Gov. Rick Snyder took to the Michigan Chronicle's "Pancakes and Politics" stage at the second forum of the 2014 season as the sold out audience of over 400 who heard the state's top elected leader discuss the city of Detroit, the Emergency Manager, education, his game plan for the state and thoughts of his political future during the far ranging conversation.
The event was moderated by Carol Cain, Emmy winning senior producer/host of CBS 62's Michigan Matters." CBS 62 is a media partner with the Chronicle of the annual spring time series as is WWJ Newsradio 950.
You can hear what Cain, Senior Editor Bankole Thompson, Democratic Party Chair Lon Johnson, Republican Party Chair Bobby Schostak, WW Group President and CEO Florine Mark, MBMPA Founder Ed Deeb asked the governor which caused some applause, some hisses and a few laughs.
Tom Canedo, vice president and general manger of CBS 62/CW 50, shown with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, and Carol Cain at the Michigan Chronicle's "Pancakes and Politics' forum held this week. CBS 62 has been a media sponsor along with WWJ Newsradio 950 of the Chronicle's iconic spring time community event since it was launched nine years ago. "Pancakes and Politics" will air as a special "Michigan Matters" this Sunday at 11:30 am on CBS 62. (credit: Michigan Chronicle)courtesy, PancLon Johnson, chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, with Carol Cain, senior producer/host of CBS 62's "Michigan Matters," at the Michigan Chronicle's "Pancakes and Politics" forum sponsored by the paper.
Johnson asked Gov. Rick Synder, who appeared the second "Pancakes and Politics" forum, about the $41 million furniture contract facilitated by Snyder's cousin. See that question and more during a special "Michigan Matters" airing 11:30 am Sunday on CBS 62.
(credit: Paul Pytlowany/CBS 62)Florine Mark, president and CEO of WW Group, with Carol Cain, senior producer/host CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" at the Michigan Chronicle's "Pancakes and Politics" forum this week at the DAC featuring Gov. Rick Snyder. Florine asked the Governor about dealing with the state's growing problem of obesity and health. As is her hallmark, Florine wanted to know from the state's leader what Weight Watchers could do to help the cause and help more Michiganians get healthier. The "Pancakes and Politics" forum will air this Sunday at 11:30 am Sunday on CBS 62. (credit: Paul Pytlowany/CBS 62)Bobby Schostak, chairman of Michigan GOP, asks Gov Rick Snyder about his track record as the state's highest elected leader at the Michigan Chronilce's "Pancakes and Politics" held at the DAC. The sold out forum garnered headlines as the governor talked about Detroit, education and his own political future. Schostak appears in the photo with Carol Cain, senior producer/host of "Michigan Matters" who moderated the Chronicle's forum. It will appear as a special "Michigan Matters" this coming Sunday 11:30 am on CBS 62. (credit: Paul Pytlowany/CBS 62)Bankole Thompson, senior editor of Michigan Chronicle, asks Gov. Rick Snyder about Detroit and the Emergency Manager at the second "Pancakes and Politics" forum of the 2014 season at the DAC, Snyder gave an updated time line on the future of the EM And Detroit.Thompson appeared with Carol Cain of "Michigan Matters" to pose questions. You can watch it this Sunday when a special "Michigan Matters" showcasing the Michigan Chronicle's "Pancakes and Politics" airs 11:30 am on CBS 62. (credit: Paul Pytlowany/CBS 62)Nancy Cain, longtime public relations manager for AAA Michigan who just retired, with Gov. Rick Snyder and her little sister, Carol Cain, at the "Pancakes and Politics" forum held at the DAC on Monday. The sellout event had a standing room crowd of 400 who listened to the state's top elected officlal talk about the region. The next "Pancakes" is May 15 at the DAC when the CEOs take to the stage. (credit: Michigan Chronicle)Michigan Chronicle Publisher and Real Times Media CEO Hiram Jackson with Gov. Rick Snyder and Carol Cain at "Pancakes and Politics" at the DAC this week. Jackson launched the spring time speakers forum nine years ago and it has become a marquee event of the region each year. CBS 62 and WWJ Newsradio 950 have been media sponsors since it began. (credit: Michigan Chronicle)Gov. Rick Snyder talks with members of Jack & Jill at "Pancakes and Politics". The local chapter of the national organization made up of young African American who were were among the 400 people gathered at the DAC this week to listen to him speak about Detroit, the future of Michigan and more. (credit: Michigan Chronicle)Gov. Rick Snyder talks with members of Jack & Jill at "Pancakes and Politics". The local chapter of the national organization made up of young African American who were were among the 400 people gathered at the DAC this week to listen to him speak about Detroit, the future of Michigan and more. (credit: Michigan Chronicle)
The third "Pancakes and Politics" forum will be held on Thursday, May 15 at the DAC when it's the CEOs turn to take to the stage. Panelists include: Rick DeVor, of PNC Bank, Dr. William Pickard, of Global Automotive Alliance, Nancy Schlichting, of Henry Ford Health System, and David Cotton of Meridian Health.
You can watch highlights of the Michigan Chronicle's "Pancakes and Politics" featuring Gov. Snyder as a special "Michigan Matters" airing 11:30 am this coming Sunday only on CBS 62.
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