Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem wonder if Macomb County Commissioner Carey Torrice can weather her legal woes. Detroit political consultant Sam Riddle charged with assault of former state representative Mary Waters.  Most to least liberal members of the Michigan House of Representatives according to Inside Michigan Politics.  Joe and Joe review the year in politics and predict who is in and out in 2010.
 
Show notes:
Verdict harms Torrice
Sam Riddle's bond to be reviewed - Assault charges prompt hearing
Three Democrats Tie for 'Most Liberal' State House Members in 2009; Genetski (R-Saugatuck) is 'Most Conservative'

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss the legislature and the "Race for the Top" bill.  Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero joins Joe and Joe to discuss a possible run for governor. John Cherry campaign in turmoil? Is it ever good to eliminate judges in your county? State Rep. Mike Simpson passes away. Will Oakland GOP Chair David Law step down when he runs for state senate? Plus, a listener finally sends in an audio file! 
 
Show notes:
School reforms passing MI Legislature
Virg for Governor?
Lt. Gov. John Cherry's campaign manager to leave
Sanborn rejects proposal to slice two judge seats
RIP, State Representative Mike Simpson
Oakland County GOP - David Law - Chairman


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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem opine on the Blanchard/Bernero phone call flap. Is Andy Dillon able to beat John Cherry in Democratic primary for governor? GOP candidates pull out of straw polls. Rick Michigan sets fund-raising goals very low. State Representative Paul Scott, Secretary of State candidate or what? Rick Jones demands end to taxpayer funded Sherpa for First Gentleman Dan Mulhern. What does the future hold for Wayne County Commission Chair Ed Boike?
 
Show notes:
Virg for Governor?
TIM SKUBICK: Can House speaker muster up enough support for higher office?
GOP candidates: We're done with straw polls
Stand up to Special Interests. Help Us Raise $20K in 20 Days.
Paul Scott - The Candidate
JONES: CLOSE TAXPAYER-FUNDED OFFICE OF GOVERNOR'S SPOUSE
District 15 Commissioner - Edward A. Boike, Jr.

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem interview pollster Dennis Denno about recent controversial poll in race for governor. Denno also discusses polling in Macomb County suggesting former Prosecutor Carl Marlinga may be poised for a comeback. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero considers seeking Democratic nomination for governor. Mike Cox weathers Manoogian Mansion flap in poll. Rick Michigan continues to rack up straw poll victories.
 
Show notes:
Can Candidates for MI Governor Shake Negative Perceptions?
Marlinga eyes state Senate
Lansing mayor mulls run for governor
Poll: Cox leading race for governor
Rick Snyder Wins Oakland County GOP Straw Poll!

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem talk about Michigan state senate races with blogger Peter Bratt. Conservative blogger Chetly Zarko discusses election results and citizen journalism project. Just who is sending greetings from Argentina? The Two Guys make news after the last podcast. Is there a major shakeup in the Rick Michigan campaign.

Show notes:
West Michigan Rising
Outside Lansing
Charles Pugh To Lead New Detroit City Council
Jason Vorva Blog
Two Joes: Dillon announcement expected soon
Rick Snyder for Michigan
MASTERMIND: Jake Suski

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem share their disgust with the new Rick Michigan "inspired" song Our Lady Michigan. What are the political ramifications of major Republican donors "loaning" money to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick? Final polling for the Detroit City Council races. DiSano and Munem admire their own performances on WDIV news. Munem's dog Puck makes his picks for Detroit City Council. Is the party over for Andy Dillon and Mike Bishop after tax agreements fall apart?

Show notes:
Our Lady Michigan
Business leaders loaned $240,000 to Kwame Kilpatrick after he left jail
Detroit City Council poll bakeoff!
Two Guys Named Joe on Detroit's Local 4 discussing City Council races
Insider: Forecasting goes to dogs
Despite strange end to budget battle, Dillon, Bishop friendly

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss statewide and Detroit polling with EPIC-MRA President Bernie Porn.

Show notes:
EPIC-MRA

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss the impact of Central Michigan University student Vanessa Oblinger's campaign tricks has on the Rick Michigan campaign. Senator Mike Bishop is very upset about robo-calls prompting constituent calls to his home. Speaker Andy Dillon admits that the budget battle is "an embarrassment" to state. Rocky Raczkowski throws hat into ring for congress despite legal problems.

Show notes:
Investigation into Saranac woman's blog
Senate Majority Leader Michael Bishop, R-Rochester
WEST BLOOMFIELD: Dillon: Budget battle is an embarrassment
Rocky Raczkowski for Congress - 9th District (MI)

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss the competence of Rick Michigan's spokesman Jake Suski after he calls Munem a "bottom feeder" and a "slug" in the media. Budget battle continues to have implications for 2010 campaigns. Are the current budget problems a result of term limits in Michigan. Legislators attempt to extend bar hours, unaware they will be blamed for any drunk driving deaths in the election next year. Michigan GOP Mackinac event continues to make news two weeks after the fact. TGNJ receive listener feedback from Chetley Zarko. Senator Whitmer files for Democratic nomination for Attorney General.

Show notes:

Rick Michigan Contract
We haven't heard last of budget - Funding for schools, business tax credits remain unresolved
Effects of term limits in Michigan: bureaucrats with more power.
State could extend bar hours - Plan may generate $13.6 million, concerns
Underage drinking at Mackinac causes problems for GOP
Outside Lansing.com
Whitmer files paperwork for attorney general run

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss Rick Michigan's big straw poll "win" in Republican Mackinac Island event. How the budget problems in Lansing may impact house leadership. Legislators interact with their constituencies. Macomb County Commissioners war over "Legally Blonde 2" movie poster.

Show notes:
Snyder is winner in Mackinac straw poll
Rick Michigan Contract
Rick Michigan supporter on Mackinac Island
Rick for Michigan
Brief Michigan shutdown ends, interim budget OK'd
Lawmakers Join College Students in Fighting to Protect Michigan Promise
State Representative Paul Scott
Torrice battles Gieleghem, now, in future

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem interview Eric Baerren of MichiganLiberal.com. They discuss the importance of blogging to Michigan politics, the state budget crisis, and Duff beer.

Show notes:
Michigan Liberal: Michigan Politics & Elections Blog
RightMichigan.com Collaborative Media for the Masses
OutsideLansing.com

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem interview Leon Drolet, leader of the Michigan Taxpayers Alliance, about: the Republican gubernatorial debate flap, the Michigan tea party movement,  and the state budget mess. Recall against State Rep. Talib (D-Detroit) fails. Can Nigerian internet bank transfers help the state budget mess?

Show notes:
Michigan Taxpayers Alliance uninvites Tom George from debate – cites limited WJR air time
Tom George re-invited to gubernatorial debate
Statewide business leaders tackling MBT and other tax reform for economic development
Business Leaders For Michigan
Michigan Taxpayers Alliance

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss: Governor Granholm brings in outsiders to mediate state budget mess. Union leader takes on Speaker Andy Dillon (D-Redford) over health care proposal. Rick Michigan buys himself a victory in the Washtenaw Republican straw poll. The Michigan State Fair comes to an end. Detroit City Council candidate Jai-Lee Dearing proposes turning Detroit into a giant necropolis.

Show notes:
Michigan budget talks include outside leaders
Michigan AFL-CIO President Mark Gaffney calls for extended jobless benefits
Rick Michigan wins Washtenaw County straw poll
Michigan State Fair ends
No shortage of ideas from 167 candidates running for Detroit City Council

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss: Detroit City Council candidate Jai-Lee Dearing's campaign flier claiming false endorsements. Livonia City Council candidate Glenn Moon has a viral video on youtube urging voters to pick up their trash. Sen. Nancy Cassis (R-Novi) is lampooned over her opposition to Michigan Film Credits. How to keep your town hall meeting on message and not bogged down in controversy.

Show notes:
Primary Winner Under Scrutiny, Again - Dearing Questioned On Fundraising Flier, Denies Involvement
Livonia City Council candidate Glenn Moon makes a God-fearing plea for council seat
Sen. Nancy Cassis reportedly upset by film parody protraying her as anti-film incentive instigator
Marty Knollenberg's Health Care Forum a Sham

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss Senator Mike Bishop's (R-Rochester) reaction to our podcast last week. Freshman Democrats in the Michigan House rebel against Speaker Andy Dillon (D-Redford Township).  Republican Mike Nofs scores the SEIU endorsement in the 19th senate district race.

Show notes:
Mike Bishop for Attorney General
Dillon should appease Democrats before running for governor
Mike Nofs for State Senate

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem wonder what impact a proposed tax increase on sports tickets would have on attendance at Lions games. Is Senator Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) still running for Attorney General, or is congress his new goal? Billionaire Matty Maroun hires Adolph Mongo to recall Detroit lawmaker. Are Town Hall protests grassroots or astroturf? Rick Michigan's campaign for governor stumbles on.

Show notes:
Gov. Jennifer Granholm proposes budget with tax hikes, including extension of sales tax to sports, entertainment tickets
Bishop Was Born To Run
Taking a toll : Matty Moroun and the bridge brawl in southwest Detroit
ABC: Town Hall Wrath at ObamaCare 'Appears to Be Orchestrated'
Unsolicited advice for the man called Rick Michigan
CAPTAIN JACKSON, Crimefighter and The CRIMEFIGHTER CORPS

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss their respective wins in the communities of Flint and Northville Township on election night. Post-election of analysis of the race for Detroit City Council reveals some interesting results. Did candidate Jai-Lee Dearing distribute campaign fliers picturing strippers? How did the Mark Grebner "robo-poll" hold up to the actual election results? DiSano and Munem discuss a "robo-poll" recently conducted in west Michigan and wonder about the validity of that poll. A listener submits rules for the "Two guys named Joe" podcast drinking game.

Show notes:
Walling declares victory in Flint mayor's race; Several precincts left to report
Northville property proposal passes
City of Detroit Primary Election Unofficial Results
RAW: Rescue 4 Interviews Jai-Lee Dearing
Pugh, Cockrel lead poll of favored Detroit council candidates
“Two guys named Joe” drinking game rules

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem provide analysis of recent polling in the race for Detroit city council. How President Obama's remarks about the Cambridge police department provides a lesson to all elected officials and candidates.

Show notes:
Pugh, Cockrel lead poll of favored Detroit council candidates
Obama: Cambridge police acted 'stupidly'

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem reflect on the contrasting styles of leadership between Democratic state party Chairman Mark Brewer and Republican state party Chairman Ron Weiser.  Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives Andy Dillon's proposal for public sector health benefits reform sparks a call to "war" from the Michigan Education Association. Republican Rick Snyder takes his cue from the movie "Bob Roberts" in making his campaign announcement for governor.

Show notes:
Michigan Democrats test water for ballot proposals
GOP leader Bishop backs Dillon on unified state health plan
Gubernatorial hopeful Rick Snyder promises to bring innovation
Trailer: "Bob Roberts"


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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss potential challenger to US Rep. Candice Miller. Gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder roles out new campaign videos. Who will replace Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans? Detroit City Council candidate Charles Pugh earns a key endorsement. Warren City Councilman Patrick Green sued for defamation over the internet.

Show notes:
Macomb County Commissioner Dana Camphous-Peterson
Rick Snyder campaign website
For Evans' vacancy, Wayne Co. flooded by applicants
Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee
City of Warren website

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss allegations made against Governor Jennifer Granholm by embattled consultant Sam Riddle. Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith throws her hat into the ring for the Democratic nomination for governor. Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb steps up after shooting of students and demonstrates leadership. Joe & Joe note the passing of Diana Kolakowski, the first woman chair of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.

Show notes:
Detroit Political Consultant Sam Riddle has a very interesting conversation with Paul W. Smith about corruption in Detroit politics.
Riddle: FBI probed $50K deal with Dems
He, state Dem boss differ over why he got paid
Alma Wheeler Smith for Governor website
7 Teens Injured In Bus Stop Shooting
Former county leader dies following knee surgery

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem explore the ramifications of Terri Lynn Land pulling out of the race to be Michigan's next governor. Interview with Oakland County Sheriff and governor candidate Mike Bouchard. Does Republican candidate Rick Snyder's campaign staffers lack ethics or brains? Full discussion of the "false endoresment" scandal. Michigan legislature passes new Cobo Hall bill, will the Detroit City Council approve it? Implications of the Governor Sanford scandal on political staffers.

Show notes:
Bouchard scores surprise endorsement
Two guys named Joe - The DiSano and Munem report: Terri Lynn Land / Mike Bouchard Press Conference, June 25, 2009
Mike Bouchard for Governor website
"Moderate" Snyder embroiled in false endorsement controversy
Legislature OKs Cobo deal
Back at Work, Governor Puts Apology on Agenda

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Two guys named Joe - The DiSano and Munem report: Press Conference with Terri Lynn Land and Mike Bouchard, June 25, 2009

Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land pulls out of the Republican primary race for governor and announces support for Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard. Recorded at the Troy Community Center, June 25, 2009.

Mike Bouchard for Governor website

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem wonder if Governor Granholm will reject the proposed Macomb County charter? Which Cobo Hall plan will be adopted by the legislature and how will it impact senate majority leader Mike Bishop. Will restrictions on robo-calls be passed in Michigan? The indictment guessing game in Detroit and legislation to require local lobbyist to register with the state. The Detroit Pension Board says 'Come Fly With Me' while spending $380,000 in travel expenses.

Show notes:
Charter panel completes its work
Cobo plan blasted, but it could make or break auto show
The John Truscott Group
Legislature should OK restrictions on political robo-calls
McIntyre v. Ohio Elections Comm'n (93-986), 514 U.S. 334 (1995)
New Accusations Against Conyers, Riddle
Huel Perkins Interviews Sam Riddle
SWEEPING LOBBYING REFORM TO BE INTRODUCED IN STATE LEGISLATURE
Detroit pension trustees take flight on funds' tab

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem are happy to have this podcast mentioned on the Talking Michigan Politics podcast, produced by writers for the Grand Rapids Press. Can State Senator Mickey Switalski (D) beat U.S. Rep. Sander Levin (D) next year. Former TV anchor Charles Pugh is seeking to be the first openly gay member of the Detroit City Council - are the voters on-board? The Macomb County Charter Commission creates new layers of government.

Show notes:
Talking Michigan Politics Podcast
Switalski will wage an underdog challenge against Sander Levin
Ex-TV anchor is Detroit's 1st openly gay candidate
Campaign seeks to reform funding of court-appointed attorneys

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss the entry of Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard in the Republican primary election for governor. Republican candidate Rick Snyder announces his support of racial preferences. Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry picks up more support in the Democrat primary for governor. Is Terri Lynn Land faltering while Pete Hoekstra surges? What influence does former Governor William Milleken have with the Michigan GOP? Is there trouble looming for U.S. Representative Carolyn Kilpatrick? Interview with consultant turned candidate Paul Welday.

Show notes:
Mike Bouchard's entry in Michigan governor's race crowds an already cramped GOP field
Michigan Politics: Pols Slinging Cleaner Mud Than in Past
Here We Go Again
Who is Rick Snyder?
Saginaw County officials endorse Cherry
Meet Terri Lynn Land
About Pete Hoekstra
Former governor backs away from McCain
Carolyn Kilpatrick carries son's 'baggage' to 2010
Michigan's 13th District
Interview with Paul Welday

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Two guys named Joe - The DiSano and Munem report: Interview show with Wendy Lynn Day June 1, 2009

Joe Munem interviews Wendy Lynn Day of the New Patriot Revolution, organizers of the Tea Party Convention being held in Holt, Michigan on June 13, 2009.

Tea Party Convention

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss the mood at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Policy Conference on Mackinac Island. How Warren Mayor Jim Fouts became the center of discussion on Mackinac Island with even leaving home. Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillion's future is discussed as well as the results of a recent poll testing the strengths of candidates for governor. Tax fighter Leon Drolet wants Gov. Granholm to sell the Mackinac mansion while republican hopeful Rick Snyder almost gets an endorsement from a Ford. Which comes first, the consultant or the signs?

Show notes:
Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
Devin Scillian's blog about Mayor Fouts
Detroit fights to keep GM - Tax, utility breaks offered to stay in the RenCen
'America's mayor' fights to the bitter end
Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon
Governor hopefuls offer preview of '10 race - Four Republicans, one Democrat offer preview of '10 race
Analysis: Rick Snyder's potential gubernatorial bid would bank on fundraising, spending power
Drolet: Sell the mansion
EPIC▪MRA STATEWIDE POLL – MAY 2009
Rick Snyder, nearly endorsed by Ford chairman, says Michigan resembles automaker

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Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss political implications of new Cobo hall legislation. They also discuss the upcoming race for governor in Michigan. Republican governor hopeful Rick Snyder under fire with new political flier. The pros and cons of robo calls.

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