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freep.com - 3/30/2009
Hoekstra enters race for Michigan governor | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
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With a catch phrase of "Michigan's Future Begins with Us," U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra kicked off his campaign for governor in Detroit this morning. "We need to begin the process of rebuilding a strong Michigan," said Hoekstra, 55, a Republican from Holland, at press conference at the Inland Pipe ...
washingtonindependent.com - 4/2/2009
Rep. Pete Hoekstra Bashes Global Currency
— washingtonindependent.com — I was just talking to Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.), who’s leaving Congress to run for governor of... Michigan, about his proposed Parental Rights Amendment —a constitutional change that would, among other things, prevent “any source of international law” ... (more) Rep. Pete Hoekstra Bashes Global Currency

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blogs.wsj.com - 3/31/2009
Rep. Hoekstra Enters 2010 Race for Michigan Governor
— blogs.wsj.com — Susan Davis reports on politics. On the same day President Barack Obama announced plans to restructure General... Motors and Chrysler, Michigan Republican Rep. Pete Hoekstra announced his 2010 bid for governor in Detroit under the banner slogan: ... (more) Rep. Hoekstra Enters 2010 Race for Michigan Governor

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briefingroom.thehill.com - 3/25/2009
Hoekstra just about announces gubernatorial run
— briefingroom.thehill.com — Congressman Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) all but officially announced on Friday that he plans to run for governor... in 2010. Appearing on WJR radio, Hoekstra said he will make an official announcement on Monday and added that most will interpret that as an ... (more) Hoekstra just about announces gubernatorial run

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Taegan Goddard's Political Wire:  Hoekstra Will Run for Michigan Governor

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Hoekstra Will Run for Michigan Governor
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R-MI) announced he's running for Michigan governor in 2010, the Detroit Free Press reports. Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) can't run for re-election because of term limits.

Hoekstra makes it official
News — ... announcement that he will run for governor next year on Monday. "We need to begin the process of rebuilding a strong Michigan," said Hoekstra, at a press conference, according to the Detroit Free Press . "We will create new opportunities to not only keep our family members, friends, neighbors and our great businesses here at home in Michigan, but attract new companies and residents to our great state." Hoesktra joins a slew of candidates either already running or considering the race. Republicans include: state Sen. Tom George of Texas Township, Attorney General Mike Cox, ...

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HOEKSTRA RUNS FOR GOV; SEN LINCOLN POSSIBLY VULNERABLE; NY CD-20 SPECIAL TODAY; OBAMA HEADS TO EUROPE. — Politics1
MICHIGAN. Eight-term Congressman Peter Hoekstra (R) announced Monday that he will be a candidate for Governor in 2010. Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) is term-limited. Attorney General Mike Cox, State Senator Tom George and Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land are already running on the GOP side. ...
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Quinnipiac: Toomey leads Specter 41 to 27 in GOP primary. Michigan Rep. Hoekstra for governor? Mitt Romney has a cautionary tale on card-check. AP analysis: Teleprompter telegraphs Obama caution Kudlow won't run for Senate in Connecticut.
Rep. Hoekstra Enters 2010 Race for Michigan Governor — WSJ.com: Washington Wire
Susan Davis reports on politics. On the same day President Barack Obama announced plans to restructure General Motors and Chrysler, Michigan Republican Rep. Pete Hoekstra announced his 2010 bid for governor in Detroit under the banner slogan: ...
Hoekstra says he's running for governor — CNN Political Ticker
Rep. Hoekstra will announce if he's running for governor on Monday. (CNN) – Michigan Rep. Peter Hoekstra is launching a bid for governor, the Republican congressman announced Monday morning on a local radio show. Hoekstra, 55, is seeking ...
Hoekstra to announce decision to run for governor on Monday — CNN Political Ticker
Rep. Hoekstra will announce if he's running for governor on Monday. WASHINGTON (CNN) - Michigan Rep. Peter Hoekstra will announce his decision on whether to run for governor next week, the Republican said on a Detroit radio show Wednesday. ...