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Santorum: Grosse Pointe Students Future Leaders

Ex-Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum got a standing ovation from 1,000 students at Grosse Pointe South High School.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/24

Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (credit:  Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, File)

Santorum Expands Plan For Grosse Pointe Farms Visit

The former GOP Presidential candidate will now spend more time at a local school after his appearance had, at one point, been canceled.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/22

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 29:  Former First Lady Barbara Bush watches the play on day two of the Afternoon Four-Ball Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 29, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Barbara Bush Brings Literacy Effort To Detroit

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy will introduce a baby journal in Michigan aimed at new moms that will be given at hospitals called “Love, Read, Learn.”

CBS Detroit–2013/04/08

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GOP Committeeman Under Fire Over Anti-Gay Facebook Post

A group of young Republican activists are calling for the resignation of Michigan’s Republican National Committeeman over a Facebook post concerning gays and lesbians.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/28

L) Mark Brewer sits with his dad just before stepping out of the DPC race. (WWJ/Kathryn Larson)

Brewer Withdraws Amid Democratic Struggle For Party Chair

There is a flurry of activity at Cobo Center, as two Democratic party members battle for the chairman’s seat.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/23

John Boehner

Opinion: GOP Too Extreme

More than a month after the election, things continue to get worse for the GOP brand. The lead Republican spokesperson during the fiscal cliff negotiations, House Speaker John Boehner, has a 34 percent approval rating. President Obama has a 54 percent approval rating.

2012/12/20

Dick Armey

Opinion: Amazing ‘Stupid Things’

Former House Republican Leader Dick Armey criticized GOP candidates for saying “stupid things,” but here is one problem: The 2012 candidates were talking about Republican policy.

2012/12/11

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) (Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images)

Opinion: ‘I’m Not A Scientist, Man’ And The GOP’s War On Reason

If Republicans, as a political party, continue this hostility toward science then they do not understand the driving force that science and innovation play in our economy. It also is another proof point in the case that Democrats made about Republican math not adding up.

2012/11/20

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Opinion: Chris Christie Is In The Wrong Business

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is obviously in the wrong business. He is becoming more of a television celebrity by the minute and getting much better reviews as a television performer than as governor.

2012/11/20

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Opinion: Elections Have Consequences

The day after the voters spoke in our democracy, Republicans sought to set aside the results and focus on winning next time. It is not just a losing proposition for Republicans, it is a losing proposition for America.

2012/11/09

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