We win. We WIN!!!
By: Jerry Weyand
At least that is the feeling at the national level and with our state house of representatives and our local county commissioners!
However… we must not linger in the state of euphoria too long. It is definitely legitimate to feel that pro-lifers have been given the proverbial ”shot in the arm”. Unlike some states with positive life affirming movements, however, we are in Michigan where we must – like the salmon – continue to swim upstream to accomplish our goals.
The Right to Life of Michigan Political Action Committee (RLM-PAC) went into election day
with endorsements in 262 races for public office including, but not limited to, Congress, the
Michigan State House, State Supreme Court, County Commissions, Sheriff, School Boards and Drain Commissioner.
Kamala Harris is defeated. 91% of our state House endorsed candidates have won, leading to a new prolife majority in the state House. RLM-PAC endorsed candidates also won 87.4% of the 262 races in which there were endorsements.
The RLM-PAC makes more endorsements, and continues to achieve more wins than any other organization in the state. The endorsement process begins in February with local PAC volunteer trainings followed by candidate interviews. All final PAC endorsements are made by the RLM-PAC State Board which deliberates on recommended endorsements and votes on candidates.
A special thank you to those volunteers from our local affiliate who took part in the
PAC interviews of many of our candidates in local races.
Congratulations to the RLM-PAC endorsed candidates in Livingston County! 25 of our 28 locally endorsed candidates won, plus our new 7th District US Congressman Tom Barrett.
The Michigan House of Representatives – Ann Bollin (49th District) and Jason Woolford (50th District)
Livingston County Commissioners – Roger Deaton, Dave Domas, Jay Drick, Nick Fiani, Jay Gross, Douglas Helzerman, Wes Nakagiri and Frank Sample.
Livingston County officials: Elizabeth Hundley (County Clerk), Carolyn Henry (Prosecutor), Mike Murphy (Sheriff), Jennifer Gehringer Nash (Treasurer), Brian Jonckheere (Drain Commissioner).
Brighton Township – Patrick Michel (Supervisor), Rose Drouillard (Treasurer), Sam Theis (Trustee).
Genoa Twp. – Janene Deaton (Clerk), Candie Hovarter, Bill Reiber, Richard P. Saucy (Trustees).
School Boards – Jeff Scott (Hartland), Steve Dault (Howell).
Despite the challenges we face in the pro-life movement, we must “Never Give Up, Never Surrender”. The value of human life, created in the very image of God, compels us to protect what matters to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Endorsements
The General Election Endorsement list coming soon... Until then, generate your personalized ballot to see your general election-endorsed candidates.
How does Right to Life make endorsement decisions? This FAQ is taken from the Right to Life Michigan Endorsement page.
RLM-PAC endorsements are non-partisan, and based solely on RLM-PAC bylaws and the criteria listed below.
A candidate must be prolife with no exceptions other than life of the mother. A candidate must also complete a questionnaire based on the office the candidate is seeking.
The RLM-PAC believes that a previously-endorsed prolife incumbent running for re-election to the same seat—who has consistently stood up for the unborn despite possible retribution—deserves the unwavering support of the RLM-PAC, regardless of opponent. Therefore, the RLM-PAC will endorse the previously-endorsed prolife incumbent running for re-election, provided that incumbent has maintained an acceptable prolife voting record since their last election and successfully completed a current questionnaire.
When there is an “open seat” with no incumbent, the RLM-PAC will send candidate questionnaires to all major party candidates who file to run and offer a personal interview for possible endorsement.
Local PAC subcommittees—made up of prolife affiliate member volunteers who have completed training classes—conduct candidate interviews. Following RLM-PAC bylaws and criteria, the subcommittees make endorsement recommendations to the state PAC board.
Because local RLM affiliates are not PACs and are legally prohibited from making endorsements, the local committees make recommendations to the state PAC board, which makes the final endorsement decision.
The RLM-PAC endorses candidates in both major political parties, although not in all districts or races.
Voter preference and allegiance to a particular political party can be a factor in determining if the RLM-PAC will become involved in a particular district. Some districts are considered “safe” districts for either the Democratic or the Republican candidate. For example, if a political party makes up more than 60% of the voters in a particular district, then any other party’s candidate stands practically no chance of winning. It is very difficult in such districts to get voters to “cross-over” to vote for a candidate who represents that minority political party. Therefore, electability is taken into account when the local PAC subcommittees make recommendations for endorsements. The RLM-PAC must use its limited resources effectively in those areas in which it can possibly make a difference in the outcome.
Single Issue Voting?
We often hear that one issue voting, choosing the right to life over the many other issues, is a problem and flaw in the prolife person’s ethics, morality, and character.
We disagree.
No other issue directly and intentionally kills up to 3,000 humans every single day. Life is the very foundation of all other rights. If we kill people health insurance does not matter. Immigration does not matter. Hunger and poverty do not matter. Women’s rights is a moot point when 1,500 females are killed daily.
On the other issues, no one is pro-hunger, we just disagree about the method to end hunger. No one is anti-healthcare, we just disagree on the method to provide the most people with the best care possible.
Science tells us that the unborn is a human being. To deny this is to deny science.
Science tells us that abortion kills an innocent human being.
Please read some of these blogs to understand the ‘why’ of the single issue vote.
Peace, non-violence, kindness, and empathy agree with placing this issue above others.
For more Right to Life of Michigan PAC Endorsement, click here.
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Ryan Bomberger
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Scott Klusendorf
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