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Hard Rockin’ McCotter Officially Announces White House Run

Jul. 3, 2011 12:28am Scott Baker

WHITMORE LAKE, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter has officially announced at an Independence Day celebration that he will seek the Republican Party’s nomination for president.

The 45-year-old attorney from the Detroit suburb of Livonia made the announcement Saturday evening during a festival in Whitmore Lake, 30 miles west of Detroit.

McCotter, who’s also a guitarist, performed with his band at the event.

Rep. Thaddeus McCotter Running for President: MyFoxDETROIT.com

McCotter was elected to his fifth consecutive term in Congress in November.

He will join a field of GOP hopefuls that already includes former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, pizza magnate Herman Cain, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota.

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beerios
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 2:00am
Thad is the type of person who is very well-spoken, and very sure of himself when he speaks. He doesn’t seem the type to need to go for any hyperbole to jack himself up. Really, he’s the guy who can use his intellect to cut someone like Obama to the core without BO even realizing he’s been verbally pimp-smacked – with McCotter smiling at him the entire time.

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- Mary Jo
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 2:10am
  I do know one thing..he won’t have to be coached for debates. He’s a very smart man. Probably the most intelligent man/woman in the race at this point.
  
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GloWormy
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:59am
WOO HOO! I love Thadeus. He’ll make it interesting for sure.

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lylejk
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:38am
Seen him on RedEye several times and have finally began liking this guys wit. He’s definitely an intellectual and he has a command of words like no other imo. He’s a true conservative which is a plus in my book. Now I have 3 guys (well one of them is gal; lol) that I can almost be happy about (Cain, Backmann, and now McCotter). :)

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LiveNation
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:33am
At this point, he’s just chaff in the mix of candidates. That’s ok, he’s learning and possibly could interject an idea or issue that turns out to be a great catalyst.
In the words of John Mellencamp:
“Save some time to dream, Cause your dream might save us all”

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SPOT_OF_TEA
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:26am
McCotter was on Huchabee’s show last week and I see him on Red Eye a lot….he’s always making sense but he doesn’t have that slick crooked politician appearance so I doubt if he has a chance to win.

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lisalake
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:22am
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welovetheUSA
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:21am
McCotter…vey funny…smart man with an open love for America……..like him.

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Mary Jo
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:13am
If I remember correctly he was one who stood up against Obamacare over the abortion issue (the 10 hold outs) and Stupak caved. McCotter took alot of heat but never caved.

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RepubliCorp
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:09am
Thaddeus McCotter ……. He has my support, the guy is 100% conservative without any baggage I am aware of. Cant wait to see him shred the lib press…

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- Doug Piranha
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 8:58am
  He’s a lawyer. That’s two strikes against him before he’s even stepped to the plate.
  
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- Furious Styles
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 9:06am
  Yes, lets STEREOTYPE EVERYONE that is the cure to this country. ::eyeroll::
  
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ShiningCityGirl
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:07am
I live in Michigan, although not in his district. The few things that I know about him, I am really impressed with.

I heard him on a local radio show last night, and he said something really great in relation to China. He said that some are very mistaken when they think that prosperity leads to freedom. He said that it is only freedom that leads to prosperity!

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nomercy63
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:06am
Is it now required that people running for office play instruments???????? He will fade away., like a whole lot of them because we do not have any interest in the same old thing anymore!

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- mutslie
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 8:15am
  ……….. h’mmm……..’would he form a band’ with Clinton ? …………….
  
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concealled9mms
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:00am
Whats the big deal he plays the guitar i heard from barney frank himself that adolph obamma plays both the skin flute and the bone a phone perfectly

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101
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:00am
Who? All I hear is banjos playing!

Sarah/West step up to the plate it’s your turn at bat!

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nomark
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:58am
AWESOME! Thad is the man. A lot of people are going to be learning about Thaddeus McCotter and you will like what you see. He’s real. He’s loyal to the Constitution. He’s got a wit sharper than a ginsu knife. But most important, he’s one of those guys who you just can’t attack without getting a black eye back. The left is going to learn very quickly, “the only winning move is to not play the game” cause Thad’s got the nads to stand up to the left like very few can.

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nomark
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:57am
AWESOME! Thad is the man. I can’t believe I’m the first to post. Wow, I’m honored. A lot of people are going to be learning about Thaddeus McCotter and you will like what you see. He’s real. He’s loyal to the Constitution. He’s got a wit sharper than a ginsu knife. But most important, he’s one of those guys who you just can’t attack without getting a black eye back. The left is going to learn very quickly, “the only winning move is to not play the game” cause Thad’s got the nads to stand up to the left like very few can.

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- concealled9mms
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:03am
  Hes good people
  
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- Till_Imcarriedby6
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 8:14am
  Thads got the nads…..I’d like to see that on a bumper sticker!
  
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- seemsew
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:03am
  Thanks for your comments. I’ll be watching a little more closely as your description of him is quite favorable.
  
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- cous1933
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 4:56pm
  Nomark,
  Sorry but McCotter is not loyal to the Constitution. He voted in favor of the Patriot Act which is a blatant violation of the Fourth Amendment.
  If loyalty to the Constitution is important to you, Ron Paul is the only candidate that fits that bill.
  
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Netsurfer2
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:53am
I know nothing about this guy… I’m keeping up my guard regardless.

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seeker9
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:53am
He has an odd sense of appeal to me. Don’t know if he is dynamic enough for a peresidential run. Almost any one except BHO! No, BHO has gotta go!

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BlazingPatriot
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:49am
Do not underestimate this congressman. He is brilliant and quite capable of being a great leader.

He does lack name recognition but just wait til you hear is plan.

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mossbrain
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:44am
His audience looks like a ****** convention.

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- rickysteamboat2
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:08am
  With a nickname like mossbrain you flatter yourself.
  
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me85
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:42am
I really do not know who this guy is.

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- neverending
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:45am
  He is smart, articulate and hilariously funny
  
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- saviorammo
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:51am
  I am not in a laughing mood. Would very much enjoy someone who is willing to kick a$$ and take names.
  
  Sarah, please step up with the Col. and get to freak’n work.
  
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- Fantastic Four
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:15pm
  Amen!!!!!
  
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- firecracker
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 2:46am
  Yes. He is crazy funny. He has been a frequent guest on REDEYE.
  What a delightful surprise for the political season. Could be a contender.
  
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- OKC08GT500
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 9:40am
  He voted to end Bush-era tax cuts and has supported organized labor and government bailouts of both General Motors and Chrysler. With Republicans like this who needs Democrats?
  
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- bikermama
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:27am
  @ Neverending, I agree. And all these people already ready trashing him before they know anything about him is sad .At this rate our side will never get a great candidate because we eat our own. How about folks stop saying negatvie things about him before doing a little research. Maybe he could be our George Washington, but we may never know if people don’t give him a chance. I really don’t want to get stuck with RINO Romney. Remember, we want to unseat Obama folks, not kill our chances for a possibly great President.
  
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- joefboschsr
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:37am
  Before one makes judgment shouldn’t we look into what he is about first?
  
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- gabawol
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:12am
  McCotter is an intellectual and a patriot and his message is astoundingly plain-speaking and serious. While he may be an unknown at this point, I believe he will become a true voice for conservatism.
  
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- jmbogstad
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:51pm
  He is on “Redeye” all the time.
  
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BuckleUpAmerica
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:42am
Obama didn’t play anything did he? besides us…..Instrument wise

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- fightback
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:47am
  Played at being black.
  
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- concealled9mms
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:58am
  Yes obamma plays the skin flute and the bone a phone barney frank said he is great at both
  
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- jimmythebullet
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:54am
  i swear-ROFLMFAO!!!!!
  
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- jimmythebullet
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:58am
  wtf?-i was replying to concealled9mms.i guess they jumped me to the next page(?)
  
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- Laus Deo
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 3:37am
  obama played pied piper.
  
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- Gripes
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:56pm
  Yeah, George Soros’ skin flute.
  
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Exrepublisheep
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:39am
More dogs at the bowl.

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GBMBulletsSKNRD
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:38am
yuck……………….

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bikerr
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:38am
Let’s hope he’s for real and can help The U.S. of A.

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- BernieKittyCat
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 9:02am
  Our Liberty is from God not the government.
  Our sovereignty is in our souls not the soil.
  Our security is through strength not surrender.
  Our prosperity is from the private sector not the public sector.
  Out truths are self-evident not relative.
  Thaddeus McCotter on Red-Eye March 2009
  
  youtube.com search: Red-Eye McCotter
  
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GBMBulletsSKNRD
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:37am
He is a lawyer.

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- grandma7
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:43am
  Going to detroit in a few days. I’ll talk to people up there.
  
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- concealled9mms
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:04am
  Can anybody in detroit hold a conversation you can understand?
  
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- Public Enema
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 8:39am
  I know YOU could not hold a conversation with this guy.
  
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- Kurty C Wipe
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:29am
  Ted Nugget knows whats f..k up with this this country more than most.
  Nugget/Palin just to piss of MSM and the Larry O’ donells of the country.
  Carry the water, don’t sit around and wait to drink the water.
  Shot the spotted owl and eat it.
  Liberals and unions have destroy our country! Look at Detroit! Thats where the real animals live.
  
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- Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:43am
  Hard Rocking I won’t be voting for him.
  
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- Therightsofbilly
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:49am
  For all those who have never heard of him, when you see him in a debate, you will know why many like him so much.
  
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- Browncoat359
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 2:56am
  So were Jefferson,Lincoln and more than a few of the Founders. Your point would be?
  
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- jeffyfreezone
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:46am
  I tried to donate $ but it wouldn’t take it, either that, or I donated 3 times, still not sure which. Ha! I like to hear this man talk about the country and generally make the conservative point. He’s VERY good at it!
  
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- jeffyfreezone
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:47am
  SAMIAMTWO You forgot spend other people’s money!
  
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- cessna152
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:02am
  Who? I never liked to “welcome back McCotter”
  
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- Eliasim
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 9:34am
  We need someone who understands the Constitution. I’m not inclined to vote for another stinking lawyer.
  
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- Midwest Blonde
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 10:16am
  Obama is a lawyer too. So is being a lawyer better or worse? All you say is “he’s a lawyer”.
  
  Good? bad? what??
  
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- Down2TheC
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 10:54am
  But he’s really good. Hear him talk and you’ll see. But sadly this will dilute the tea party impact even more and the empty shirt chameleon (Romney) will win with our votes spread out between Cain, Bachman, and McCotter.
  
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- drattastic
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:01am
  If this is the guy I think it is ,he’s hilarious, I mean a very witty guy.Don’t know much about him though.
  
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- drattastic
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:10am
  Watched a few clips of this guy he is sharp as a tack. Smart and humorous ,want to know more.
  
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- leftcoastslut
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:27am
  kinda reminds me of Abraham Lincoln
  
  i think we need about 20 more candidates because sorass is spending a lot of money employing all the personnel hired to dig up dirt on all the candidates, now this is what i call stimulating
  
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- rickvb
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:41am
  He is a patriot, a true conservative and would make a great leader. I find it hard to believe how few of you hear have heard of him; he’s a frequent guest on Dennis Miller and Jerry Doyle, and has been on Bill Bennett and Sean Hannity too. He’s been a consistent vote on conservative side of economic issues; up to and including voting NO on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Check out his positions and his record; he’s easily as dependable as Bachmann or Santorum.
  
  Full disclosure: he’s my representative.
  
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- Tankertony
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:04pm
  Two strikes automatically for being a lawyer, but I like the guy. Michelle is also one of ‘those’, as is a family member. Love em’, but …
  Sarah Palin will win the Presidency of the United States of America in 2012
  
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- Dale
  Posted on July 3, 2011 at 2:44pm
  GBMBulletsSKNRD
  He is a lawyer.
  —————
  So is Judge (cousin) Andrew N.
  
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- justafollower
  Posted on July 5, 2011 at 10:01am
  Michigan is a trainwreck. Hell it’s on it’s way to be coming a third world state! Tell him to just stay home and fix his state. At this point, I’m not interested in hearing any ideas out of Michigan until they clean up their own state. It would be like asking an addict for advice on getting clean.
  
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