Is Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard taking votes away from Cox in Southeast Michigan?
Bouchard saved hundreds of thousands of campaign dollars for a strong ad push during the last week – the only period during which many voters pay attention. The campaigns believe voters who defect from the Cox camp may migrate to Bouchard. Bouchard has spent most of the campaign calling for tougher immigration laws and saying Michigan needs to become a “right-to-work” state. Those positions appeal to Cox’s conservative base. “With money now at his side and GOP voters likely starting to tune in, watch for Bouchard to make his run away from also-ran status to become a serious contender,” Hotline On Call blogger Dan Roem wrote last week. 3. Is turnout high or low? It’s a political cliché by now, but it’s still relevant. Turnout sways the results. Experts agree high turnout is good for Snyder because he’s openly asking Democrats and independents to cast their ballots for him in the Republican primary. Low turnout probably benefits Hoekstra and Cox. Secretary of State Teri Lynn Land is pred
