This is the same dude who manufactured the "Dems buying iPods to every Michigan K12 student" story, contrary to what was actually said.  

The reality is that putting it up for a vote would've just given Republicans more ammo, since it screwed up May school elections.  It didn't help that Hillary coming in like she was buying the election scared uncommitted Dems.  The unofficial headcount was -- 14 of 17 Democratic state senators were against.