.contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Ted Nugent, who endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke Thursday, is a lifetime member of the far-right Oath Keepers, a group central to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. "Brian rules," Ed Helms wrote during a Reddit AMA in 2014. With 202 employees in three dealerships, Kevin Rinke's company is one of the top-ranking GM sales operations globally. A vote for Kevin Rinke is a vote for eliminating the income tax, fixing our broken education system, and restoring election integrity. } He said, hey, would you be interested in helping me out? It's got to stop Michigan's at a tipping point.". And we don't need revolutions, we need evolutions. He says that creating the proper environment for business in the state would eliminate the need for tax credits. KR: Kevin Rinke's plan is to completely eliminate the personal income tax, [which is] 4.25%. In a statement before the event, Michigan Democratic Party officialscalled him an "out-of-touch millionaire with a wrong-for-Michigan agenda. } width: 50%; Biography Rinke received a bachelor's degree in advertising and statistics from Michigan State University in 1983. The laws that I'm asking about are more preemptive in the form of a red-flag law. Ryan and Jim weren't the only ones from "The Office" who went to high school together Andy and Kevin did, too. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { I've already seen (him) demonstrate the willingness to allow those who are running the show to do their job. Rinke is among 11 Republicans seeking to become the GOP nominee to challenge Whitmer in November. } Changes to that law, reduced fees for care providers. And a freakishly good golfer.". .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} margin-top: 0px; I believe this, that I want to show the people of Michigan I have a message. So for the next couple of months, I worked with him on his Pro-Am golf tournament.. "Well, as a rule, if we had the proper environment, we wouldn't need tax incentives. Rinke also criticized the Whitmeradministration'shandling of nursing homes. , See also:Michigan gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022. My son, who was in on the conversation, said, dad, fix the darn thing.. "Well, I think it was a combination of things. .results_row td { Rinke went on to say that 16,000 people left the state last year to find jobs in another state, taking their tax dollars with them. And unfortunately, we've been losing businesses and losing residents under this particular governor's leadership. And there was a production of 'Oklahoma,' and he was playing the lead male character, and I was in the pit playing drums," Kravitz told Seth Meyers in 2018. padding-left: 10px; margin-bottom:0px; } Let's concede, in the interests of candor,that the odds that the Free Press Editorial Board will endorse the GOP primary winnerin a general election faceoff with incumbent Gov. The review noted that about 99% of the 1,616 votes, all . "I remember saying that I couldn't act, but BJ said, 'Just trust me,' and then he said, 'I think you're funny.'". width: 250px; They go to states like Florida, which has no personal income tax. He wants more parental input in the classroom, plans to ban critical race theory and gender studies, and wants to see all Michigan public schools at a 95% literacy level by the time he hypothetically leaves office. We've heard other entrepreneurs make the same claim Rick Snyder is the most recent example only to find themselves hamstrungby the realities ofdemocratic government. }, 100); width: 35px !important; And that was just north of Lansing [in Bath in 1927], when a gentleman blew up a school. They don't choose based on their party, they don't intentionally separate people, they intentionally bring them together for the mutual best interest. I always felt slightly sorry for him because everyone wanted to tackle the future king of England. 1:25. We're going to create an environment for people to be successful. border:1px solid #FFB81F; [Whitmer's] management of the state and her decision making, I believe, are disastrous, Rinke said in our interview. "Listen, it's a big accomplishment from [a] fellow Santa Monica High [student]," Rob Lowe told Entertainment Tonight in 2016. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Kevin Hogan advanced from the Green convention for Governor of Michigan on April 23, 2022. ", "They were both quite popular and very different," their former drama teacher, Schifman, told Vanity Fair in 2018. Because someone accused me of being crazy, which is the criteria, or mentally unfit, which is the criteria under red flag for the police to confiscate and eliminate or avoid due process. State legislature | So before I ask any Michigander for a dollar, I'm willing to say, 'I'll pay first,' says Rinke. I watched those two men work together and I had the privilege of listening to them interact, and they always put the country before themselves, Rinke said. And you need a governor that's willing to do the right thing that's not looking to make a career out of this. background-color: #003388; Right away, Rinkes self-funding puts him ahead of the fundraising totals made by the 11 other candidates vying for the GOP nomination, including former Detroit Police Chief James Craig whom many have pointed to as a favorite in the race, Kalamazoo chiropractor Garret Soldano and Norton Shores conservative media personality Tudor Dixon. They also attended Newton South High School together, and Krasinski even appeared in Novak's senior play. Kevin Rinke, a Republican candidate for governor, meets with people on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Fleetwood Diner in Lansing, Mich. Rinke launched a 10-day bus tour across Michigan three months. We asked the candidates about these different types of energy and their plans to address Michigan's energy needs in the future. We create a smaller government, not one that is spending. Like the other four candidates, it would be Rinkes first state-elected position and like the others, he sees himself as a political outsider here to shake things up. They were both like rock stars in a way, in a school full of rock stars. Aaron Parseghian: It's clear that former President Trump still has a big voice in the Republican party. .election_results_text { top: -1px; State and local courts | .inner_percentage.Green { } } .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { I understand the real issues. .non_result_row div { .widget-row.Green { But that is not becausewe are in the bag for whomever Democrats care to nominate, as those with short memories sometimes allege. The ads, which cost six figures to air, show Rinke driving a 1969 Pontiac GTO muscle car. .widget-row.Libertarian { } } clear: both; It's just that simple. font-size: 12px; I believe we have a state that overtaxes, and applies taxes in the wrong areas and overregulates, he said. "It doesn't seem like our clerks are keeping up with the voter rolls very well," she said. font-weight: bold; KR: We have also seen, you know, mass killings or mass injuries caused by automobiles, incidents with knives. max-height: 580px; .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} padding-left: 8px; margin: auto; Federal courts | Plymouth Vowing to serve Michigan as a leader who "can be trusted," conservative Metro Detroit businessman Kevin Rinke kicked off his gubernatorial campaign Thursday night with a crowd . KR: If I give the people of Michigan back their money, we would have the largest budget in the history of the state, pre-COVID, by over $9 billion. And I know what makes Michigan tick. It's easy enough to imagine celebrities meeting on film sets or red carpets, but it's even more fascinating to picture them partnering up in a chemistry lab as teenagers. line-height: 1.5em; LANSING, Mich. (CBS Detroit/AP) Former owner of Detroit-area car dealerships, Kevin Rinke, has launched his campaign for Michigan governor on Monday with TV and digital ads touting himself as a conservative outsider and criticizing Gov. width: 100% color: white; If youve seen his political ads, you also know Rinke has prioritized election integrity. $('#candidate-connection-email-104738').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); } LANSING (AP) Republican Kevin Rinke, a former owner of Detroit-area car dealerships, launched his campaign for Michigan governor on Monday with self-funded TV and digital ads that tout him as a conservative outsider and criticize Gov. .votebox-results-metadata-p { And I said, it would be an honor and a privilege, said Rinke of that first meeting. color: #6db24f; letter-spacing: 0.03em; Rinke'scampaign has emphasized hisbusiness background, noting he started working at the family's auto dealerships "picking up trash, cleaning customer restrooms and washing cars. Of the 18 top Republican states, 16 of them are being run by first-time elected businesspeople, and they are booming economies and growing populations, Rinke noted. Gretchen Whitmer in November. In 2018, Zach Braff even tweeted that Hill came to his bar mitzvah. The Michigan primary election takes place on August 2nd. And that means that the people of the state need to work through their elected officials, their legislature, to come up with what they want. color: #888; Applewhaite's comment referred tolawsuits from the 1990s that alleged he made sexual and racist comments to employees of a car dealership he ran in Metro Detroit. background-color: #f9f9f9; But that would be a dangerous gamble in a state that has a history ofswinging unpredictably between the twoparties. Those people who had already been injured had paid to the insurance company into the state, the price for unlimited lifetime benefits. width: 100%; Rinke said "this is what happens when you put a career politician in charge who puts politics over the people they're supposed to protect. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Definitely from looking at him, wasn't necessarily like the type of cat that I would even, like, deal with. You need to be properly registered. }. margin-bottom: -2px !important; KR: I am not involved anymore with Cassell & Associates. But at the end of the day, Roe v. Wade being overturned was the proper decision. And as governor prior to signing that, I would review that legislation, but I'm not going to speculate on what would be put forth. And even Ruth Bader Ginsburg agreed with that. The Republican candidate. Beyond maintaining long-term employees, Rinke has plans to expand his company by partnering with United Auto Group and Roger Penske. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider And we will continue to make appropriate adjustments from there.". But who loves Michigan, who's grown up and understands Michigan, and who will deliver for the people not play politics at the people's expense.". } Because of how our government was functioning, because of the decisions that Gretchen Whitmer was making, my wife and I were contemplating leaving the state and walking away, he said. Rinke spoke with Morning Edition host Doug Tribou. Rinke grew up in the car-dealing business. ", "Kevin Rinkes campaign kickoff will do little tonight to convince voters that his wrong-for-Michigan agenda is one worth adopting," spokesperson Rodericka Applewhaite said. Doug Tribou: You owned and operated businesses in a couple of different industries, including car dealerships. He has repeatedly described the claims from past employees as false. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} Climate Change | What's up with this wild weather? Counties | background-color: #003388; Those entry points would always be supervised. His enthusiasm for slashingtaxes and eliminating regulations should appeal to traditional Republicansespecially the affluent ones who would profit most handsomely from his proposal to eliminate Michigan's income tax. Hebridleswhen reporters ask him whether he favors greater government regulation of birth control, asserting that no serious Republican supports such an intrusion. 15 of the best movies about high school to watch right now, There are some interesting pairs and groups of celebrities who went to the. display: block; This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. } $('#candidate-connection-twitter-104738').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Ballot measures, Who represents me? Public policy. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Biggest achievement:Making the car-selling business "professional," with clear goals and measures for staff. You also invested in a company that cares for people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke said Monday that his "bold" proposal to eliminate Michigan's personal income tax would help residents and also sets him apart in a crowded 10-person . That'sMachiavellian strategy mischievous Democrats have prescribed in other states where election-deniers and anti-vaccine extremistsare contending in Republican primaries for important statewide offices. In a statement Monday, the Michigan Democratic Party saidWhitmer had vetoed several bills seenas aiming"to dismantle the democratic process, weaken voting rights, and suppress Michiganders vote. Self-Employed. We'reskeptical of Rinke's confidencethat his successful private business ventures guarantee he'll beequally successful runninga state whose taxing and spending authority rests with an independent Legislature. The calendar has turned to March, which means college basketball is officially at the forefront of the sports world.The 2022-23 campaign has been as wide-open as ever and everything is up for . Four years later, we endorsed Snyder for re-election over his Democratic opponent, former Congressman Mark Schauer, who failed to articulate a coherent vision for our state. One, it was a conversation with my son and my wife. Does that raise a red flag? We livein strange times, and there is no telling what a polarized electorate beset by a lingering pandemic, an incipient recession, and a paranoiac disinformation campaign led byformer President Donald Trump will do in November, when the winner of the forthcomingGOP primary winner will presumably be on the ballot. Matt Damon told Conan O'Brien in 2019 that Ben Affleck came to his defense during a fight in high school, and that's when they really cemented their friendship. Voters in the August primary select the nominee. Growing up, I loved playing on computer, as well as trying to figure out how they worked. height: 56px; And it forces states to be subservient to the federal government. background-color: #f9f9f9; No mandates, no vaccines, no mask mandates, no gender theory, no sexuality. letter-spacing: 0.03em; The results have been certified. text-align: center; Aug 2, 2022. z-index:1; Rinke, a 61-year-old Bloomfield Hills resident who acquired his wealth by expanding and then selling his familys auto dealership empire, contends that his experience overseeing a variety of regulated businesseshas made himsavvy in the ways of state government. width: 100%; And when we eliminate the personal income tax, like the nine other states in our country that outperformed us economically during COVID, and post COVID. .non_result_row th { Doug first moved to Michigan in 2015 when he was awarded a Knight-Wallace journalism fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Shes focused on fixing the damn roads and has made the largest increase in school funding in the states history without raising taxes," he added. overflow-y: hidden; How to run for office | } And that includes me. Indeed, our editorial board has endorsed the Republican nominee for governor in three of the last six election cycles: John Engler, with whom we had many serious policy differences throughout his 12-year gubernatorial tenure, won our support for a third term in 1998, when the winner of the Democratic primary was Geoffrey Fieger. We did not have time to get to questions about gun control in Michigan but did receive a statement on Rinke's stance from, Katie Martin, a senior advisor to Rinke: Kevin Rinke supports the 2nd Amendment and believes in constitutional carry which we saw used just last week by a brave citizen to save countless lives in Indiana. GOP Candidates: Ryan Kelley, Kevin Rinke, Tutor Dixon, Garrett Soldano, Ralph Rebandt Dem Candidates: Gretchen Whitmer (Incumbent) Michigan Governor - Republican Primary } }) Rinke has also proposed the elimination of the states personal income tax, a barrier he sees to expanding business opportunities in Michigan. Besides the auto group, he has led other businesses, including a traumatic brain injury center and Centria Healthcare. Went to Grosse Pointe South High School. font-size: 2em; The fact that nobody on the GOP gubernatorial ballot has ever presided over a school board meeting, introduced a piece of legislation, or mounted a winning campaign for town council hardly recommends them for the highest political office in the state. Elections in 2023 | Editors Note: Mr. Rinke ran out of time with us during the interview and we were unable to ask him questions about upcoming Supreme Court cases, the 2020 election results, election security and police officer shortages in departments across the state. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { He lives in Oakland County. font-style: italic; height: 22px; ", He added: "I feel the anger of the people of Michigan and I'll use that to fuel myself to build a stronger and better Michigan that serves you.". "We're going to support our small businesses. } padding-left: 0; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Contact our sales team. } Tudor Dixon, 44, and Ryan Kelly, 40, share backgrounds in entertainment, a determination to criminalize abortion without exceptions,and an appetite for outlandish conspiracy theories popular with their party's lunatic fringe. Her job approval rating climbed to start 2022, according to a new poll commissioned by The Detroit News and WDIV. What's that mean to the people? vertical-align: top; There were no incumbents in this race. Gretchen Whitmer. The conversation moved to small businesses in Michigan and their recovery from the pandemic lockdowns. margin-bottom: .75em; background-color: grey; $('.hideResponses').hide(); } Krasinski told Boston.com in 2005. "Look, the people who went to Santa Monica High we get s--- done. How to vote | Michiganders have a lot of concerns about education in the state, from safety in schools to diversity, equity and inclusion.
But as soon as he approached me, he was like a magnet.". } .results_table { And I disagreed with the legislature the way they presented the bill. } Im fighting for their kids, their jobs and their future, and I wont back down.. He is proud that Rinke is the oldest GM dealer in Michigan; it was started by his grandfather in 1916. Rinke and 10 other candidates have formed committees to seek the GOP nomination in August 2022, The Detroit News reports. In the past few weeks, we've seen him endorse state House candidates, continuing to make some unfounded claims that the election was some way stolen from him here in Michigan. } Source. .votebox { On your campaign website, you say, "The 2020 election was rife with administrative problems leading to a tainted election in the eyes of millions." } Jada Pinkett Smith met the late rapper at the Baltimore School for the Arts in Maryland. margin-top: 1px; Rinke will be in charge of the Midwest and add numerous dealerships in Michigan under the Rinke name. I will say that there are significant irregularities that have been exposed in the past election in Michigan. font-weight: bold; "At that time he was Nick Coppola, Nicolas Coppola. .widget-key { " We were in a couple of plays together. padding:7px 8px 8px; Let's face it. Republican candidate for governor Tudor Dixon has worked as a conservative media personality, has experience in public relations and in the steel industry. 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