Longshot Effort to Recall Gov. Rick Snyder (R-MI) Clears Hurdle

"LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A longshot effort to recall Republican Gov. Rick Snyder cleared a hurdle Friday and can begin collecting signatures aimed at getting the measure on the ballot, unless the governor files an appeal.

Washtenaw County election officials approved petition language that says Snyder should be recalled for supporting sweeping new powers for emergency managers, including the ability to void labor agreements.

It also cites Snyder's support for increasing taxes on retirees and low-income workers while substantially cutting business taxes. The state House passed a package of bills Thursday cutting business taxes by $1.7 billion by 2013 while raising taxes on retirement income by $300 million and doing away with the $354 million Earned Income Tax Credit for low-income working families in the budget year that starts Oct. 1.

Michigan Citizens United, a volunteer nonpartisan group, must collect 806,522 valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot, a quarter of the number cast in the 2010 election, which Snyder won with 58 percent of the vote.

Lansing attorney John Pirich, who represented the governor's office at Friday's hearing in Ann Arbor, said he doesn't know yet if the governor will appeal. Snyder spokeswoman Sara Wurfel said the matter remains under review and that the governor remains focused on policies he says will help put Michigan on solid footing for the future.

"The governor is disappointed that things get taken out of context or misrepresented, but he also remains fully committed to making the tough fiscal and policy decisions that have been put off for far too long," she said."

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/politics/state_politics/snyder-recall-petition-language-approved-20110429-wpms

It's amazing how motivated people can get done. Wisconsin is going through a lot of recall efforts right now. Prior to this year there were 4 recalls in 85 years. So far this year 9 recall petitions have been filed. These are the petitions that have enough signatures. They are still waiting for signature verifications.

I love it - the people will be heard!

Just wish that the unemployed voice could be heard loud and clear and get the needed results.

Sunrise wrote:I love it - the people will be heard!

Just wish that the unemployed voice could be heard loud and clear and get the needed results.

I'm hoping the unemployed will be a more noticed during this time if people fighting for workers' rights.