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- Incumbent Michigan Governor G. Mennen "Soapy" Williams gives a campaign speech denouncing his Republican opponent, former Michigan Governor Harry Kelly, for running a dirty campaign. Williams argues that informed voters are crucial to a democracy and claims that Kelly has refused to articulate any platform and has spent his time calling Williams a communist and a socialist. Williams outlines his own positions, including decent treatment of elderly citizens, labor laws which are fair to employers and employees, an immediate road building program, and above all a "government which sees and meets the needs of all its people." He challenges Kelly to articulate what he stands for. Williams is introduced by Robert Scott, the Secretary/Treasurer for the Michigan Federation of Labor AFL, who also announces the AFL endorsement for Williams.
- Date Issued:
- 1950-10-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a campaign rally for Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Schuette. Pence praises President Donald Trump and touts his administration's successes in the economy, employment and world trade. Pence also talks about the Republican candidates running for state and national office and why they should be elected. Held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a campaign rally in Georgia to support the state's Republican Attorney General Brian Kemp who is running for governor. Pence praises President Trump and touts administration accomplishments in the areas of jobs, trade, and the economy. He criticizes "Hollywood liberals" campaigning for Kemp's opponent and talks about ending illegal immigration, lowering taxes, growing the U.S. agriculture sector, and cutting federal regulations. Held in Augusta, Georgia.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan Governor John Engler debates Democratic challenger Howard Wolpe on education, crime, and abortion in their third and final television confrontation. Moderated by "Off the Record" host Tim Skubick.
- Date Issued:
- 1994-10-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Speaking at a campaign rally in support of Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp, U.S. President Donald Trump talks about immigration and border security, hurricane Michael, the media, the economy, unemployment figures, and Senator Elizabeth Warren. Former University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley and Kemp also speak to the crowd. Held in Macon, Georgia.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump holds a rally in Wisconsin to support Republican candidates. Trump opens the rally by saying that "threats of political violence are an attack on our democracy itself," and encourages politicians to "stop treating political opponents as being orally defective." He also blames the media for encouraging violence and talks about trade, tariffs, the economy, immigration, and crime. Wisconsin's Republican Governor Scott Walker and Republican Senate candidate Leah Vukmir also speak.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-10-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In an oral history interview, Don Stevens, former Michigan State University trustee and AFL-CIO board member, talks about conflicts within the leadership of the state AFL-CIO, how he came to head the state CIO Education Department, and visiting Europe in order to help unions in postwar Europe reestablish themselves. Stevens describes efforts to influence elections, endorsing John Swainson for Governor, and tax issues involving Detroit which cost Swainson reelection. He also talks about the creation of the labor center at MSU, the start of Oakland University as a separate institution during his time as an MSU trustee, and John Hannah's presidency of MSU. He closes by considering what that the labor movement in Michigan has accomplished, what it has meant to him, and the threats it is under. Stevens is interviewed by John Revitte, MSU professor of Labor and Industrial Relations. Part four of four.
- Date Issued:
- 1983-03-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Don Stevens, former Michigan State University trustee and AFL-CIO board member, talks about his experiences in the Michigan labor movement. Among other topics, he discusses the Association of Catholic Trade Unionists, the anti-union efforts of Father Coughlin, the pro-union efforts of other priests, the internal struggles of a number of Michigan unions during WWII as different factions jockeyed for control and influence and the creation of the United Way as a method for coordinating charitable fund raising . Stevens also talks about the 1961-62 Michigan constitutional convention, Coleman Young, Gus Scholle, the growth of union influence in the state and the 1948 campaigns of G. Mennen Williams for governor and Gerald R. Ford for the U.S. Congress. Stevens says that Ford courted union support in the 1948 Republican primary and later betrayed the unions by voting to override President Truman's veto of the Taft-Hartley Act. Stevens is interviewed by John Revitte, MSU professor of Labor and Industrial Relations. Part three of four. Gift of John Revitte.
- Date Issued:
- 1983-03-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump endorses Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Senate candidate Florida Governor Rick Scott. Trump talks about the state of the U.S. economy, foreign policy, and trade. DeSantis thanks Trump for his support and says that if elected he will enact conservative policies that will help Florida's economy grow. Held in Tampa, Florida.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-07-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- At a town meeting in the Masonic Temple of Kalamazoo, MI, Victor E. Bucknell announces his candidacy for governor of Michigan in response to a resolution requesting that he run for the position on the Democratic ticket, read by Charles Bennett. Bucknell argues forcefully for the importance of local government and makes it clear that it will be an issue throughout his campaign.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-02-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection