WHAT’S UP DOC?
One Republican name that keeps popping up is perennial candidate U.S. Rep. John James, who just won his second stint as congressman for the 10th district, comprising Rochester, Rochester Hills and much of Macomb County. Piquing even more curiosity is James’ recent purchase of a $2.7 million vacation home outside Grand Rapids – not the hottest vacation spot in Michigan. Is he going for governor? A rematch with U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D)? While James is just beginning his second two-year term, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) has his eye on him, including James in leadership retreats, and James was invited to give Johnson’s nominating speech in November. That’s not nothin’. “A lot of people I know are OD’ing on him. He’s a perennial candidate. Take a break and do your job,” said a Republican fundraiser.
