Political

Since Plummer announced his candidacy, contro-

versy has swirled over his contact with Republican offi- cials in recent years. So the question for some remains: Is Glenn Plummer a Democrat or Republican? Plum- mer’s answer, provided in his March 29 announcement speech and in his March 24 interview with the Michigan Chronicle, is summarized below.

Glenn Plummer’s Answer:

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me.

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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE

A Real Democrat?

I have accepted invitations to other Republican–

sponsored events, not because I was a Republican; I’ve never been a Republican. But I accepted these invita- tions because I believe in sharing my beliefs and opin- ions with everyone -- and because the bridge-building process is part of who I am.

It’s simply second nature to I believe in the ongoing partnership between labor

and management. I know that this give-and-take rela- tionship, and the vigilance of our labor unions, built the American middle class. America’s middle class was created right here in Greater Detroit, due in large part to collective bargaining. The partnership between labor and management is a Democratic principle, and I be- lieve in that.

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I believe in Affirmative Action. I’ve personally ex-

perienced a “non-level playing field” as an African-Amer- ican business owner in broadcasting. I realize the im- portance of making sure doors of opportunity are open for all. Affirmative Action is a Democratic principle, and I believe in that.

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• I am a Democrat, a card-carrying Democrat.

I spoke, as a pastor, to a prayer breakfast held at

the Republican National Convention in 2004, at the invitation of Rep. J.C. Watts, who was at the time the only African-American Republican in Congress. My message was: “Are you on the Lord’s side?” and it challenged their positions on a variety of issues.

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As chairman of the National Religious Broadcast-

ers, I introduced then-President George W. Bush at the group’s national convention.

I believe in the responsibility of government to

protect and serve its citizens, especially the most vulner- able. The Democratic Party has always been the cham- pion of working people and the defender of the poor. Government must continue that important role.

• While I fully support free enterprise and economic growth, I also know we can’t let the rich and powerful run free. So government must protect society with laws that mandate the health and safety of workers and protect the environment, just to name two examples. Govern- ment protection is a Democratic principle and I believe in that.

April 7-13, 2010

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GLENN PLUMMER

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MARVIN MILES, Pastor of International Gospel Center, Escorse, Mich.

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