DonBee

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 10:13 p.m.

I find it interesting, many posters complain that Rick Snyder would not hold more debates, no complaints here about Rep. Dingell. Want to have fun? Use the web based letter system for Mr. Dingell's office and send him a letter on an issue that is not his current position. Save you text, when you get the response, have fun figuring out how the response addresses what you wrote. I am looking forward to the debate to help me understand what I should do as far as a vote goes. I am not sure that having been bumped by his own party from chair of the energy committee, that even the House Democrats think he is still a force in congress. I would like to understand how he will regain his status in the House. We need strong leaders to help bring Michigan back. If his own party has demoted him, is he still as effective as he was a decade ago when he was feared and could guide any bill through congress? For me the question that nags me is the one my Mother asked me, the debate is my chance to see what the answer is. Her question "Are all of his marbles still round?" She too is a long time Democrat.

InsideTheHall

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 8:49 p.m.

Sense: You pose a good question. I suggest you read the book Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldeberg. It is a good read on how Big Government and Big Business are in cahoots. Big Government loves bureaucracy and regulation. Big Business embraces the regulation because it creates a higher entry barrier for possible competitors.

ThinkForYourself

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 5:29 p.m.

Don't judge the book by its cover. Here is another example of Dingell's protection of his corporate cookie jar. Still holding him on a pedestal? 527 Reform Act of 2006 HR 4975 Issues: Campaign Finance and Election Issues, Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Technology and Communication Date: 05/03/2006 Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David (R-CA) Bill Passed (House)(217 - 213) Representative Dingell voted NO Project Vote Smart's Synopsis: Vote to pass a bill that requires more disclosure of lobbying information and which members request earmarked provisions. Highlights: -Requires lobbyists to file quarterly disclosure reports (Sec. 101). -Requires all general appropriation bills to include a list of earmarks with the name of the member that suggested the earmark (Sec. 501). -Increases the fine for non-compliance with lobbying disclosure requirements from $50,000 to $100,000 (Sec. 106). -Calls on Representatives, Delegates and Resident Commissioners of the House of Representatives to disclose all employment negotiations and suggests that the member should not vote on any issue that may present a conflict of interest as a result of employment negotiations (Sec. 202). -Requires permission from the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct before any Representative, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives can accept any travel gift, such as transportation, lodging and meals from a private source (Sec. 301). -Prohibits lobbyists from being a passenger on a corporate flight at the same time as a Representative, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer or employee of the House of Representatives (Sec. 303). -Authorizes "random audits" of information disclosed by lobbyists by the Office of the Inspector General of the House of Representatives (Sec. 401). -Encourages all members of the House of Representatives to receive ethics training and requires all employees of the House of Representatives to participate in ethics training every two years and new employees to complete ethics training within 30 days of being hired (Sec. 502). -Limits individual yearly donations to a 527 organization's non-federal account to $25,000 (Sec. 1003). -Repeals limits on party expenses for a candidate in general elections (Sec. 1004). -Terminates all pension payments to any Member of the House of Representatives who is convicted of certain ethics violations, including bribery of public officials and witnesses, acting as an agent of foreign principles or of defrauding the United States (Sec. 601). -Requires lobbying registration and disclosure information to be available to the public on the Internet within 48 hours of being submitted electronically (Sec. 102). Link to Legislation: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c109:hr4975:

ThinkForYourself

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 5:16 p.m.

Here is a fine example of Dingell's hipocracy. Here is his complaint in 2006 about rushing bills through without time to review. Where was this stance when the health care bill was shoved through? Title: Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006 Date: 09/21/2006 Location: Washington, DC Speech IMMIGRATION LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2006 -- (House of Representatives - September 21, 2006) BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the three bills being considered today in House. The rush to bring these bills to the floor for a vote makes it clear that the majority has one thing on its mind, election year political concerns. As far as I can tell, these bills were not given hearings or marked up in committee. In fact, two of these bills were just introduced this week. Members have had very little time to look at these bills, and to consider the ramifications should these bills be enacted into law. This is no way to craft good, solid legislation. These bills represent a half-hearted attempt at beefing up immigration enforcement and border security. Instead of taking a rifle shot approach to the immigration issue, the House and Senate should have went to conference on the immigration bills that passed each chamber. Unfortunately, rather than coming together and hashing out differences, the two Chambers began holding field hearings about why their Chamber's bill was better than the other Chamber's bill. It is time to stop these antics and appoint conferees so we can create a good bill. Mr. Speaker, given the fact that we have had very little time to consider this legislation, and that we cannot even offer amendments on the floor to try and do what the committees could not, I will vote ``no'' and urge my colleagues to do the same. BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT

maallen

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 4:04 p.m.

"...all the Republicans know how to do is - RUN, RUN, RUN." Apparently, someone hasn't been following the issues the past few weeks. Who decided not to have the tax vote? Who decided to leave Washington DC a day early? Oh, the democrats. Yep, they were running alright, in whichever direction they could. Since 2007 Dingell has been spending our money and has nothing to show for it. In 2009 he had earmarked over $52 million dollars to pet projects. Dingell is part of the problem in Wahsington. Heck, he's been there for 55 years. He's not one of us. He doesn't know what it's like to have a private sector job. But he sure knows how to force rules and laws upon us in the private sector. Telling us how to do our jobs when he hasn't even had a private sector job. Dingell is part of the problem. It is time for a change and embrace a new direction that Michigan is taking.

TripleVSix

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 3:47 p.m.

The pattern I have seen in the last couple years is that Liberals are comfortable with rich people as long as they got rich on government money - that is, who that have consumed our nation's wealth. Those who got rich by running a successful business, employing people and creating wealth are looked down upon.

michigan face

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 2:41 p.m.

It is not always protocol that candidates for congress or senate MUST have debates, But it is EXTREMELY unusual for candidates for Governor not to have several debates prior to the election and at least one or two as town hall style or at least in front of a live audience with Q & A. Rick Snyder is a bully and a coward - all the Republicans know how to do is - RUN, RUN, RUN - in whichever direction is convenient for them at the time - to or from issues - doesn't matter to them - behind, then debates issue, ahead, no debates issue. Come to your senses and give Democracy, justice, human, and civil rights a chance Nov. 2nd. Ignore Republican rheoteric and their brainwashed and blinded by the right followers.

MikeAA

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 1:59 p.m.

I think Obama is as worthless as they come, the kind of flash and dash BS artist that has come to define American politics, but anybody who thinks the Republicans wouldnt have come in there (speaking of doddering old fools) and done some kind of debt financed economic stimulus program is lying. They'd have just given it to corporations and defense contractors while the dems gave it to state governments. You like rathole A, I like rathole B. The whole thing is disgusting. Though I do think Dingell has served the district with distinction. He actually gives a hoot about working people, or so he says. And you jerks who blame him for empty houses on your block yet say government is in your shorts too much need to rethink your logic.

maallen

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 11:09 a.m.

Sure, Dingell is out there in the community, but he is not LISTENING. He hears people, I think. But he doesn't listen to them. If he actually listened, then he wouldn't have kept pushing his socialistic health care idea every year since 1957 for government run health insurance. Because back in 1957 and all the way to 2010 no one was asking for the government to take over health insurance. You can be a socialist and still take corporate money. Let's look at Dingell's record here. He claims he is "for the people." Ok, 75% of Dingell's re-election money is coming from Political Action Committees (Corporations) and the rest is coming from individuals. And Dingell is for the people? Really? Rob Steele on the other hand, has no money coming from Political Action Committees and 89% is from individuals. The other 11% is his own money. Now who is for the people? And how can we forget Dingell's editorial piece when he wrote this year ""American families know what it means to live within a budget-only spending what you can afford and saving where you can- this is a common sense approach to making ends meet to which our government must return. Democrats understand that the federal budget deficit,born of reckless spending..." Excuse me, but Dingell has been on a spending spree since the Democrats took over in 2007. As a matter of fact, in 2009 Dingell earmarked $52 million dollars into bills!!!! He ranked number 70 out of 435 as the top earmarker! And yet he says he understands about living within budgets? He's part of the problem!

care2comment

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 10:59 a.m.

Why is John Dingell refusing to campaign on his voting record? Afterall, he is the self-proclaimed father of Obama-Care? He voted for the failed stimulus package that has been a disaster, he voted for GM-takeover, he voted for tarp, and the dozens of other failed Obama policies that have taken a wrecking ball to our country: gee whiz... why isn't he just running on his record? Why does he just get the Democratic Playbook out : and run personal attacks, try to dig dirt, and mis-represent his opponents'ts position??: cuz that's all he 's got. Mr. Dingell is a washed-up tax and spend liberal who has basically ruined our state: and he tell's us he is our watchdog??? it is time for the voter's to see the differences. I commend him for agreeing to the one debate... but I feel that the voters really need to see these two candidates together more than once.. debating... so that all voters may make an informed choice: come on Mr. Dingell... step up to the plate!

InsideTheHall

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 10:22 a.m.

I wish everyone could see this debate. Dingell will come across as a feeble old man and mumble out his answers. Dr. Steele will come across as confident with crisp answers and new ideas. Dingell represents the old Michigan and Steele the new Michigan. If you like Rick Snyder you will also like Dr. Robe Steele. John Dingell looks and acts like Robert Byrd in his final years.

Mikey2u

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 10:02 a.m.

Rob Steele is just one more reason to vote Democrat in November.

Rusnak

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 : 8:51 a.m.

Dingell's got one foot on a banana peel and one leg in the grave. Seriously, retire already. I somewhat think that this all about continuing the Dingell legacy. John dies in office and if there's a Democrat Governor she'll be appointed.

ThinkForYourself

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 10:39 p.m.

I'm sure that I'm not the only one who gets tired of the platitudes that are regurgitated by posters who haven't yet learned to think for themselves. Your candidate should be elected based on how well you perceive he/she has served each of you. There is much more scrutiny for an incumbent, but all the more reason that he/she should be voting the will of the constituents. Check out the actual voting record for all the bills, not just the high profile ones,and read the bills. This may be very eye opening for you. If this is what you had expected from your representative, then vote Dingell back into office. If not, then maybe it's time for the 15th District to change. http://www.votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=26917&type=category&category=43&go.x=10&go.y=11

Sense

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 10:34 p.m.

I am not sure the Pro-Steele contingent should be able to continue to have it both ways: Some claim Mr. Dingell doesn't listen to constituents, yet there's proof that he's out in the community...listening to constituents. Which is it? Some claim that Mr. Dingell has a pile of corporatist endorsements, then turn around and claim he's a socialist...which is it?

Howard

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 10:03 p.m.

As a son of emigre parents who fled the horrors of both communism and socialism, I continue to pray that more and more Americans come to their senses and realize that the big-government, nanny-state, approach is destructive and SO wrong for this great country of ours. Based on his simple guiding principles of stopping the never-ending spending in Washington, real and demonstrable transparency in legislation, and accountability so that lawmakers live under their own laws, a vote for the good Dr. Steele represents a desire to end the slide down the deceiving slope of socialism. Miracle of miracles, this year, there are even bunch of local Union guys who have started a coalition of conservatives who will be voting for true change by voting for the honest young professional - and soon to be excellent representative for Michigan's workers and citizens - Robert Steele.

Roadman

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 9:18 p.m.

Doddering old coot? It's a political tradition in Ann Arbor. Look at our mayor.

Roadman

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 9:16 p.m.

Ann Arbor's Dr. Aimee Smith, the Green Party nominee, should have been invited to any debate. She represents the values of Ann Arborites more than Steele or Dingell.

pluto77

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 9:05 p.m.

Typical for Ann Arbor to re-elct this doddering old coot to maintain our political irrelevancy.

Silent Majority

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 8:39 p.m.

Folks, let's be honest here. When you are in office 55 years you get a record that can be picked apart. When you're a wealthy doctor you are going to be hit with the elitist card. None of that matters. In this race, with this district, John Dingell is doing Rob Steele a HUGE (Huuuugggeee) favor even debating him. The Steele campaign is going to try and play the "more debates" cards because they are behind. That's not me saying that, that's poll after poll, even Steele's. Sorry, but Dingell will win this race with about 60%. Steele fans, take the one debate you've got and be happy with it.

Sense

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 8:19 p.m.

Mama G - Has Rob Steele been in the community enough for you to be given an opportunity to ask him a question? Do you feel as compelled to challenge him? If you had a question to ask, what would it be?

Mama G

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 7:58 p.m.

Sense - Just a very simple observation - YOU HAVE DRANK TOO MUCH OF DINGELLS KOOL-AID! I spoke to Mr. Dingell back in August face to face. I asked him one - get that one question. He immediately got defensive and then couldn't remember the question - so I had to repeat it. If he had just answered the question instead of going off course he would probably have remembered the question. The problem was that he didn't like the question and never did answer it. The question? "Mr. Dingell - why did you co-author and of course then vote for the Health Care Bill when the majority of the people in this country were against it?" His answer - "Are you trying to be argumentative or do you have a question?" My answer - "Mr. Dingell, I already asked you a question." I asked the question again. His answer was "different polls say different things". My response - "Mr. Dingell, every independent poll was the same". His response - Nothing. So what I got was NO ANSWER from the Honorable (?) John Dingell. I am his constituent - I deserved a truthful answer but did NOT receive one. I expected nothing less and was right not too.

Jimbo

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 7:37 p.m.

Rob Steele earned his wealth providing a valuable service to the private sector. John Dingell became one of the 5 richest in Congress by using his position to enhance his wife's status in the lobbying sector. Who would you rather have represent you?

henrymalredo

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 7:13 p.m.

Sense, you act as if Dingell is some working class everyman. In 2009, Dingell was the 3rd richest US House member from Michigan, the richest Democrat from Michigan in either chamber, and the richest Congressman from southeast Michigan. Heck, in 2010, 28 of the top 50 richest legislators in both chambers were Democrats. Also, if you want to look at this election cycle, Rob Steele hasn't received any money from PACs representing large corporate interests. John Dingell has received contributions from the heavy hitters of the corporate world, including Blue Cross, Exxon Mobil, Wal-Mart, and John and Debbie's dinner buddies at the Big Three. So forgive me if I find it a bit hypocritical that it's somehow bad that Rob Steele is wealthy because he owns his own business, yet John Dingell is a man of the people because he ONLY has a paltry $2.6 million and is funded by corporate heavy hitters.

maallen

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 6:57 p.m.

Q: I get it; if you say this 100 times over, 24 hour hours a day, Is that it? A: No, just wondering why he he is only having one debate. Is he afraid? Obviously, you didn't have an answer either. Q for you: What is Rob Steele afraid of? Why doesn't he make his career as accountable and as transparent as Congressman Dingell's? Shouldn't private practice be as visible? A: There are public documents on Rob Steele's private practice, if you care to research. However, with Dingell, he works for me and as a public official it needs to be public. Q/Statement: Go ahead - protect the angry rich guy - it's a tough life. A/repsonse: Ah, just as one would think, have nothing to say so let's attack what they have, like 8 old cars. Now he's an angry rich guy! Nice, real nice. Q: If you want simple answers to complex problems, then keep pointing out these red herrings. A: These aren't red herrings. Dingell is the one himself who said "...it is pretty hard to see how anything could be done to cure the problems we have in Michigan." Q/Statement: False! He defended the right for everybody to have the same access to health care as he does! Result? You now will have the same access starting in 2014. A: I see someone hasn't read the bill. You are wrong. They exempted themselves from the law that they passed. We will not have the same access that he has. We will have something different than what he has. Remember the old saying? Read the bill. Q/Statement: The Congressman listens more than you are capable of appreciating, and that's a real shame. Bending the cost curve while improving health outcomes is very do-able once entrenched interests are addressed and contained. A: Again, didn't even address the fact that he doesn't even listen to his constituents when since 1957 he has introduced into legislation his socialistic single payer health insurance program. If he had been listening to his constituents back in 1957 and every year since, he wouldn't have kept introducing the socialistic program. Again, you couldn't address that statement so you decided to attack the messenger. Nice. Apparently you didn't see Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of health and human services letter where she states that the legislation that passed will increase the insurance premium for policies renewing and new policies. Now, she claims it will only increase the premium by 1 or 2 percent, but the market place has been showing about 9 or 10 percent. Hmmm...are we to believe the government? Q/Statement: Women were dropped from their health insurance when having their second child because having the first child was considered "a pre-existing condition." That's awful. Now, being dropped for any pre-existing condition has become and will continue to become illegal. A: That is absolutely false. In the state of Michigan, we have over 5 carriers that don't have a pre-existing conditions and don't ask medical questions on their applications. I will keep my head up high, and continue to be educated and well informed on the issues that face us.

Sense

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 6:22 p.m.

Q: Hmmm....let's think about this: What is Dingell afraid of? A: I get it; if you say this 100 times over, 24 hour hours a day, it'll stick - it's not the truth, but it will stick. Is that it? Q for you: What is Rob Steele afraid of? Why doesn't he make his career as accountable and as transparent as Congressman Dingell's? Shouldn't private practice be as visible? Q: Oh my, Rob Steele has more than 5 cars? Wow!... A: Go ahead - protect the angry rich guy - it's a tough life. Q: Remember, Dingell was the one that said "...it is pretty hard to see how anything could be done to cure the problems we have in Michigan." This is the guy that is representing us? No thanks. A: If you want simple answers to complex problems, then keep pointing out these red herrings. Q: Dingell, who has never had a job in the private sector, but is so willing to pass laws onto the private sector that affects us and not him. A: False! He defended the right for everybody to have the same access to health care as he does! Result? You now will have the same access starting in 2014. Q: It is quite obvious that Dingell does not listen to his constituents when every year since 1957 he has submitted legislation on his socialistic universal health care system. Really? He's for the people? His constituents were asking for the government to take over health care? His constituents were asking for that? A: The Congressman listens more than you are capable of appreciating, and that's a real shame. Bending the cost curve while improving health outcomes is very do-able once entrenched interests are addressed and contained. Q: And you gotta love what Dingell said about women: "Being a woman will no longer be a pre-existing condition." You are kidding right? Being a woman is a pre-existing condition? Where does it say that in any health insurance policy? More importantly, where does it say that it is forbidden in the new ObamaCare legislation? A: Women were dropped from their health insurance when having their second child because having the first child was considered "a pre-existing condition." That's awful. Now, being dropped for any pre-existing condition has become and will continue to become illegal. Go ahead - bury your head in the sand again - and - fight the good fight for the tender rights of the rich.

maallen

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 5:35 p.m.

Hmmm....let's think about this: What is Dingell afraid of? Why is he only committing to one debate? It would be interesting to hear his answer on that. Oh my, Rob Steele has more than 5 cars? Wow! More power to the person who has more than 5 cars. But I like how Dingell's campaign tried to smear him by saying he has 8 luxury cars. Really? A 1970 Buick Skylark is a luxury car? A 1962 station wagon is a luxury car? He also has two Fiat's, 1970 and 1967. His newest car is a 2000 BMW. That's ten years old! Looks to me that maybe Rob Steele likes to work on old cars? But leave it to Dingell to focus on everything else and ignore what is going on in Michigan. Remember, Dingell was the one that said "...it is pretty hard to see how anything could be done to cure the problems we have in Michigan." This is the guy that is representing us? No thanks. Dingell, who has never had a job in the private sector, but is so willing to pass laws onto the private sector that affects us and not him. It is quite obvious that Dingell does not listen to his constituents when every year since 1957 he has submitted legislation on his socialistic universal health care system. Really? He's for the people? His constituents were asking for the government to take over health care? His constituents were asking for that? And you gotta love what Dingell said about women: "Being a woman will no longer be a pre-existing condition." You are kidding right? Being a woman is a pre-existing condition? Where does it say that in any health insurance policy? More importantly, where does it say that it is forbidden in the new ObamaCare legislation? It's time for Dingell to go. We need new fresh ideas.

talker

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 5:23 p.m.

President Obama has had to spend money to begin to clean up the mess left by President Bush (the second). BTW, I know many doctors who would prefer a single payer system and who live in middle class homes with two car garages.

David Briegel

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 5:22 p.m.

Martin, so, do you honestly believe Rob Steele would have voted any differently? Seriously? OK Rob, yes or no. Will you raise the retirement age? Will you propose to privatize Social Security? What domestic programs will you cut? How much? Will you limit defense spending? Will you propose any regulation of the Wall St casinos? Which provisions of the health care bill will you support or repeal? Pre-existing conditions? Percent of premiums to actual health care? Continuing health care for students till age 25? Lifetime limits on care? You aren't allowed to duck these. You say you are better than Dingell so keep it simple for the simple posters on this site. I know you campaign aides on A2.com will get these questions to you promptly as well as your answers. :>)

Sense

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 5:16 p.m.

The constants for Michigan is a profound coupling with one industry, and when that one industry tanks, so does Michigan. Why don't you hold all the CEO's accountable for outsourcing jobs to say, um, China? Oh, right - they're the problem-solvers according to you. They are the ones who should now be rewarded by their brilliance to take over government. Too bad the CEO solution is always the same - your job.

Sense

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 5:02 p.m.

Compared to the mess that President Obama inherited because of deregulation and unfunded spending programs encouraged by President Bush and pals, he hasn't spent enough yet to correct for the gigantic failures the Republicans continue to shamelessly condone. Go ahead, protect Rob Steele's paycheck - he loves that.

henrymalredo

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 5:02 p.m.

Michigan has seen Presidents and Governors come and go, but the constants have been guys like John Dingell and John Conyers who have been here the whole time while our great state has been sinking. A guy like Rob Steele earned his money by providing an important service. Dingell inherited his job (and has made a good deal of money off the taxpayers dime) and will always have money from his heiress/lobbyist wife. John Dingell works for his Wife's buddies at GM, Ford and Chrysler, not us.

TripleVSix

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 4:51 p.m.

It's pretty funny to hear liberals complain about Bush's spending (which is something they actually have in common with Tea Partiers) but then fail to complain about Obama's spending, which is multiples of times worse (which is where Tea Partiers are uniquely consistent). Also, they fail to point out that Obama voted FOR the big spending bills that Bush signed. If that spending was so wring, and Obama is so smart, he should have voted against them.

Sense

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 4:40 p.m.

Hey Top Hat - you mean, better control the insurance people - you know, the ones who made record profits last year while shamelessly attempting to jack up rates greater than 38% in some places? Thank goodness we have a fighter in Congressman Dingell who put a stop to such abuses. So, you want to now elect a....doctor? Who do you think doctor's are in bed with, or rather, on the gurney with these days, anyhow? Do you really believe a guy with an 8,000 square foot home and more cars than his 5 car garage can fit will work and listen to you? When is the last time you've known a doctor to listen to anybody? Have you ever questioned a doctor before? They HATE questions because they already know everything and plebes like you only get in the way. Think about this for a second. Seriously.

michigan face

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 4:31 p.m.

It's not Dingell's fault I lost my job and home. It is a direct effect of the Bush era - wars, reckless spending and borrowing from other countries, close ties to Saudi Arabia, oil companies and defense contractors who do not pay taxes to our country and let's not forget the tax cuts for the wealthiest 2% of this country.

Martin Church

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 4:12 p.m.

if Michigan is gaining it's feet why am I out of work. If Dingell has so much respect why was he removed from his Chair by the speaker. If Dingell has done his job representing our area why do I have so many empty houses on my street. Stop blaming Bush and remember Dingell supported leave no child behind (THE KENNEDY BILL BUSH SIGNED). He supported H-1b Visa that has taken jobs away from americans and imported cheaper labor. It is time for Dingell to Retire and give the Michigan public back their ability to make a living.

Andrew Simon

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 3:48 p.m.

dingell has been a leading force in congress and a strong voice for the state of michigan. why remove him now when michigan's finally regaining its feet?

michigan face

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 3:19 p.m.

Obviously you know nothing of Dingell's long record of "working for the people" of Michigan. He has already proved himself in every area. You can't just say "no" to the truth.

Top Cat

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 : 3:08 p.m.

I guess Mr. Dingell will run on his record of supporting the health care plan to better "control the people."