Jim Marcinkowski is running hard against representative Mike Rodgers here in the MI-08.
Jim just started airing a brand new ad slamming Rodgers for his links with big oil:
Catch the ad here:
http://www.8thdistrictdems.org/...
Please help us in our effort to win this district
http://www.vote-jim.com/
Here's a summary of Jim's positions:
Issues
Economy/Jobs
Outsourcing and unfair trade practices are costing Michigan dearly. We must work to create fair trade practices and encourage companies to keep workers in Michigan. Read More
Energy
Our current energy policy favors corporations at the expense of people. We cannot continue to remain dependent on foreign energy. A Manhattan Project type effort should be undertaken to reduce our dependence on foreign energy. Read More
National Security
Our current involvement in Iraq is unsustainable, and benchmarks for withdrawal are necessary. Intelligence services should not be misused for political gain. Our servicemen need to be treated and compensated better than they are now. Read More
Education
A good education is absolutely necessary for success in today's world, and we need to make sure every child has the opportunity of a good education. Read More
Social Security
Social Security is a crucial source of retirement income for most American seniors. "Reforming" Social Security is shorthand for "Give Wall Street a Bonus." Read More
Veterans/Military Affairs
We owe our veterans for their hard work and service to our country. We should not be cutting their benefits and reducing our support for them. Read More
Health Care
Health care costs are skyrocketing, and pharmaceutical companies are profiting greatly at the expense of consumers. Increasing health care coverage benefits all Americans. There is no reason for any child in America to go without health care. Read More
The Environment
We have a moral imperative to pass on a clean environment to future generations. Corporations cannot be given a free pass on pollution. The importation of trash into Michigan for profit is unsustainable and must stop. Read More