Ann Arbor businessman poised to lead state Republicans
One of Ann Arbor’s own is set to take the reigns of Michigan’s Grand Old Party.Excerpt:Ann Arbor businessman and former ambassador Ron Weiser has a clear path to the Michigan Republican Party chairmanship, following Tuesday’s withdrawal from the contest by his last challenger, former state Rep. Jack Hoogendyk.Hoogendyk, an unsuccessful challenger to U.S. Sen. Carl Levin last year, said in an e-mail to supporters: “I am writing today to announce my decision to withdraw from the race for party chairman. This comes after a great deal of careful consideration and discussion with close friends and family.”I congratulate Ron Weiser for his strong and successful campaign. I wish him well in his new role as chairman and pledge to do what I can to help strengthen the party and deliver victory in 2010.”Read the rest of the story here.
One of Ann Arbor’s own is set to take the reigns of Michigan’s Grand Old Party.
Excerpt:
Ann Arbor businessman and former ambassador Ron Weiser has a clear path to the Michigan Republican Party chairmanship, following Tuesday’s withdrawal from the contest by his last challenger, former state Rep. Jack Hoogendyk.
Hoogendyk, an unsuccessful challenger to U.S. Sen. Carl Levin last year, said in an e-mail to supporters: “I am writing today to announce my decision to withdraw from the race for party chairman. This comes after a great deal of careful consideration and discussion with close friends and family.
“I congratulate Ron Weiser for his strong and successful campaign. I wish him well in his new role as chairman and pledge to do what I can to help strengthen the party and deliver victory in 2010.”
Read the rest of the story here.