Give It a Rest, Fellas.

It certainly goes without saying that if Republicans had controlled both houses of the Michigan legislature, those absurd tax increases would not have passed last October. It also goes without saying that the Democrat Speaker of the House, Andy Dillon, played an instrumental role in getting the tax increases passed, but they still could not have done it without the capitulation of Senate Republicans on the issue.

On top of this, Dillon is up for reelection this November. Therefore, it makes no sense to try to recall him in the November elections. If his actions in this matter are that unpopular, he should be beatable in November. And if he isn't beatable, it is highly unlikely the recall will succeed.

Furthermore, what is gained by it? It won't prevent Dillon's participation in the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins in early October. If Dillon loses his bid for reelection, he'll be out by January, and if he somehow wins his bid for reelection but loses the recall election, he'll have gotten a two month vacation, assuming the legislature is even in session during November and December.

This recall effort serves only to stick a finger in Dillon's eye and won't have any practical impact on legislation or on the makeup of the Michigan House of Representatives. Dillon's up for reelection in two months. If you want him out, vote for his opponent, don't resort to cheap stunts.