Michigan Attorney General Schuette joins Republican race for governor
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He said the
"We must have a governor who won't accept the fate assigned to us by the liberal elite, who look down on manufacturing," Schuette said.
"In my opinion,
Schuette, clad in blue jeans and a red golf shirt, was joined at the announcement by his wife, Cynthia, and their children, Bill and Heidi. He wants to succeed Republican Gov.
Republican National Committeewoman
Polls suggest Schuette is the Republican front runner.
Schuette's announcement was greeted with attacks from both the left, where critics describe the veteran
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The liberal group Progress Michigan hosted a rally near the fairgrounds to protest Schuette, and the
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Schuette supported court action to block restrictions on emissions from coal-fired power plants introduced by former President
Schuette also faces criticism from the right, partly because of his longstanding and close relationship with the Bush family and his work for former Presidents George H.W. and
Schuette chaired
Schuette campaigned against Reagan on behalf of
When in
But another
"Bill and I had a very rugged primary campaign," but later made peace, said Durant, who did not attend Tuesday's announcement.
Schuette is against abortion, in favor of gun rights and a supporter of traditional marriage, and "I would say Bill is a conservative," Durant said.
Though not yet making an endorsement, Durant said Schuette would make a good governor.
He said Schuette's decision to charge
About a dozen Republican state lawmakers attended the event, including House Speaker
In addition to three terms in
He first served in the executive as Gov.
Schuette joins declared Republican candidates Dr.
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