Mark Schauer in Past and present Governor candidates from Michigan

On Education: OpEd: Schauer focused on wages and benefits of the teachers

Mark Schauer said in one of his commercials that Gov. Rick Snyder has taken $1 million away from the school system. Schauer will pour millions into the schools.

In Calhoun County, there are big, gigantic, multi-million dollar high schools popping up all over the place. The primary reason is a great deal of community pride. Schauer works this angle and tosses in: he does not care about the education of the school kids, but the wages and benefits of the teachers.

On top of it all, there is the Common Core curriculum standards being forced upon us by the Obama administration. It will brainwash generations of school kids by not teaching the truth about history, the Constitution or America.

Source: Battle Creek Enquirer OpEd: 2014 Michigan governor's race Mar 12, 2014

On Corporations: Build economy that works for everyone--not just the wealthy

Rick Snyder's economy has produced one of the nation's worst unemployment rates, falling wages, increased poverty, and a shrinking middle class. Gov. Snyder has raised taxes on senior citizens' retirement earnings and on low-income working parents. He has also made deep cuts to education, leading to widespread teacher layoffs and higher tuition costs, which amount to a hidden tax on middle-class families.

Mark understands what the economy looks like not just to corporate CEOs, but to the hard-working Michiganders who make our economy tick. Growing up, Mark saved for college with his paper route, pumping gas, and flipping burgers.

As Governor, Mark will work to build an economy that works for everyone--not just the wealthy and the special interests.

Source: 2014 Michigan gubernatorial campaign website MarkSchauer.com Dec 20, 2013

On Crime: Restore funding for police & fire

Rick Snyder's drastic cuts to Michigan's communities are hurting cities and towns across the state, forcing deep cuts to basic services like police, fire protection, and infrastructure.

To improve Michigan's economy, Mark knows we need strong cities and safe communities to attract a talented workforce and high-tech business investment. That's why Mark fought for legislation to help communities hire additional police officers, and purchase new fire trucks--manufactured right here in Michigan.

As Governor, Mark will work to reverse Gov. Snyder's cuts to local revenue sharing, and improve public safety. He'll also fight for greater investment in our roads, and work to modernize our aging infrastructure.

Source: 2014 Michigan gubernatorial campaign website MarkSchauer.com Dec 20, 2013

On Homeland Security: Ensure veterans have access to the benefits they've earned

Our servicemen and women are the true heart of America. Teddy Roosevelt once said, "A man who is good enough to give his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards." That's why in Congress, Mark fought to expand health care services for veterans. Mark also helped secure additional resources to help homeless Michigan veterans find jobs.

While Michigan has the 11th largest veterans population in the country, the state ranks 53rd in providing veterans benefits--behind Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam. Mark believes we can and must do better. As Governor, Mark will work to ensure veterans have access to the benefits they've earned by strengthening state services that help veterans secure good jobs, quality health care, and affordable housing.

Source: 2014 Michigan gubernatorial campaign website MarkSchauer.com Dec 20, 2013

On Technology: Restore tax incentives for high-tech businesses

Mark has a long track record of working personally with small businesses to keep and create jobs for Michigan workers. While Gov. Snyder has unilaterally disarmed in the race for jobs by abandoning tax incentives for high-tech businesses, Mark will ensure our economic development officials have the tools they need to compete for new jobs. Source: 2014 Michigan gubernatorial campaign website MarkSchauer.com Dec 20, 2013

On Jobs: Opposes right-to-work law; protested on Capitol lawn

Snyder unceremoniously signed a law one year ago making the organized labor bastion of Michigan a right-to-work state. The law went into effect on March 28, so it is too early to calculate its effect on statistics for union membership statewide and dues collections by Michigan unions. But it has reinvigorated labor and Democratic opposition to Snyder. The national AFL-CIO said it was targeting six Republican governors, including Snyder, for defeat in the 2014 election.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer has signaled he will use Snyder's signing of the right-to-work law and the plight of Detroit pensioners to paint the governor as a friend of big banks and unconcerned about working-class people. Schauer said, "The public has figured out he's just another political figure trying to satisfy his political friends." Schauer was among the labor activists pepper-sprayed by police during a Capitol lawn demonstration as lawmakers were passing the right-to-work bill.

Source: The Detroit News on 2014 Michigan Governor race Dec 11, 2013

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