MI-07: Contrast Between Walberg and Renier

In August, far-right, Club for Growth-sponsored Republican challenger Tim Walberg defeated quasi-moderate Republican Joe Schwarz in the Michigan 7th District primary. It was a vicious primary, sparking an FEC complaint.

Now, the race is between Republican Walberg and Democratic nominee Sharon Renier. When Tim Walberg was looking for a fundraising boost, what did he do? He invited Vice President Dick Cheney to a fundraising lunch that, technically speaking, wasn't even in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.

Who attended? I don't know, but they must have really loved Tim Walberg and Dick Cheney, 'cause it was pretty expensive lunch:

Cheney pulled in about $150,000 at a luncheon for Walberg, R-Tipton, who is battling Sharon Renier, D-Munith, in the Jackson area's race for Congress.

[...]

Lunch cost $250 a plate. About 75 people shelled out another $1,000 for a private reception and photo opportunity with Cheney beforehand at the Hawk Hollow Golf Course.

(Emphasis added)

$250 a plate.

Now, what does Sharon Marie Renier (D) do when she's hoping to raise some money?

    Have coffee, cake with Renier

   Renier is holding a coffee-and-cake gathering with supporters Saturday.

   The event will be at 9:30 a.m. at Renier's campaign office, 58 E. Michigan Ave. The event is expected to last about an hour.

   A $7 donation is requested.

   For more information call 660-1595.

You doing anything tomorrow? Got $7? Head on over to Battle Creek and have some cake.

Is Battle Creek too far of a drive, or is 9:30 AM tomorrow inconvenient? Why don't you consider giving her a few bucks anyway?

Despite all the "conventional wisdom," this can become a competitive race. Tim Walberg does not have the support of the many Schwarz-style moderates in the district, and Sharon Renier is out there working hard to get her message out and earn votes. But when Tim Walberg has somebody like Dick Cheney to help bring in the big money, who does Renier have to help her?

Sharon Renier

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Cross-posted on Walberg Watch.

•  Walberg was a mediocre

     state rep and an unabashed theocrat who will be nothing but a Bush administration tool if elected. If some of those moderates would have gotten off their asses and voted in the primary this doofus would be sitting home scanning the help wanted ads.

     On the bright side, Walberg may be easier to beat than the well-liked Schwarz. His out of state funding sources and lackluster performance in the Michigan statehouse are negatives. Lets hope Renier takes advantage.

  by happy camper on Fri Oct 06, 2006 at 08:29:57 PM PDT

•  Be sure to post this at MichiganLiberal.com

  ...if you haven't already.

  Thanks for your hard work supporting Sharon!

  by Rayne on Fri Oct 06, 2006 at 08:35:12 PM PDT