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Mark Schauer

Former Congressman Considering Bid For Michigan Governor

MLive | Posted 05.15.2013 | Detroit

LANSING, MI -- Former Congressman Mark Schauer likes his current job, has enjoyed spending more time with his family and doesn't particularly miss the...

Michigan's Highest Dem Addresses Plans For 2014 Governor's Race

Posted 01.31.2013 | Detroit

The field of candidates for Michigan's 2014 governor's race is yet be determined, but state Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) has already made it...

Former Lawmaker Gets Pepper Sprayed During Heated Protests

Posted 12.11.2012 | Detroit

As thousands descended on the Michigan's capitol to protest controversial right-to-work legislation passed by the House Tuesday, one former lawmaker f...

GOP Congressional Candidate Tim Walberg: We Could Impeach Obama Over Birth Certificate

Susan J. Demas | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Susan J. Demas

Walberg, who's running for his old seat, said at a town hall event this week that President Obama could be impeached for not showing his birth certificate.

Oil From Michigan Spill Approaches Lake Michigan

Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago

Oil from a pipeline spill in Michigan early this week has been on the move through area waterways in recent days--and some fear that it could enter La...

Michigan Oil Spill Among Largest In Midwest History: Kalamazoo Spill SOAKS Wildlife (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago

As the Gulf Coast deals with the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history, the Midwest is now facing an oil spill of its own. A state of emergen...

Besty Markey, Other Democrats, Tiptoe On Health Care

AP | KRISTEN WYATT | Posted 05.25.2011 | Denver

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — First-term Rep. Betsy Markey is convinced that once people learn what's in President Barack Obama's new health care overha...

Take It Down A Notch, GOP

Susan J. Demas | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Susan J. Demas

There is a suffocating, sweltering mood brewing in our country, like that of the anxious early 1960s; one that has gained safe haven in the Republican Party.

Two More Michigan Congressmen Receive Threatening Calls

Chris Savage | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Chris Savage

Mark Shauer and Bob Bepritis are the second and third Michigan members of Congress reporting threatening calls. The first was Bart Stupak of Michigan's 1st District.

Frank Luntz's Careless Use of Clip Art

Chris Savage | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Chris Savage

In Luntz's directive to Republicans telling them they should put a personal face on small businesses and feature "grand opening" photos, he used a picture of a Democratic member of Congress, Mark Schauer.

MI-07 Rep. Schauer Supports Reconciliation, Decries SCOTUS Decision

Chris Savage | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Chris Savage

Last night, MI-07 Representative Mark Schauer spoke to the 2010 annual membership meeting of the Western Washtenaw Dems. Rep. Schauer is in a tough district for Democrats.

Rep. Schauer Challenged from Left and Right at Town Hall

Chris Savage | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Chris Savage

Schauer, who narrowly defeated the very conservative Tim Walberg in 2008, represents a swing district.

3 U.S Congressmen, 1 Voice: Health Care is a Civil Right

Chris Savage | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Chris Savage

Health care is a right, not a privilege. A struggle as important and epic as the fight for civil rights in this country.

How Sarah Palin and Tea Partiers Are Blowing Up the GOP

Susan J. Demas | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Susan J. Demas

When extremists are a (vocal) minority, reasonable Republicans and independents come out of the woodwork. And the spoils go to the Democrats, who look comparatively sane.

Eyeing A Comeback, Former Rep. Walberg Holds Health Care Town Halls

Chris Savage | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Chris Savage

Although he holds no public office whatsoever, Walberg has been holding health care town hall meetings as he gets ready for a rematch in 2010 against Rep. Schauer.

County Commissioner Brings Swastika Sign To US Rep. Schauer Health Care Rally

Chris Savage | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Chris Savage

"This is how Hitler started out," Duckham said. "First, Obama took over the auto industry, then the banking industry. We don't need him to take over the health care industry."

The Specter Switch: The Downfall of the Democrats?

Susan J. Demas | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Susan J. Demas

Those who forget the fact that America is a moderate country tend to perish.

Pro-Choice Victories in the 2008 Election

Nancy Keenan | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Nancy Keenan

Last night, while standing just a few feet from the podium from which our next pro-choice president spoke, I was overcome with pride and emotion.

Riding Obama's Coattails, Mark Schauer Makes It a Race in Michigan

Chris Savage | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Chris Savage

Obama's strong surge in Michigan, combined with McCain's withdrawal and voters' desire to punish the party in power, is tipping the scales in favor of down-ticket Democrats, whose victories will alter the power balance in Washington.

2008 Michigan CD-07 General Election:
Walberg (R-i) vs Schauer (D)

Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

MI-07: Walberg vs Schauer