By Julie Rowe
Gov. Jennifer Granholm stopped by the Arbor Brewing Company last Saturday to have pancakes with the University’s chapter of the College Democrats at their annual fundraiser.
During her 20-minute spiel—delivered as she balanced atop a chair—Granholm outlined her plans to bring the renewable energy industry to Michigan, accompanied by a few thousand jobs.
She also called on the College Dems to take a stance on the status of Michigan’s national convention delegates and the possibility of a new contest.
“I would ask for you to consider as College Dems to send a resolution or something to the legislature if you think it’s important to us to have the excitement associated with a primary,” Granholm said. “It’s sort of a tiebreaker even though this whole decision is probably going to go all the way to Denver no matter what.”
The 81-year-old Congressman John Dingell, who sponsored the breakfast, spoke nostalgically about his days as a Young Democrat. His personal gift of $500 accounted for a hefty percentage of the total donations.
