Cross-posted from michiganliberal.com
Back on June 10, I wrote the following:Meanwhile, it looks like the Republicans are setting up Upper Peninsula (state) Rep. Tom Casperson (R-Escanaba) as a theatrical knight in shining armor. Already, the MMJ has an article today claiming Casperson "a deal" is close at hand to save the Newberry prison from closure. What a load of crap. This is a classic move: propose a cut you never intend to make, then have one of your caucus members in the affected area (which is likely to be a swing district) ride to the rescue at the last minute, bucking his or her own caucus to "do what's right" for his or her district...Before this is over, we'll have a press release from the DeRoche's office thanking Casperson for making a solid case for the prison's future and helping the Speaker see the light on this issue.
Well, right on schedule, the press release has arrived - with no less than EIGHT references to Casperson.
Read More