As part of the Annual Austin Blair din­ner, can­di­dates from the Republican party of Michigan met to dis­cuss var­i­ous issues fac­ing the state.

The Austin Blair Dinner, which is spon­sored by the Mecosta County Grand Old Party (GOP), was held last Thursday as the run-up to the elec­tions in November becomes more active.

The Torch spoke with some of the can­di­dates at the event. Below is what a few of them had to say.

Mishler

“There has been a lot of dis­ap­point­ment over bro­ken promises. This is a great time for us to get back on track.”

McManus

“Getting an enhanced driver’s license should be as easy as get­ting a hunt­ing license.”

Booher

“We need a plan. 1. Balance the bud­get. 2. Create jobs… Michigan Promise? Fund it.”

Candidates

Republican can­di­dates for State level posi­tions share thoughts at the Austin Blair Dinner. Jeremy Mishler is run­ning for the 102^nd State Representative Position, Sen. Michelle McManus for Secretary of State, and Rep. Darwin Booher for State Senator.