2008 Woodie Awards
Michigan's top legislators say budget crisis not over
Event draws more than 700 people, sets Griffin Forum record in attendance
By: Maria Spicketts
Issue date: 11/7/07 Section: News
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DeRoche also said the tax should be dismissed.
"It's not a good idea - it doesn't create jobs and it doesn't bring people to state," he said.
Having all four leaders under the same roof is unprecedented, said Bill Ballenger, editor of Inside Michigan Politics and a former Griffin Endowed Chair.
Ypslanti junior Liz Cornish said she enjoyed being able to ask the legislators questions.
"It was helpful for people not educated in the political aspects of government," she said. "All the panelists were interacting diplomatically and it was good to watch."
The panel was uncensored, said Benjamin Barker, a Mount Pleasant sophomore.
"It was great to see how they are able to communicate," he said.
The panelists discussed the importance of keeping college graduates in the state, what negotiations take place behind closed doors and term limits. All were in agreement that experience is key in government and that a discussion should take place to extend term limits.
Gary Shapiro, interim executive vice president and provost, introduced the panel, including television station WKAR's "Off the Record" anchor and moderator for the event, Tim Skubick.
"The Griffin Forum is designed to stimulate the political consciousness of faculty and students," Shapiro said.
Students Against Gary Peters, a group opposed to the Peters' employment at CMU while he runs for Congress, handed out fliers prior to the event.
"It was an interesting forum; I never took issue with the forum," said Dennis Lennox II, a Topinabee junior and spokesman for the group.
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"It's not a good idea - it doesn't create jobs and it doesn't bring people to state," he said.
Having all four leaders under the same roof is unprecedented, said Bill Ballenger, editor of Inside Michigan Politics and a former Griffin Endowed Chair.
Ypslanti junior Liz Cornish said she enjoyed being able to ask the legislators questions.
"It was helpful for people not educated in the political aspects of government," she said. "All the panelists were interacting diplomatically and it was good to watch."
The panel was uncensored, said Benjamin Barker, a Mount Pleasant sophomore.
"It was great to see how they are able to communicate," he said.
The panelists discussed the importance of keeping college graduates in the state, what negotiations take place behind closed doors and term limits. All were in agreement that experience is key in government and that a discussion should take place to extend term limits.
Gary Shapiro, interim executive vice president and provost, introduced the panel, including television station WKAR's "Off the Record" anchor and moderator for the event, Tim Skubick.
"The Griffin Forum is designed to stimulate the political consciousness of faculty and students," Shapiro said.
Students Against Gary Peters, a group opposed to the Peters' employment at CMU while he runs for Congress, handed out fliers prior to the event.
"It was an interesting forum; I never took issue with the forum," said Dennis Lennox II, a Topinabee junior and spokesman for the group.
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