Real estate developer wins narrow re-election as GOP chair

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DETROIT ? GOP Chairman Bobby Schostak pulled off a narrow re-election in Lansing Saturday, setting the stage for 2014 ? when the governor, attorney general, secretary of state and Legislature are up for grabs.

Republicans have controlled all three branches of state government for more than two years.

Party chairs raise money, recruit candidates and coordinate get-out-the-vote efforts.

During Democrat Mark Brewer?s 18-year tenure, the Republican Party has had six different chairs.

Schostak, a real estate developer who took the helm two years ago, fended off a challenge from conservative attorney Todd Courser of Lapeer, 52 percent to 48 percent.

Supporters credited Schostak for helping Republicans hold onto the state House and Supreme Court in November despite President Barack Obama?s and U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow?s lopsided wins in Michigan. Detractors said the GOP had a lousy year.

Gov. Rick Snyder, who is expected to seek re-election, supported Schostak?s candidacy.

?It?s time for us to stand up and say we?re reinventing Michigan,? the governor told thousands of delegates in the Lansing Center. ?It?s time to sweep the ticket again in 2014.?

Source: http://www.macombdaily.com/article/20130223/NEWS01/130229690/real-estate-developer-wins-narrow-re-election-as-gop-chair

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