Notes from the Michigan Democratic Party convention

Although the buzz hasn’t worn off from November wins, 2010 races are heating up

Voters energized at debate, but not by the candidates

Turnout at Tuesday night’s Detroit mayoral debate showed that public interest is ramping up, but many in the crowd found themselves ‘disappointed’ by the crop of candidates.

Detroit Auto Show: EcoXperience tiptoes through the dying tulips

Here’s Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s EcoXperience track in the basement of COBO Hall. (Click to expand the thumbnail picture.) My initial impression? It smells like rotting vegetation down there. In the picture, though, you can see one of the cool little Jetsons’ cars in the background.

Cobo expansion plan approved by legislature

The House and Senate have passed a plan to expand Detroit’s Cobo Hall, a move they say is needed to ensure that Michigan remains the host of the North American International Auto Show. Cobo Hall is estimated to bring $600 million to Michigan’s economy annually and to support over 16,000 jobs.

Jay-Z tells YouTubers to vote Obama and why that might matter

One thing Barack Obama isn’t lacking is high-profile endorsements. As recently as this weekend, he picked up a big one from the Republican former Secretary of State Colin Powell. But for a campaign like Obama’s, which is putting a lot of eggs in the basket of young voters, perhaps one of his most crucial supporters [...]