This committee is headed by Michelle McManus. Just recently, McManus wrote a letter to the Detroit Free Press blaming Senator Schauer and the Democrats for killing the chances of adding the missing four back to the primary ballot.
Senator Schauer responded to Michelle's accusations, telling us what really happened and why the Senate Democrats did what they did. He ended it with this-
It's ironic that a member of a party that canceled its primary election in 2004 now portrays Republicans as advocates for increased participation. If McManus and Republicans were serious about removing roadblocks to voting, they would take action on a number of election reforms pursued by Democrats for years.
McManus is right about one thing: Michigan deserves better -- better than a Campaign and Election Oversight Committee chairperson who spends more time trying to score partisan points than pursuing reform.
And today, he finds himself booted off the committee.
Now, it could be this, it could be that Mark has been outspoken about election reform and the Republicans are embarrassed that they haven't addressed it, it could be the service tax issue, who knows with these guys.
Given the Senate Republicans proclivity to lash out at anyone who dares stand up to them, my guess is this is payback for Senator Schauer having the guts to call them out on their misbehavior. Which Republican misbehavior is still unclear. There are so many to choose from.
More to follow...