AG Race (Michigan) - Mike Cox(prosecutor) vs Gary Peters(Poltician)

Mike Cox Campaign email | 10-14

[Dan from Michigan]

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Mike Cox

To: mike@mikecox4ag.com

Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 11:22 AM

Subject: Mike's Monday Minute

"Mike’s Monday Minute"

October 7, 2002

Ø Campaign Update

Prosecutor or Politician?

Mike Questions his Opponent’s Lack of Courtroom Experience and Asks why his Opponent Attempts to Distort His Record

On the campaign trail, Mike continues to tout his legal experience and discuss real issues affecting Michigan voters. In turn, Mike’s opponent, Gary Peters, is trying to distract Michigan citizens by talking about writing legislation instead of enforcing the laws.

In this race, Mike the Prosecutor is running against Gary the Politician. For 13 years, Mike has been protecting Michigan families, and currently leads an office of 14 attorneys and 30 employees. His opponent has never prosecuted a single criminal case. His opponent can’t match Mike’s record, so Gary Peters distorts Mike’s record to distract the People of Michigan.

"I am the only candidate in this race with real legal experience. I have been addressing the issues that the People of Michigan are concerned about since last November," stated Mike. "I have a legal record as Director of the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Homicide Unit, 13 years as a prosecutor in Wayne and Oakland County, and a 90% conviction rate. My opponent has never practiced law. Six months ago Mr. Peters was running for Governor. Six weeks ago Mr. Peters was running for Lt. Governor. Now he wants to be Attorney General without ever practicing law."

In a recent debate on the Politics with Bill Ballenger show on September 20, Gary Peters said, "I don’t want to get into any kind of legal arguments". Well Mr. Peters, you picked the wrong office to run for if you don’t want to have a legal discussion. We are sorry, Mr. Peters, that you are term-limited out of the State Senate, but Michigan citizens will not allow your political ambition to turn the chief law enforcer into a legislator to fit your needs.

The voters of Michigan will not be fooled by Gary Peters. Mike is the only candidate in this race with real legal experience. Mike is the only candidate in this race who has led an office of lawyers. Mike has a record, his opponent does not!

Democrats and Gary Peters Lie About Mike and Distort His Record

Mike Cox stole the front page of the Michigan Democratic Party Website. In an effort to distract Michigan voters, Mike’s opponent and the Democratic Party distorted Mike’s views on issues to mask Gary Peters’ lack of legal experience.

"We are picking up real momentum and the Democrats’ desperate attacks show they are concerned about us," notes Neil Forbes, Mike Cox for Attorney General Campaign Manager. "When you have nothing else to talk about like Gary Peters, you distort your opponent’s record. All Gary Peters talks about is legislating, not enforcing the laws."

Last week, Mike focused on his plan to improve Michigan child support collection and stand up for 644,000 children in Michigan that do not receive regular child support.

Ø Message from the Campaign

Volunteers Needed To Help All Republicans

 

The Mike Cox for Attorney General Campaign, in coordination with all Republicans, is looking for volunteers to help with phone banks and all Election Day activities. Please call the headquarters at 866-626-9424 and give let us know when you can help work a phone bank, drive volunteers, or help walk neighborhoods.

Online Donations Now Available

 

The Mike Cox for Attorney General Campaign now has online donation capability! Please visit www.mikecox4ag.com in order to help us spread Mike’s message to all the voters of Michigan! All donations will help us buy T.V., radio, mail, and phone calls. Thank you in advance for your support!

We have yard signs, bumper stickers, literature, and 4x4 signs we need to distribute throughout Michigan! Please contact the campaign so you can help us reach all of Michigan.

 

Saturday Sign Blitz

 

This Saturday, October 19, the Mike Cox for Attorney General Campaign will conduct a sign blitz across Michigan. Whether you are in West Michigan, Mid Michigan, or the Detroit Metro area, we need you to help put up yard signs and 4x4 signs! We will be meeting at 9AM at both the Livonia office and the Grand Rapids Office to place signs across the state. Please call the campaign so we can plan on your help. With only 22 days left, we need your help!

Ø On the Campaign Trail

 

This week, Mike traveled from Bloomfield Hills to Lansing, Detroit to Saginaw, Royal Oak to Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo to Troy, Grand Rapids to Battle Creek, and Rose City to Port Huron while on the Campaign Trail. Mike began his week at the Oakland County Republican Breakfast on Monday followed by a Press conference with Congressman Joe Knollenberg to discuss Mike’s plans to collect the billions of dollars owed to Michigan’s children by deadbeat parents. Mike was then the Guest of Honor at the Posthumus Debate Watching Party in Lansing where he visited with friends and discussed the debate with the media. Mike also interviewed with WWJ News Radio, attended a Saginaw fundraiser, interviewed with WNIL 1290 AM, attended the Western Wayne Senior Celebration with State Senator and Congressional candidate Thaddeus McCotter and State Representative and State Senate Candidate Laura Toy, campaigned at the East Grand Rapids High School Football game, campaigned at the University of Michigan vs. Penn State game, and attended the XI Annual Polish Heritage Banquet.

Please contact the campaign for a list of upcoming events.

Ø Upcoming Fundraisers

Tuesday, October 15^{th - 5:30PM - Duggan’s - 31501 Woodward Ave. - Royal Oak}

Wednesday, October 16th - 11:30AM - Livonia Fundraiser - Laurel Drive - Livonia

                           Wednesday, October 16th - 5:30PM - Lansing Fundraiser - Boji Tower 124 Allegan Street

                           Thursday, October 17th - 7:30AM - Detroit Fundraiser - Detroit Athletic Club - Detroit

                           Friday, October 18th - 11:30AM - Birmingham Luncheon - TBA - Birmingham

For more information on upcoming fundraisers, please contact Sandy Baxter at

248-514-6884 or e-mail her at sandrabaxtere@aol.com.

Please feel free to contact us with events, questions or concerns at:

Mike Cox for Attorney General Phone 734.432.1000

29427 Six Mile Road Fax 734.367.3111

Livonia, Michigan 48152 Toll Free 866.626.9424

E-mail mike@mikecox4ag.com

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[Dan from Michigan]

Gary Peters is also a gun grabbing insurance guy. He has no experience whatsoever, and wants to use this as a stepping stone for governor.

I wouldn't vote for him for anything. Mike's got my vote.