Speaking of the lazy media and the English language... did you really mean to use the word "leers" here, 13? Really? Am I going to have to send a dictionary to Keith Baldi?
Since they have left this up for a day now, I must assume that, yes, that is what they meant. Funny, his story doesn't say anything about that. While I don't doubt that she received some "leers" because some people can't get past the "she's a hottie" issue (it's a blessing and a curse at the same time), I think what Keith really meant was "jeers".
Keith didn't even address the "jeers", so we have to turn to the GR Press for the complete story. Turns out the jeers were few, and the applause was abundant.
GREENVILLE -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm drew some criticism and plenty of applause Sunday when she met with about 1,600 former Electrolux workers for lunch and small talk at Klackle Orchard's pavilion in Greenville.
Most of those at the picnic, a final farewell for United Auto Workers members at the former appliance plant, thanked Granholm for her efforts to save the company's 2,700 jobs. But a small group of about 10 people booed her, yelling "go home."
Wonder if those UAW boys realize how tenuous their position really is. Even in progressive circles, there really isn't a lot of love for the UAW. They have an image problem, and stuff like this doesn't help. Thankfully, one of their leaders set them straight.
Talking from the podium, Dan Pellow, bargaining chairman for UAW Local 137, defended the governor, who he said fought with union leaders in negotiations with Electrolux.
"It was great to have somebody who cared," he told fellow union members. "This lady cares about Michigan. She's a friend to all of us"
Many agreed.
Gary White, 55, worked for Electrolux for 32 years before the plant closed in March. He has not found another job.
"Others, they just give you a lot of lip (service). She's shown all along she wants to do things right for the state," he said.
Theresa Bozung, 44, said the critics were just plain rude.
"That was uncalled for," she said of the calls for Granholm to leave. "She's had a lot of work made out for her. It can't all be done in one night."
Granholm dismissed her critics, saying many employees didn't recognize efforts to keep Electrolux in town or the effects trade agreements can have in the local economy.
I think most people understand what is happening, but apparently the TV news isn't going to tell us the story. I'm getting to the point where I just listen to music and mute the television- that way I avoid all the DeVos ads AND the bad reporting.