoardsLANSING – The Michigan Democratic Party will hold an Endorsement Convention on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Delegates will endorse three candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court and eight candidates for statewide Education Boards.
“This is a great opportunity for candidates to introduce themselves to Democratic activists from around the state and begin meeting the voters,” MDP Chair Mark Brewer said. “For our activists, it is a great way to kick off the 2012 campaign where are goals are to re-elect President Obama and Sen. Stabenow, add to the Democratic Congressional Delegation, and take back both the State House and the State Supreme Court.”
“The Michigan Supreme Court is one of the most blatantly partisan courts in the country,” added Brewer. “The Court continues to rule in favor of corporations, insurance companies, oil companies, and drug companies over victims. I’m confident that whomever we endorse on March 10th can help us take back the Court for the people in 2012.”
In order to be eligible to vote at the Convention, delegates must be members of the Michigan Democratic Party at least 30 days in advance, or by February 9, 2012.
In the Endorsement Convention Newsletter:
Endorsement Convention Agenda - make sure you know where you need to be and when ahead of time by checking the agenda for the 2012 Endorsement Convention.
MDP Membership Form - in order to vote at the 2012 Endorsement Convention, you need to be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party at least 30 days before the event. Check your MDP Membership Expiration Date on your membership card, and if your membership expires before the deadline of February 9th 2012, you can either renew online by clicking here, or you can download, complete and return this membership form.
If you have questions about your membership, please email membership@michigandems.com or call (517) 371-5410. Precinct delegates, elected officials & candidates can become members until March 10, 2012.
Take Back the Michigan Supreme Court in November - There are three seats up for grabs on the Michigan Supreme Court in November. Two seats are currently held by Republican Justices, Stephen Markman and Brian Zahra, who are up for re-election, and one vacant seat - currently held by Democratic-nominated Justice Marilyn Kelly.
Our goal in 2012 is to win all three seats and put an end to one of the most blatantly partisan courts in the country. Markman, Zahra, and their Republican colleagues have continuously ruled in favor of major corporations, polluters, oil companies, insurance companies, drug companies, and big banks over victims.
It's time we make the Court work for the people again. It's time for justice. We can't let the special interests continue to control Michigan. The Court should be protecting employees assaulted in the workplace, holding polluters accountable when they damage Michigan's environment, stopping big banks from illegally seizing people's homes, and standing up for victims of drug companies and insurance companies.
But victims don't get a fair shake under this Court. The Court rules for the special interests that fund their campaigns. Help us put a stop to it in November.
Help us take back the Michigan Supreme Court and restore justice for all in Michigan.
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