Governor is bummed at a few selected senators and their treatment of working people...
Granholm expressed outrage at what she called the “shocking” opposition by U.S. senators to the proposed $14 billion rescue plan that failed approval late Thursday night. She said those senators—which included both Republicans and Democrats—showed a shocking insensitivity toward people employed by the US automotive industry in Michigan and around the country. She said the clock is ticking, and the automakers are drowning.
...but still she knows that, in the end, "Michigan will be alright".
She asks that, if you can, invest in stock in Ford or GM.(Edit: Oops - forgot Chrysler isn't public. Ford is looking good to me, but she won't play favorites), or, go buy a new car and help support our automakers. The state is going to accelerate their purchases of new American cars for the fleet and have it done by Dec. 31st.
Plus, we have a special guest appearance from Lt. Gov. John Cherry, who would like to remind the nation of the times that Michigan residents have opened their hearts and wallets and have given to others that needed help.
Word tonight is that the WH will step up here and help out with the TARP funds; no word yet on the size of that help or the conditions that it will carry. Knowing George... well, never mind. Let's be grateful for now, and get ready to face the future, whatever that may bring.